Mr. Richard Lee "Butch" Canniff, Sr., age 64 of Newaygo, died Wednesday, June 9, 2004 at his residence in Big Prairie Township. He was born Richard Lee Canniff, Sr. in Grand Rapids, the son of Bertha  (Wells) and Paul Canniff on August 25, 1939. He married Sandra Lee Dunn on February 20, 1960 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was a Buffer for Neway Buffing & Polishing, Newaygo until 1992. He was a member of Reformation Station Church, Big Rapids.

He is survived survived by his wife Sandra, his children Richard Canniff, Jr., Rita & Mark Reed of Big Rapids, 3 grandchildren, and his sister Pauline Christensen of White Cloud, his brother Delbert Canniff of Grand Rapids and many nieces and nephews..

Memorial services will be will be announced at a later date.

McKinley Funeral Home, Newaygo 231-652-5613. http:\\mckinleyfuneral.com