Passed away suddenly on Monday, January 24, 2011 at the age of 58. James was an employee of the Livonia Kroger warehouse until his recent retirement. James will be dearly missed by his wife Catherine,his family and friends. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 27, from 2 until 8 pm. Service will be on Friday, January 28, at 11 am at the funeral home, with the Rev. Dr. Steven B. Schafer from Mt. Hope Congregational Church presiding. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association. Please share a memory with the Canavan family.