Dennis Michael Kanary

Dennis Michael Kanary, 72, of Oak Harbor, Ohio, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022, at his residence after a brief illness. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on March 28, 1950, the son of John Paul and June (Flynn) Kanary. He was raised in Maumee, Ohio and graduated from Maumee High School. He married Regina (Collier) in Reno, Nevada on May 4, 2002. Dennis worked for Pilkington/LOF at the company manufacturing facilities in Rossford, Ohio and Lathrop, California, for 42 years, retiring in 2010.

Dennis loved his family, and always kept in contact with his brother, cousins, and extended family, sharing their life’s activities. He had a great sense of humor and was known for his quick wit and awful puns. Dennis shared a special relationship with his grandson, Jaxon. Since Jaxon was small, they enjoyed watching TV and playing kickball together. Dennis was an avid sports fan who had an innate ability to remember names, dates, and stats of many different sports. His love for football always started with the Cleveland Browns and U of M Football teams, he never missed watching their games. Dennis also was a classic car enthusiast who knew about each model and their history. Dennis enjoyed being out and about and could be found many days visiting in the “old Folks Corner” at Kozy Corners. He was a Squire of Ireland, owning a small square of land in a place he always wanted to visit!

Dennis is survived by his loving wife, Regina, daughter, Ryen (Adam Bahnsen) Kanary, grandson, Jaxon Kanary, brother, Lawrence (Elisa) Kanary, mother-in-law, Ruby Brown, and brother-in-law, Michael Brown. He was preceded in death by his parents and son, John Paul “Jack” Kanary II.

Visitation for Dennis will be from 1:00-4:00 PM, Friday, October 7, 2022, at the Robinson-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory, 165 E. Water Street, Oak Harbor, Ohio, with an informal Farewell Blessing at 4:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the family and online condolences may be shared at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.