Obituary of John A. Santos

John A Santos Jr., 85 of Canaan, died peacefully on January14, 2010 at Sanfield Rehab & Living Center in Hartland. He was born in Peabody Massachusetts, son of the late John & Laura (Sylvester) Santos. He graduated from Peabody High and attended Wentworth College in Massachusetts. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army from March 1943 - November 1945. He was a carpenter by trade and had his own business in Danvers Massachusetts for many years before retiring and moving to Canaan. He loved hunting, fishing, gardening, dancing, and his family. He was predeceased by two sons, David Santos & infant son Mark Santos. John is survived by his loving wife of 62 years Marion (Blake) Santos; his children, William Santos & wife Judy of Eddington, Ellen Noto of Peabody, MA, Miriam Civitarese & husband Len of Peabody, MA, Joseph Santos & wife Julie of Canaan, Paul Santos & wife Diane of San Diego, California, 11 Grandchildren, one great grandchild. A celebration of his life will take place at 12 noon Saturday February 20, 2010 at the Canaan Fire Dept on Main Street. On-line condolences may be placed at www.directcremationofmaine.com