Norville D. Griffin

There will be a Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 a.m.Tuesday at St. Michael Church_for Norville D. Griffin, 76 of Canfield who died Wednesday evening at his residence. Norville was born March 1, 1944 in Durant, Oklahoma, a son of the late Nalbro and Iula (Luke) Griffin and came to this area 14 years ago. Norville grew up in California, graduating from Sacramento State College and served in the U.S. Army. He traveled extensively, (33 countries) for his work as a civil engineer. Norville worked for the Bechtel Power Corp. for 35 years, retiring in 2010. He had enjoyed water skiing, snow skiing, and hunting when he was younger and was an avid reader. Norville leaves his wife, the former Dolores J. Davis, whom he married March 7, 1965; a daughter, Melissa (Garth) Mooney of Boardman; his son, Randy (Diane) Griffin of Maryland and three grandsons, Griffin, Tristen and Gavin. He also leaves a sister, Kayuta Conteras of Mexico and a brother, David Griffin of California. Friends may call on Saturday at Lane Family Funeral Home, Canfield Chapel from 1:00 p.m until 3:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. at St. Michael Church followed by the mass at 11:00 am.