Donald C. Canfield

DONALD C. CANFIELD
HARFORD MILLS, NY - Donald C. Canfield, age 62, of 66 NYS Rt. 38, Harford Mills, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 10th, 2007, at his home. Don was born March 30, 1945 in Johnson City, NY, a son of Claude F. Canfield of Richford and the late Lucia Hoaglin Canfield. He was graduated with honors from Marathon Central School in 1963 and on March 29th, 1964 was married to the former Donna Gail Allen. Don and Donna were life residents of Harford Mills. He was in the building construction business with his father, Claude, as Canfield Builders and later on his own as Canfield Construction. Later, Don was employed at George Junior Republic and Cortland Line Co. He was a former member of the Harford Volunteer Fire Co. and the Harford Town Board. He started the Memory Machines Car Club and was a proud owner of several antique and classic cars. He was an avid sportsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. His life revolved around his family and most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Donna at home; his son, DeForest C. (Linda) Canfield of Oxford, NY; and his daughter, Dedrea G. (Christian) Scalza of Cortland; grandchildren, Delray and Dadeon Canfield, Marissa and Carina Scalza; his father, Claude F. Canfield of Richford; his brother, Glenn F. (Bonnie) Canfield of Richford; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. At Don's request, services will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Friends and family who wish to remember Don are asked to consider a memorial in his name for a Marathon High School Scholarship, c/o The First National Bank of Dryden, P.O. Box 25, Dryden, NY 13053-0025. www.perkinsfuneralhome.com