Carlo Canales-Cancel

1925 – 2013 

Hadley, Carlos Canales-Cancel, 88, of Hadley died peacefully April 13, 2013 at the Fisher home, Amherst, after suffering from a long illness. It was his wish to return to his daughters’ home, but went to his real home in heaven before that could happen.

He was the third of twelve brothers and was the son of the late Carmelo Canales and Felicita Cancel. He is survived by his son, Celestino Canales and his daughter, Rev. Maria M. Pagan, Pastor of the First Hispanic Church A/G of Amherst.

Carlos helped raise 22 children, grandsons and great-grandsons alike. Born in Puerto Rico, he worked as commercial farmer and in construction. He moved to Amherst in 1990 and lived on Kellogg Ave. for more than 18 years. During that time he devoted himself to collecting cans and bottles from the streets of Amherst.

Carlos had a passion for wrestling, music and dancing. He was social with everyone he met, Policemen, Firemen and anyone on the street. He was a member of The First Hispanic Church of Amherst, where he was always helpful in setting up for worship.

Funeral Services will be Friday April 19, 2013 at 10:00 AM at The Douglass Funeral Service, Amherst, with burial following in South Amherst Cemetery near his son Ismael Martinez. Calling hours will be Thursday April 18, from 6 – 8 PM at The Douglass Funeral Service, Amherst. Obituary and memorial register at www.douglassfuneral.com

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