We have lost Paul Canney

[Starry Eyes]

Paul’s wife contacted me and asked that I let everyone know Paul passed last Saturday .. prayers and condolences to all family and friends .

[Paul B. Canney]

I apologize for using my father's account. My name is Jason, his son. He and I used to build engines, cars, and also models when I was much younger. I am helping my mother handle estate issues and my father has a rather large collection of unboxed models. I haven't gone through everything yet but its in the 2-400 range. If anyone would be interested in purchasing the lot or a significant portion please contact me directly. [e-mail]

[stevehammann]

My condolences To you and your Mother Jason. Paul was a true friend to all here at the Corner. Paul will be greatly missed. Sad day.

[rodsnracin]

Man, that sucks. Never met the man but he kept this place on an even keel. Sorry for your loss, Jason, he'll be missed for sure.

[Tim Nolan]

So very sad to hear of Paul's passing. We go way back here and on the old Rally site. He was a truly great builder and a hell of a nice guy. Our condolences to Pauls family.

[Deleted]

Rest In Peace my friend 🥲 we should dedicate this forum to Paul and call it Canney’s corner. He was a big part of this message board. He’s been here since the beginning. 

[Starry Eyes]

Aug 16, 2022 19:24:33 GMT -6 @chevysrule said:

Rest In Peace my friend 🥲 we should dedicate this forum to Paul and call it Canney’s corner. He was a big part of this message board. He’s been here since the beginning. 

Paul goes back to the LISTBOT when we had “invite only” members on the original Coffin Corner (before the Coffin Corner II) , also instrumental in the Straightline Modelers , and a couple 8th scale forums .. Paul was definitely NOT. A stranger to the modeling community .. gone too soon but never forgotten .

Starryeyes

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Aug 16, 2022 20:11:11 GMT -6 Starry Eyes said:

Aug 16, 2022 19:24:33 GMT -6 @chevysrule said:

Rest In Peace my friend 🥲 we should dedicate this forum to Paul and call it Canney’s corner. He was a big part of this message board. He’s been here since the beginning. 

Paul goes back to the LISTBOT when we had “invite only” members on the original Coffin Corner (before the Coffin Corner II) , also instrumental in the Straightline Modelers , and a couple 8th scale forums .. Paul was definitely NOT. A stranger to the modeling community .. gone too soon but never forgotten .

Starryeyes

Yep, I've known Paul since 2002 and was part of his big scale forums as well. i remember the old coffin corner before it changed to this one back in 2006. He was a big part of making the contests on here a success over the years as well.

[bugaboo]

Today the klowns are crying... Rest in peace brother

[TooOld]

Damn . Just terrible news to hear . We've all lost a great friend and he will be greatly missed .
My condolences to Paul's family .

[donculley]

this is awful news . My condolences to Paul's family . While I never met him , I felt like he was a friend , and was always willing to help someone out, or give advice . He really was a huge reason this site has been going strong all these years.

[davevan1]

VERY SAD NEWS. I thought he had made it past the issues. His passing will leave a big hole in this forum and in all of us. RIP Sir

[bigredwolf]

Rest in Peace Sir.

[chromecop]

RIP mr Canney!

[stilljustharley]

I've known Paul for over 20 years and always respected (if not necessrily agreed with!) his opinions on everything in scale - a great shame and a great loss.

[rapidtransit]

So sad RIP Paul .

[Rallymaster]

Aug 16, 2022 17:54:53 GMT -6 Paul B. Canney said:

I apologize for using my father's account. My name is Jason, his son. He and I used to build engines, cars, and also models when I was much younger. I am helping my mother handle estate issues and my father has a rather large collection of unboxed models. I haven't gone through everything yet but its in the 2-400 range. If anyone would be interested in purchasing the lot or a significant portion please contact me directly. [e-mail]

Jason, I'm Dave, this site's founder.  Your dad took over this site for me administratively quite a few years ago when my full-time travel with my company consumed all of my time. (I just retired June 1 of this year.)

I'm shocked and very sad about this news.  Your dad helped me and was a guidepost to all here, managing this site for me (and all of us).  While yes, these are "toys", they are much more to us than that and I must address and process this loss immediately, both emotionally and logistically.

I will contact you directly as Paul has all of my source files and has been adding to the "Guest Gallery" for many years now.  I need to get them all back to keep this thing going.

Just terrible news.  Too damned young and productive.  He will be missed.

