He was a generous man, who loved horticulture. He is missed, but we celebrate the fact that he contributed so many life-affirming things to this world.

Such a special friend. So sharing and kind. I learned so much from Bill and really enjoyed his articles in the Patriot Ledger. I will always treasure his business card featuring a photo of beautiful white-edged holly leaves on a branch. May he Rest in Peace for all eternity in that big garden in the sky.

I first got to know Bill and Nancy Cannon through their son, David, who was a fourth grade student  of mine at Abington's Woodsdale  School.  What wonderful supportive parents they were.  Addtionally, Bill and Nancy were very active in the town of Abington.  I got to know them even better with our mutual involvement in the Abington Public Library. They gave a hundred percent of themselves to the town.  Their presence was a gift to us all.  Everyone felt blessed to know them.  May they rest in peace and may their children continue to carry on the wonderful Cannon name.
With deepest sympathy,
Elaine Nero

Thinking of all of you in this very difficult time, and praying that you find peace in your memories with him. Hugs.
Love James and Dayana

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Phil Skelly
I’m sorry to hear this news; we were classmates in high school.
Bill was my source of many flower arrangements during these
years; always thoughtful of my requests.May he rest in peace.

I met Bill the “Holly man” through my Sandwich Garden club many years ago, when a few of us went to tour his unbelievable Holly Farm . He beautiful assortment of trees, expert knowledge of them and true love of hollies was very clear. 
He and his lovely wife were so welcoming ! For several years we ordered Holly branches for our December greens workshop making many small mugs for shut ins in Sandwich and our greens workshop,  and we were always impressed with the quality of his selections.
Once I went to get our order and brought 2 mugs, hot chocolate and cookies and was invited in to share them together! They entertained me with their Mr and Mrs Santa stories and talking about their beautiful family! Bill also donated Hollies to our Master Gardener plant sale in May! He was on the Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival tour a few times as well!
What a wonderful couple and amazing man! I hope his holly farm will live on with care forever  in tribute to all his work!
He was a real treasure who will be missed forever ! Condolences to his beautiful family! Pat McDonald
Sandwich Garden Club member
And Master Gardener colleague

Thinking of all of you through this difficult  time and sending love. Love Donna and Andy

Bill will be so missed in Brewster.  I first met him while he was teaching an adult education class on how to grow plants on Cape Cod. He was such a wonderful teacher and became a friend soon after.  My husband and I spent time with he and Nancy in their beautiful garden after The Brewster parades with many friends.  Always a great joke teller and ready to give an Irish toast at a moment's notice. I loved his passion for his holly trees and his beautiful camellia tree.  He shared his knowledge with our garden club frequently.  They are part of the reason we have loved living in Brewster since 2008. He and Nancy will be sorely missed .

Nancy and family,
So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing he was a delight to be around. Many fond memories of Holly Meetings with him.
Dan turner and Sigi Turner

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William W. Cannon

July 29, 1934 – November 10, 2023

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