Monique Annzenette Cann

Monique Annzenette Cann, age 48, was born in Chestertown, MD on January 19, 1964. She departed this life on Monday August 27, 2012 in Mount Laurel, NJ after a long courageous battle with chronic illness. She lived with her son, Donnell, and life partner, Don, in Mount Laurel, NJ. She was the daughter of William Timothy Cann and Jacqueline Myra Cann. Monique attended Kent County Public School and was academically gifted at a very early age. She was an exceptional student and an active participant in student government and numerous clubs and committees. She played "Bloody Mary" in the play South Pacific at Kent County High School. Monique was employed as an information systems analyst after graduating with a Bachelor's of Science in Information Systems Analysis from the University of Maryland Baltimore County in 1987. She was a devoted mother and loved her son. He was the most important person in her life. She was close to her family and loved all the good times spent with them. She loved music of all genres and went to many concerts. She had an excellent voice and loved to sing, which she did often driving around in the car. She was a dedicated employee and loved her job. She will be missed by all the folks at Larchmont Imaging. She was a courageous woman who fought her illness and never complained. She was more concerned about how everyone else was doing and wanted to be sure everyone was okay. It was very important to her that she be kept involved with our lives even though she could not be there. She was well liked by all who knew her and sought her advice and friendship. She was an extraordinary woman and will be deeply missed. Monique is preceded in death by her father William Timothy Cann. Monique is survived by her mother, Jacqueline Myra Cann of Chestertown, MD; son, Donnell Barry Johnson, Jr. of Mount Laurel, NJ; devoted life partner, Don Massa of Mount Laurel, NJ; sister, Veronica Susan Cann of Chestertown, MD; brother, Jarrod Timothy Cann of Hartly, DE, sister-in-law, Kiijuana Cann of Hartly, DE and 3 children; aunts Ardeth Susan Cann of Severn, MD, Sharon Cann of Baltimore, MD, and Joyce Bantum of New Castle, DE; godmother, Hermione Bantum of Georgetown, MD; cousin Dorothy Bantum of Georgetown, MD and a host of relatives and friends.

Monique Annzenette Cann

January 19, 1964 - August 27, 2012