Donald M. Canfield
January 27, 1937 – January 26, 2025
Longtime East Lake resident, Donald Michael Canfield, 87, of McMillan, died Sunday, January 26, 2025 at U.P. Health Systems-Marquette. Don was born January 27, 1937 in Detroit, son of the late Roy and Margaret (Schwab) Canfield. He was a 1955 graduate of Redford Union High School and a member of the Army National Guard from 1954 to 1960.
Donald began working for the United States Postal Service at a young age and continued for 38 years. He quickly moved up the ranks and was offered the position of Postmaster in Newberry, Michigan. He held that position until retirement in 1993. He was known to have good leadership and integrity on and off the job.
Donald and Marge were happily married for 68 years. The young couple met in high school and has been together ever since. They enjoyed spending time together on pontoon rides around the lake and visiting with their family.
He was president of the Tahquamenon Area Sports Boosters for many years, as his four sons were participating in many different sports. He also was a member of the Tahquamenon Sportsman’s Club for many years, as he was an avid sportsman himself.
In his free time, he enjoyed spending time with his family, volunteering for sporting events, hunting and fishing with his sons and grandchildren at the family camp and making sure everyone was well looked-after. His family will never forget his consideration, determination, or kindness.
Don is preceded in death by his parents & brothers Gary & Lee. He is survived by his wife Margaret (Sahlsten) Canfield; four sons Mike (Connie) Canfield, Mark (Deb) Canfield, Jeff (Kim) Canfield and Chris Canfield; grandkids Dawn, Ashley, Matt, Tyler, Cori, Chase, Cole, Katrina, Kenny, Caitlynn and sixteen great-grandkids.
A memorial service celebrating the life of Don will be held Saturday February 1, 2025 at 1:00 pm at the Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry with Pastor Kyle Kuehl, of Trinity Lutheran Church, officiating.
Memorials may be directed for the Newberry High School Track & Field Restoration in care of Deb Canfield, Athletic Department, 700 Newberry Avenue, Newberry, Michigan 49868 in his loving memory.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beaulieufuneralhome.com. Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the family.