George W. Canvin, Jr.
Family & friends are invited to attend a Memorial Funeral Mass for George W. Canvin, Jr. at the Immaculate Conception Church, (Corner 
of Beach St. & Winthrop Ave.) REVERE on Thursday, March 30th at 11:00 a.m. Family & friends are asked to report directly to the Church. His funeral mass will be followed with interment of both his cremains and those of his wife, Janice in the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, Ma. Mr. Canvin died on Tuesday, March 21st at the Merrimack Valley Hospice House of Haverhill following a brief illness. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted.
Born in Boston, he was the son of the late George W. Canvin, Sr. & Dorothea (Fisher) Canvin-O’Callaghan. He was a graduate of Revere High School, Class of 1951 & entered the U.S. Navy, during the Korean Conflict on August 1, 1951 & served as a Seaman until May 12,1955. He had a long career with Great Northern Manufacturing Co. of Revere & Chelsea for over forty years before retiring in 1993. He served the company as Plant Manager, a position he earned by his unusual and often talked about work ethic. There was no other employee, more honest or dedicated, as was George; glowing remarks often heard from the entire Gesamondo family, who owned & founded the company. In 1995, he would move to Haverhill, with his wife, Janice & their children. Janice C. (Belliveau) Canvin died on February 27, 2001. She & George courted from their early teen years and would spend over 40 years together until her death.
He is the cherished father of Cheryl P. Cormier of Peabody & Robert G. Canvin of Haverhill & his wife, Elissa Turner of Manchester, NH. He is the devoted Grandfather of Kevin B. & Elizabeth A. Canvin, both of Haverhill & Kenneth E. Cormier of Peabody. Also lovingly survived by several cousins in the Revere area.
The Cary Residence Inn team sends our condolences and prayers for you and your family for your loss. We hope you find comfort in the many memories you have with such a special man. God Bless.
My sincerely sympathies to you, Kenny and family. It was an honor to know your dad and I enjoyed his company at your gatherings. I’m glad Ben got to know him. My thoughts are with you.
Cheryl I’m so sorry for your loss ,Donna and I send our thoughts, and prayers to you ,and your family..we are deeply sadden by the news of your dad Take care we all miss you Leslie Tibbetts and Donna Alessendrini
To Cheryl and your family from the Courtyard Raleigh Midtown. What a wonderful man your dad was and know he will be greatly missed. Praying for comfort and peace that only our Lord can provide.
Cheryl, my heart is with you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss. Sending love, strength and prayers your way. Much Love, Mary
My deepest sympathy to you Cheryl and Kenny and the rest of your
family on the loss of your beloved father. I know how much he meant
to you and what a devoted daughter you were to him. May your
special memories of him be a comfort to you in the days ahead.
Love and prayers, Pat Johnson
My heart goes out to you…I unfortunately will be away this week..will see you soon. xoxo
The heartfelt thoughts and prayers from the Courtyard by Marriott team in Greensboro, NC are sent to Cheryl and her family. George’s work ethic hasn’t fallen far from the apple tree! May George rest in the peace of Jesus this day, and may the sorrow of his family and friends be comforted by our Heavenly Father.
So sorry! He will be missed. Loved him and your mom. I will cherish his memories and the times we had in eastie.
Cheryl my thoughts are with you and your family.
Betty Sullivan