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First Posted: 1/12/2013

James Allen Canfield, 51, of Factoryville, passed away at his home Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, surrounded by his family.

James is the son of James E. and Gloria Fiske Canfield and was born on Nov. 12, 1961 in Montrose. He married the former Carol Ann Pratt on July 28, 1984. James was employed at S&K Stone of Meshoppen as a truck driver. James enjoyed bowling, fishing, hunting and cutting wood.

In addition to his parents and wife, James is survived by a daughter, Brandy Canfield; sons, Kevin Canfield and wife, Jenny, James Canfield Jr. and wife, Katie; seven grandchildren who were the light of his life; sister, Kathleen Seamans, sister Cynthia Mirra and husband, Tom; brother, Dan Canfield and fiancée, Joanie; sister, Wanda Flemming; brother, Paul Canfield and wife, Maryanne; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, Jan. 19, at 4 p.m. in the South New Milford Baptist Church, Harford Road, New Milford, with the Rev. James Camacho officiating. A visitation will be held at the church from 2 to 4 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Liberty Bank and Trust to the Carol Canfield Memorial Fund in honor of James A. Canfield Sr. The family would like to thank the Hospice of the Sacred Heat, especially Lindsay and Rebecca, for their care of James. For directions or online condolences, visit www.aplitwinfuneralhomes.com.