Robert "Bob"

Preston Canan Sr.

Robert "Bob" Preston Canan Sr., son of the late Marion Canan and Ruth (Barkley) Canan, was born in Chicago, Illinois, on June 16, 1936. He departed this life at his residence in Ellington, Missouri, on November 2, 2023, at the age of 87.

Bob was a Veteran of the United States Army and National Guard. He was a Computer Operator at Kroger, Computer Research and Kraft Foods for many years and ended his career at Stickney Township providing service to the Burbank community.  He also served as Election judge for many years. Bob was of the Catholic faith. He was a former member of Knights of Columbus and former Mayor of Ellington, Missouri. He served as a Board Member and Coach in the Burbank National Little League for many years.  He was the Coach of the 1978 Senior League National Champions and World Series Runner up. Bob enjoyed watching football and spending time with his family and friends.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Robert P. Canan Jr., two sisters, Joan (Ron) Gelatka and June Wang, and one brother, Jack (Linda) Canan.

Bob is survived by his companion of 23 years, Carolyn Fitzgerald, one daughter, Robyn (Jim) Twohill, two sons, Kenneth Canan and Richard (Neda) Canan, two grandchildren, Brooke (Chris) Thayer and Brett Twohill, two sisters, Shirley (Ron) Shieu and Eileen Skees, former spouse, Dorothy Canan, many nieces and nephews. He was a father figure to Bobby Waddell and Donnie Fitzgerald and a grandfather figure to Dee, Hannah, Jillian, Mountain, Wendy, Willow, Nadine, Brianna, Robert, Jimmy, Emily, Paige, Hattie, Jessie, Zayden, Addison and Livia. Bob will be deeply missed by his family and friends who will mourn his passing.

There will be a Graveside Service held at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, Illinois, on Thursday, November 9th at 2:30PM

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri