Richard G. Canavan, 87, of Angell Road, died Friday at Fatima Hospital. He was the husband of the late Charlotte M. (Dolan) Canavan.
Born in Cranston, the son of the late Ambrose & Agnes (Murray) Canavan. He had been a resident of Lincoln since 1958.
He retired from sales department of New England Telephone. He was a WWII Naval Officer, and a graduate of LaSalle Academy and Holy Cross.
He is survived by four sons Robert J. Canavan, of Cranston, Richard G. Canavan, Jr. and James H. Canavan, all of Lincoln, John J. Canavan of Providence, three daughters Lillian A. Anderson of Louisville, CO, Ann M. Canavan of N. Kingstown, Mary R. Canavan of Park City, Utah, four grandchildren, two sisters Barbara Curran of Norwood, MA, and Regina Canavan of Cranston. He was the brother of the late Mary Marchand.
His funeral will be held Tuesday at 9am from the ANDERSON-WINFIELD Funeral Home, Route 44 at Greenville Common, Greenville, RIMass of Christian Burial at 10am in St. Jude Church, 301 Front Street, Lincoln. Visitation Monday 4-7pm. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Blvd, Suite 3004, Warwick, RI 02886. If you need a ride to visitation or the funeral please call Anderson-Winfield Chauffeured Services at 401949 5557