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Michael Canavan Obituary

Of North Reading, Aug. 24, 2007 age 42. Loving son of John F. Canavan of North Reading and the late Mildred F. (Mara) Canavan. Loving father of Dylan Canavan, age 11. Brother of Jack Canavan and his wife Stephanie of Beverly; Billy Caan of Bedford; James Canavan and his wife Beth of Scotia, NY; Carol Green of Humble, TX; Nancy Brooks and her husband George of Reading; Judy Hall and her husband Mark and Kathy Sumner, all of North Reading and Tricia Fiore and her husband Jim of Groveland. Also survived by 23 nieces and nephews and 6 great nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St., NORTH READING on Wednesday, August 29, at 9:15 AM followed by a 10:30 Funeral Mass at St. Theresa's Church, 63 Winter St. (Rt 62), NORTH READING. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 4-8PM. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, North Reading. Croswell Funeral Home North Reading (978) 664-3031

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 27, 2007.

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Janice Giler

September 6, 2007

My sympathy to all of the Canavan family, especially Tricia (my childhood friend.) Michael was a great guy and brother. I know you will miss him greatly.

Janice (Martin) Giler

Daryl Arsenault

September 4, 2007

To the Canavan family;
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Michael was a great kid and part of an even greater family.
Much love and sympathy,

Flanders Family

September 4, 2007

Our sincerest sympathy for the great loss of your son.

Milton and Fran Exum

August 30, 2007

Dear John and family,
Milton and I have fond memories of Mike in Little league. He played
with Peter and David. He was a great person. Our prayers are with you all. Your friends, The Exum family

Chuck Barkhouse

August 29, 2007

Please accept our deepest sympathies for the lost of Michael. Your family’s friendship has meant a lot to me throughout my life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Nora DiPanfilo

August 29, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. Deepest Sympathy Nora DiPanfilo (Smith & Nephew)

john spinelli

August 28, 2007

Micheal will be in our thoughts forever.Please accept my sympathy to family and friends.

David Lopilato and Family

August 28, 2007

We are sorry to hear of the loss of Michael. Our hearts and prayers are with you.

Jean Dobson Acciavatti

August 28, 2007

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

Demetri - Family

August 28, 2007

Our deepest sympathies and regrets during this difficult time. Mike will be missed dearly. We are sorry for your lose.

Kevin & Diane Arsenault

August 28, 2007

Our sincerest sympathy for the great loss of your son. May you find peace in your family and the love that you share.

Jeff Lannon

August 28, 2007

Dear Mr. Canavan and Billy and family so sorry to learn or your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Pit

Bill Lannon

August 27, 2007

Mr.Canavan, Jack,
So sorry hear about your loss of Mike, my thoughts and prayers are with you both and the Canavan Family.

Christine Wilson

August 27, 2007

With my deepest sympathy , My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Brian Moore

August 27, 2007

My deepest sympathy to the Canavan family. My prayers our with you. Mike will be missed.

Richard LeGrow

August 27, 2007

Deb and I wish to extend our deepest sympathy to the Canavan family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Mark Baudanza

August 27, 2007

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Kay Mahoney

August 27, 2007

John
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you and your family.

Kim & Michael McAuliffe

August 27, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Canavan Family. We send our love to you at this very sad time. Mike will be missed and never forgotten.

The Shiner Family

August 27, 2007

Our deepest sympathies to all of the Canavan family. Our hearts go out to you during this sad time and in the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jim Twohig

August 27, 2007

My sympathies to the Canavan family -

Sean Mahoney

August 27, 2007

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

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