Keith Cannon, 83, of Wareham died at home, July 5, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Joyce (Gurney) Cannon, his wife of 60 years.

A lifelong resident of Wareham, he was the son of the late Henry and Althea (Keith) Cannon. He was preceded in death by his son, Joseph, and his siblings, Virginia, (Cannon) Holmes and Walter Cannon.

Keith’s strong will helped him overcome his physical disabilities. He loved to play baseball and played for both Wareham High School and the Wareham town team. He was co-captain of his high school team. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman.

Keith worked as an auto mechanic at Savary’s Garage and then went to work at his father’s Gulf station. He retired from Suddard Ford after working there 20 years.

He is survived by his children, Linda Maynard and her husband, Desmond, Donna MacDonald and her husband, John, Cathy L. Cannon, Keith Cannon, Jr., and his wife, Deborah, Glenn Cannon and his wife, Dinah, Jeanne Ashburn and her husband, Jeffery, Jill Machado and her husband, Kenneth, Molly Conner and her husband, Michael; 20 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his brother, Carl, and sister-in-law Lori.

A graveside service will be held at Agawam Cemetery on Monday, July 15, at 10 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Joe Cannon Creative Writing Scholarship Fund, c/o Mayflower Bank, 396 Onset Ave., East Wareham, MA 02538.

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