Dr. George Robert Canfield, 91 of Oswego passed away Monday morning.

Dr. Canfield was born in Buffalo on February 16, 1926 and was the son of the late George and Edna Peters Canfield.

He was the husband of the late Irene Bromley Canfield, they married on March 5th, 1947 in Angola, NY.

Dr. Canfield graduated from the Angola, NY High School class of 1943 and received his Bachelor's Degree from SUNY Fredonia class of 1947.

Dr. Canfield taught Junior High School English for four years in Silver Creek, NY.

He received his Master's Degree in Elementary Education from SUNY Fredonia in 1951 and his Doctor of Education (Ed. D.) from Syracuse University in 1960.

He came to SUNY Oswego in 1951 and joined the Reading Education Department. He retired from the Department in 1983 as Professor and Chair of the Department, and Director of the Reading Center.  During his years as Chairman of the Reading Education Department at SUNY Oswego, he encouraged and enabled many students to become educators in the field of reading and listening skills.

He was named the NYS Reading Association Reading Educator of the Year in 1982.

Dr. Canfield was also the co-author of published reading instruction materials widely used for grades four to six.

After retirement he and his wife spent winters in Winter Haven, Florida and summers in Fair Haven, NY. During retirement he became an accomplished watercolor artist. Many examples of his work adorn the homes of his family members, friends, and at community and health care facilities.

He is survived by a daughter, Elaine (Edward) Adamski of Baldwinsville, two sons, Gary (Jodi) Canfield of Canton, and Donald (Wendy) Canfield of Black River, NY, six grandchildren, Kristin Masuicca, Lauren Adamski, Jody Bergstrom, Timothy Canfield, Lindsey Canfield, and Allison Canfield, and three great grandchildren.

The Canfield family would like to thank the many caregivers at Seneca Manor and Bishop Commons for the many years of quality and compassionate care provided to Dr. Canfield.

There will be no calling hours. A spring burial will take place at Springbrook Cemetery in Fair Haven at the convenience of the family.

Donations in his memory may be made to the Church of the Resurrection 120 West Fifth St. Oswego, NY 13126 or the Oswego College Foundation Sheldon Avenue SUNY Oswego, NY 13126.