Dennis A. Canelas ... active in volunteer work; at 91

ROCHESTER - Dennis A. Canelas, 91, died Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, at the Studley Home in Rochester.

He was born February 14, 1932, in Wilmington Mass., to Ventura and Maria (Silva) Canelas.

Dennis has lived in Rochester most of his life. He was a co-owner of Vic Canelas Trucking Co Inc. His real love was helping people being a caring compassionate man he had a love of people. This showed in the volunteer work he did at his church, Meals on Wheels, and Cornerstone VNA and Hospice. He was recognized by Maggie Hassan for his volunteer work at Cornerstone. He also enjoyed sports and had a love of dogs.

Members of his family include his daughters; Sharon Canelas of Sanbornville and Linda Pilioglos and her husband Steve of Saco Maine, his sons; Robert Canelas and his wife Susan of Dracut Mass., William Canelas of Sanbornville. Stepchildren, Kathy Richard and Robin LaRoche, his brothers Walter, Thomas, Frank and Manny Canelas, his grandchildren; Michelle, Ana, Jessie, and Patrick. 11 great-grandchildren and 1 step great grandchild. He is predeceased by his sisters, Noreen Rowe, Mae Correa and Alice Motchman,