Obituary: Lori E. Canavan, 57

Lori Ellen Canavan, 57, transitioned on to eternal life on October 22nd, 2015 surrounded by the deep love and comfort of her family. She leaves behind a legacy of unparalleled strength, positivity, and inspiration.

She was born on August 4, 1958 in Providence, Rhode Island, to Neil and Maryann (Mazzei) Weinstein. She is survived by her beloved husband Martin G. Canavan who she married on April 13th, 1986. She also leaves behind her two cherished children Cory Neil of Long Island, New York and Courtney Catherine of Houston, Texas, a brother Steven and his wife Joanne of Cranston, RI., and sisters Jami Weinstein of Santa Barbara, CA., and Deanna Weinstein of Cranston, R.I., nieces and nephews Hannah, Haley, Justin, Tyree, and Kiva Weinstein and Kelly and Katie Canavan, dearest friend and sister-in-law Cathleen Canavan, several cousins, and in-laws.

Lori was a long-time resident of Smithfield, Rhode Island, after spending a number of years with her family in Lincoln, R.I. She was employed as a hairdresser for many years, eventually becoming self employed and then became district manager for Lords & Lady’s Hair Salons.

She left hairdressing to raise her two children. Once her children were school age she took a position as a front end manager at Stop & Shop in Greenville, R.I. eventually training and becoming a pharmacy technician.

She loved to travel with her husband, enjoy the warm sun at the beach, talk about her children’s accomplishments, dance like nobody is watching, go shopping, take care of everyone around her, and live each day to its fullest potential. She was truly an inspiration to everyone she met and went to great lengths to make others happy. She can never be replaced but those that she loved and loved her will strive to spread happiness, acceptance, strength, love, and vibrancy in her honor.

A private service will be held for immediate family at the Canavan residence under Lori’s beloved mother’s memorial tree. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lori’s Warriors benefitting the Gloria Gemma Foundation at http://GG.kintera.org/Loriswarriors