Theodore “Ted” Wayne Canfield
Theodore “Ted” Wayne Canfield, age 82 of New Philadelphia, died in Community Hospice Truman House on June 17, 2018, following a short period of declining health.
Born in McArthur, Ohio on July 18, 1935, Ted was the son of the late Noah Parks and Maude Dale (Murphy) Canfield.
On Aug. 5, 1956, Ted married the late Kathryn Jane Leggett. The family’s faith has been nurtured for many years at Schoenbrunn Moravian Church.
Ted was “The Culligan Man” for 20 years. He then continued working in the water purifying and reclamation business, founding his own company, Water and Soil Control, in 1978. He was active in the Gideons and served as president of the Midvale Lions Club in the 1960s.
Through the years Ted and Kathryn enjoyed trips in their various campers with their last being a BornFree motor home. Memorable trips included attending the Tournament of Roses Parade on Jan. 1, 2000; returning from Nova Scotia just days before 9-11; and the countless memories made with his family and grandchildren during trips to Disney World.
Ted leaves behind his children, Jennifer (Michael) Spies of Dover and Rebecca Canfield of Dennison; his grandchildren, Elizabeth, Sarah and Matthew Spies, all of Dover, and McKenna and Jacob Cannon, both of Dennison; numerous nieces and nephews; and his sister, Neva Rees of Marietta.
In addition to his parents and wife, Ted was preceded in passing by 10 siblings.
A celebration of Ted’s life will be held in Schoenbrunn Moravian Church on Saturday, July 14, beginning at 11 a.m. His family will host a light luncheon in the church fellowship hall after the service, where they will encourage friends and family to share stories with them.
Memorial contributions in Ted’s name may be directed to Community Hospice, 716 Commercial Ave. SW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663; the Schoenbrunn Moravian Church, 2200 East High Ave., New Philadelphia, OH 44663; or the Gideons, P.O. Box 206, Dover, OH 44622.
Those wishing to do so may send the family a personal condolence and light a candle in remembrance of Ted by visiting the funeral home’s website at www.GeibCares.com.