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Ernest J. "Ernie" Cavanagh
December 23, 2016

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Ernest J. “Ernie” Cavanagh age 92 of Bridgewater, formerly of Canton passed away December 23rd surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Prince Edward Island, Canada he has lived in Bridgewater for the last 25 years and previously lived in Canton. He was the owner and operator of Ernie’s Auto Repair which was in Dorchester for many years before moving to Canton in 1985. Ernie was an avid card player, golfer and Bruins fan and in his spare time he enjoyed restoring antique cars. He life member of the Knights of Columbus and a devout Catholic and a faithful communicant of St. Gerard Majella Church in Canton. Beloved husband of 65 years to Jeanne T. (MacDonald). Father of Lynne Weitz (Gary Hutchinson) of Dennis, James “Jay” Cavanagh, Jr. (Barbara “Barbie”) of Canton, Lois Gorman (Chris) of Wrentham, Mark Cavanagh (Lynda) of Clearwater, FL and Maureen Cavanagh (Tim Cutter) of Canton. Brother of Stella Sobey of P.E.I., Leona Adams and Roma Naylor both of Ontario and the late Mae Sherry, Rita Murphy and Mary Currie. Grandfather of Jerry and Jonathan Weitz, Amanda and James Cavanagh, Rich, Delia, and Kelly Gorman and Ernie Cavanagh. Also survived by 3 great grandchildren. Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. Canton Wednesday 4-8 pm. Funeral mass at St. Gerard Majella Church Canton Thursday morning at 10. Burial Canton Corner Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Doolittle Home 16 Bird St. Foxboro, MA 02085.

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Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home
455 Washington St.
Canton, MA 02021
781-828-0811