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Bradley Canen Obituary

Bradley Dean Canen Laingsburg Age 50, died September 13, 2009 in Lansing, MI; born August 11, 1959 in Elkhart, Indiana to Robert Dean and Betty Jo (Davis) Canen. He retired from General Motors after 30 years of service, was a member of the Knights of Columbus and an avid lover of sports which also included watching his daughter play sports. Preceded in death by his father and brother, Terry. Surviving are his wife, Susan M. (Wood) Canen; daughter, Lisa Canen; son, Damien Canen; mother, Betty Canen; brother, Steve (Joanne) Canen; sister, Brenda White (Paul Anderson); mother-in-law, Mary E. Wood; sisters-in-law Eileen (Stephen) Knape and Katherine Wood; brothers-in-law, James (Julie) Wood, John Wood; several aunts and uncles; many nieces and nephews; and many loyal friends. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 18, 2009, at St. Isidore Catholic Church, 310 N. Crum, Laingsburg, MI with Father Duaine Pamment officiating. The Rite of Committal will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Lansing. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. and Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 1730 E. Grand River Avenue, East Lansing, MI, where the Rosary will be prayed Thursday at 7 p.m. Those desiring may make contributions to the Knights of Columbus at St. Isidore Catholic Church or the Laingsburg High School Athletic Department, 8008 Woodbury Rd., Laingsburg, MI 48848-8817. Condolences to the family may be made at www.gorslineruncimanfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Sep. 16, 2009.

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Frank & Sue Johnston

September 17, 2009

Sue, Lisa $ Damien,
So sorry to hear abour Brad's death-
such a shock!! Remember the Good Times!
The good memories will help see you through the hard times. Call if you need anything!!

Helen & Bob Manthei

September 17, 2009

To Sue, Betty, Steve and Joanne and all the Canen Family we are sorry to hear about Your loss.We are thinking about your family at this sad time
and may God Bless You All.
Helen and Bob Mnathei Family.

Joe Donahue

September 17, 2009

Dear Sue and family:
So sad to hear the news. I will always remeber our double-dates in high school when you and Brad first met so many moons ago. He was the most down to earth, easy going friend you could ask for. It was my honor to watch him fall head over heels for you, Sue, and it warms my heart that it lasted 30 years. Thoughts and prayers.

Sandi Canen

September 17, 2009

To Sue, Lisa, Damien, Aunt Betty, Brenda and Paul, Steve and Joanne,
We were so sorry to hear about Brad.
Please know that we are thinking about you at this time.

Sandi and family

Karen and Paul Mallon

September 16, 2009

Dear Sue and kids, our thoughts are prayers are with you. I think of Brad and the care and love he showed others.. especially those in need. He made a lasting impression on me the 1st time I met him (The Giving Tree several years ago). Now that he is in good hands, may those same hands help you through this sorrowful time. God Bless you all. The Mallons

Denise Curl (Dawdy)

September 16, 2009

To the Canen Family - I have not seen Brad, Sue, or Lisa since Bob Canen's vistation, but I will always remember Brad being there to help out his family and friends, in good times and bad. This is the kind of man Brad was. He always had a smile on his face. To me he will always be Brenda and Steve's little brother. I am so very sorry for your loss. Please accept my apologies for not being able to attend Brad's services. We are all better people for having spent time with him.

jim Thompson

September 16, 2009

Brad Canen was one of the most genuine men I ever knew,he was honest and you always understood where he stood.Even though I never met his wife or children, I felt I knew them because he talked of them often and it showed how proud of them he was.Brad always seemed upbeat and positive...he was a good worker,Spartan fan, and a great friend...HE WILL BE MISSED!

Maria Merrill

September 16, 2009

To The Canen Family, I am so sorry for your loss! He was a great man that always had a smile on his face!

My Thoughts and Prayers are with you all!

Mike Domagalski

September 16, 2009

Dear Sue, Lisa & Damien,

I will always remember Brad's (your Dad's) passion for softball. It was a pleasure coaching with him....I learned a lot.

May God give you all peace during this difficult time!

Love, Mike, Celina & Colin

September 16, 2009

Over the past 28 years Rod and I have spent a great deal of time with Brad and Sue. We have camped, skied, snowmobiled, canoed, fished, traveled and celebrated many, many events together. I will never forget Brad trying to teach me how to downhill ski. He didn't mess around with the bunny hill, but took me straight to the top of the mountain where I quickly learned that getting off the ski lift was a chore in itself. After a couple of attempts to show me the basics of downhill skiing Brad decided to try a different approach. He skied backwards down the slope while holding the tips of my skis so he could guide me through the motion. By the end of the day I was skiing on my own while Rod, Brad and Sue took on the more difficult slopes. Brad teaching me how to ski is just one of many fond memories! - Cathy Murray

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