(08/06/12) Cumberland – Robert J. Canavan, 80, died Monday, July 30, 2012 at Trinity Health Center, Woonsocket surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Sarah E. “Sally” (Anter) Canavan. Mr. and Mrs. Canavan were married for 54 years.
Born in Lincoln, a son of the late Joseph and Edith (Matley) Canavan, he had lived in Cumberland for the past 50 years.
Mr. Canavan was an electrical designer for Metcalf & Eddy Engineers of Boston and Wakefield, MA for 40 years before retiring in 1998.
He was a member of Christ Church, Lincoln. He was a Korean War Army veteran.
Besides his wife, he leaves his loving children, Joseph Canavan and his wife, Linda, Michael Canavan and his wife, Rachel, The Rev. Mary Canavan, Robert Canavan II and his wife, Susan and John Canavan and his wife, Nancy; one sister, Winifred Butler of Lincoln; and eleven grandchildren.
His funeral and burial were private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mr. Canavan’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, 245 Waterman Street, Suite 306, Providence, RI 02906 would be appreciated. For Guest Book, please visit www.bellowsfalso.com. Arrangements by BELLOWS-FALSO FUNERAL CHAPEL, 160 River Road, Lincoln.
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