How should I address a Canon (vicar not the printer!!)

[Enid]

I need to reply to an email from a Canon Eric Woods.

Do I say Dear Canon Eric Woods, or Eric Woods or Mr Woods - arrgh - any etiquette savvy netters out there?

[WigWamBam]

This is what Debretts says:

CORRESPONDENCE: On the envelope, "The Rev Canon [John Smith]". Commencement, "Dear Canon", or "Dear Canon [Smith]". On retirement from office he reverts to the style of other clergy unless he has been appointed a Canon Emeritus.
PERSONAL ADDRESS: "Canon".

[Enid]

oh fab.

So it should be "Dear Canon Woods," you think?

[WigWamBam]

I'd say so, yes.

[Twiglett]

Dear Canon

I am writing to express my admiration at your constant ability to print within the lines

Yours sincerely

Twiglett

[Enid]

No Dear Canon Woods if you please Twig

[Twiglett]

I feel I am on quite personal terms with my printer thank you very much Enid

especially after some of the photos I've had it printing fnarr fnarr

[Enid]

Thank you very much WWB