Robert L., Sr. Canfield's Obituary
Mr. Robert L. Canfield, Sr., age 73, passed away early Tuesday morning, January 5, 2010 in Muskegon. He was born April 17, 1936 to Leo and Fern (Denno) Canfield in Grayling, MI, and lived all of his adult life in the Muskegon area. He worked at C.W.C. for 32 years before retiring, and was a U.S. Navy veteran. SURVIVORS include 5 children, Bryan (Joy) Proctor of Muskegon, Jim (Cindy) Canfield of Indiana, Alyce (Todd) Arnouts of Twin Lake, Shawn Canfield of Twin Lake, Robert (Jennifer) Canfield , Jr. of Holton; 16 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; his former wife, Marian Colligan; 3 sisters, Evelyn Brauer, Pat Harris, and Yvonne Calwell. He was preceded in death by his parents; his twin-sister, Marie; and his sister Eleanore McGinnus. SERVICES will be 1:00 PM Saturday at
The Sytsema Chapel
Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc.
737 Apple Ave.
(231) 726-5210
with the Rev. Fr. Michael Olson officiating. Burial will take place at Egelston Township Cemetery. VISITATION at the funeral home will be from 2-4 & 6-8 PM Friday. You may sign the family’s on-line guest book at www.sytsemafh.com
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