Brian was a member of Engineers Ireland and the Institution of Civil Engineers for over 50 years.
He is survived by his sons Colin Canavan and daughter-in-law Laura McClure-Canavan; sisters Angela Cormican, Una Carey, Philomena Curren, Ethra Shryan; brother, Peadar Canavan; and 1 grandchild, Tyler McClure. He was preceded in death by his wife Ann Canavan, his parents, sister Clare Byrne, and brother Dermot Canavan.
Mass will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 13720 W. Thomas Rd in Avondale, AZ. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Avondale, AZ.