--Dave Rasmussen, Rallymaster.

[showrodjohn]

Wow I am in shock. Paul was a great guy. He sent me stuff free of charge to Australia and I was so greatful for that.
We will all miss him and another great person taken from us.
R.I.P. Paul

[Paul B. Canney]

Aug 18, 2022 4:11:26 GMT -6 Rallymaster said:

Aug 16, 2022 17:54:53 GMT -6 Paul B. Canney said:

I apologize for using my father's account. My name is Jason, his son. He and I used to build engines, cars, and also models when I was much younger. I am helping my mother handle estate issues and my father has a rather large collection of unboxed models. I haven't gone through everything yet but its in the 2-400 range. If anyone would be interested in purchasing the lot or a significant portion please contact me directly. [e-mail]

Jason, I'm Dave, this site's founder.  Your dad took over this site for me administratively quite a few years ago when my full-time travel with my company consumed all of my time. (I just retired June 1 of this year.)

I'm shocked and very sad about this news.  Your dad helped me and was a guidepost to all here, managing this site for me (and all of us).  While yes, these are "toys", they are much more to us than that and I must address and process this loss immediately, both emotionally and logistically.

I will contact you directly as Paul has all of my source files and has been adding to the "Guest Gallery" for many years now.  I need to get them all back to keep this thing going.

Just terrible news.  Too damned young and productive.  He will be missed.

--Dave Rasmussen, Rallymaster.

Hi Dave,

Sure, let me know how I can help.  If you give me some keywords to search for I will search through his computers for the code.  I am a software engineer by trade,, a field my dad helped me get into decades ago.  That part should be easy to solve and get back to you. 

If you can also give me some guidance on how to find a new and loving home for his collection of built and unboxed I would appreciate it as well.  I am sitting here crying seeing the community he was a major part of.  His collection is massive but I honestly don't know where to go next.  Its not simply about money, but honoring his legacy with something he was passionate about.  Although getting my mom something would help my dad take care of her one last time.

Please send me an email at [e-mail] and I am happy to connect via phone, zoom, etc to help get you the code.  fyi I am leaving Ohio tomorrow evening but will be back in September/October.  If I can find the files before tomorrow night I can put them on a thumb drive and send them when I get back to Colorado.  

Best,
Jason

[davevan1]

Jason,
First sorry for you loss.
It may help if you tell us what state your Dad's collection is in/ Location may help target someone. I know a few people that buy collections but travel can be a make or brake.
I hope someone here can help you.

[DVS]

I'm so sorry to hear of Paul's passing. My prayers and condolences to his family and friends. Rest in Peace Paul you will be missed.

[flounder]

I am deeply saddened by Paul's sudden departure. I looked like he was going to pull through. As a member of this group of modelers, I saw Paul as both a leader and the ghost in the machine. He will be so very missed.

Thank you, Paul, for all you did to make this place welcoming and fun.

Flounder.

[Paul B. Canney]

Aug 18, 2022 17:31:03 GMT -6 davevan1 said:

Jason,
First sorry for you loss.
It may help if you tell us what state your Dad's collection is in/ Location may help target someone. I know a few people that buy collections but travel can be a make or brake.
I hope someone here can help you.

Hi Dave, The collection is in Ohio near Cleveland. There are a few hundred+ unbuilt and over a hundred built. I think a number of the built are on this site and the CanneyGarage site.

Jason

[patw]

My deepest condolences from across the pond, he was a great inspiration to us all!

[badroadahead]

My deepest condolences to Pauls family. He will be greatly missed here. I always liked his wit. Paul was part of the foundation here on CC2.

Dave

[modelcarfan]

We are speechless and felt the pain. Our condolences to your family. You all are in our prayers.

[kabdriver]

This is terrible news - so sorry for your family’s loss Jason.

RIP Paul

[farmboy]

My sincere regrets and condolences.

[howardcohen]

So sorry to hear of Paul's passing. I met him several years ago at the Toledo NNL in Maumee, Ohio and he was thoroughly enjoying himself as he loved his models and cars. My condolences to his family.

[ShowRodFreak Don V.]

My deepest condolences to Mr Paul Canney and the family. He kept this site straight no Bull. This is kinda over whelming as my heart is racing. WOW !!!

I am lost for words.......... You will be missed my friend.

I have not posted in over ten years but lurking once a month. I do miss you guys. keep building.

Later Clowns