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JamesG · 11-24-2015, 05:51 PM

David Canary Dies at 77
by Kendra Baker
November 24, 2015

Emmy Award-winning actor and Wilton resident David Hoyt Canary died of natural causes at the age of 77 on Nov. 16 at The Greens at Cannondale.

He was as well known here for his generosity to the community as for his acting career.

Canary and his wife, Maureen, raised two children, Christopher and Kathryn, in Wilton and became very involved in the community after realizing “how much local organizations could benefit from their talents,” and participated in many fund-raisers involving music and acting, according to a March 2005 Wilton Bulletin article.

That year, the couple were named Distinguished Citizens of the Year by the Wilton YMCA.

Canary starred in soap operas like "All My Children" and "One Life to Live", and was well known for his role as the ranch foreman Candy Canaday on "Bonanza", which he played from 1967 to 1970 and 1972 to 1973.

He also made guest appearances on two of the longest running prime time dramas in U.S. television history, "Gunsmoke" and "Law & Order".

Canary is survived by his wife; his son Christopher and his wife, Amy, of Philadelphia; his daughter Kathryn and her fiancé, John Rotheimer, of New York City; his grandson, Donovan Canary, of Philadelphia; and his brother John and wife Paula of New York City.

Funeral services will be privately held for immediate family at Bouton Funeral Home in Georgetown, and a memorial tribute is being planned, with a date to be determined.

Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, ALZ.org.

Full Article Here:

http://www.wiltonbulletin.com/58921/...ry-dies-at-77/

Marvo301 · 11-24-2015, 06:34 PM

David Canary

Zoneboy · 11-24-2015, 06:45 PM

I give up.

David

Mr. Television · 11-24-2015, 08:21 PM

R.I.P. David.

gidgetgrape · 11-25-2015, 01:51 AM

I loved him on "Bonanza." I'm very sad.

Dr. Jazz · 11-26-2015, 04:32 AM

A great actor and a true legend in the soap world

80sTrivia · 12-06-2015, 07:56 AM

So sad to hear of David's passing. He was such a powerhouse performer with his roles as Adam and Stuart. He will be missed... ��

Schmoopie · 12-08-2015, 03:53 AM

Sad... he was such a great actor. I loved him as Stewart and Adam. It takes real talent to be able to pull off a dual role.

11-24-2015, 05:51 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,005	"All My Children" Star David Canary Dies at 77 David Canary Dies at 77 by Kendra Baker November 24, 2015 Emmy Award-winning actor and Wilton resident David Hoyt Canary died of natural causes at the age of 77 on Nov. 16 at The Greens at Cannondale. He was as well known here for his generosity to the community as for his acting career. Canary and his wife, Maureen, raised two children, Christopher and Kathryn, in Wilton and became very involved in the community after realizing “how much local organizations could benefit from their talents,” and participated in many fund-raisers involving music and acting, according to a March 2005 Wilton Bulletin article. That year, the couple were named Distinguished Citizens of the Year by the Wilton YMCA. Canary starred in soap operas like "All My Children" and "One Life to Live", and was well known for his role as the ranch foreman Candy Canaday on "Bonanza", which he played from 1967 to 1970 and 1972 to 1973. He also made guest appearances on two of the longest running prime time dramas in U.S. television history, "Gunsmoke" and "Law & Order". Canary is survived by his wife; his son Christopher and his wife, Amy, of Philadelphia; his daughter Kathryn and her fiancé, John Rotheimer, of New York City; his grandson, Donovan Canary, of Philadelphia; and his brother John and wife Paula of New York City. Funeral services will be privately held for immediate family at Bouton Funeral Home in Georgetown, and a memorial tribute is being planned, with a date to be determined. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, ALZ.org. Full Article Here: http://www.wiltonbulletin.com/58921/...ry-dies-at-77/ Attached Images

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12-06-2015, 07:56 AM	#7
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11-25-2015, 01:51 AM	#5
gidgetgrape Forever Gidget Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 20, 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 3,503	I loved him on "Bonanza." I'm very sad.

11-26-2015, 04:32 AM	#6
Dr. Jazz The Evil Empire. . . . Forum Star Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Posts: 11,077	A great actor and a true legend in the soap world

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