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Vale Mr John Cannon (Armidale) - Funeral Details

Armidale Jockey Club is saddened to hear the passing of Mr John Cannon.

The late Mr John Cannon. Image courtesy Armidale Express 

John was the long-standing Chairman of Armidale Jockey Club and in his many years in the role, progressed the Club into a strong regional racing facility.

He held a number of executive roles on the Hunter & North West Racing Association as well as on the Armidale Racecourse and Recreation Trust and was honoured as a Life Member of Armidale Jockey Club.

"John contributed so much to the broader community by making the Armidale Autumn Festival one of the city’s biggest annual events which is still running to this day," said Armidale Jockey Club's Secretary/Manager, Jim Dedes.

"John was also a successful businessman having the Ford Dealership, then known as Cannon Ford, which was one of the biggest Country Ford dealerships in Australia and more recently ran Cannons Used Cars, right up to his passing.

"John was 84 years old and will be sadly missed."

NOTE: A funeral service for Mr Cannon will be held from 2pm on Friday, 15th July 2022 at Armidale Jockey Club.

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