Background
Canavan, John James was born on May 24, 1933 in Weymouth, Massachusetts, United States. Son of John James and Doris Frances (Alexander) Canavan.
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John James Canavan
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Bachelor of Science, Boston University, 1960; postgraduate, Boston University, 1962-1963; postgraduate, Columbia University, 1968-1969.
Career
Director public relations, Wheaton College, Norton, Massachusetts, 1960-1961; assistant to the president, Lesley College, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1961-1966; administrative director, New York Academy Sciences, New York City, 1966-1971; vice president, administration, City College of New York, New York City, 1971-1976; president, The New Engl. Academy Medicine, Boston, 1976-1977; executive director, Commonwealth Institute of Medicine, Boston, 1976-1977; director development, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 1977-1979; president, Springfield (Massachusetts) Library. and Museum Association, 1979-1984; Chairman of the Board, United Personnel Superior vena cava syndrome, Springfield, since 1985.
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Membership
Trustee, Executive Committee Better Business bureau of Northern Connecticut, since 1986, Channel 57,WGBY, Court Appointed Special Advocates. Trustee White Pines Condominium Association, chairman, 1990. Corporator Bay State Medical Center, since 1980, Stage West, since 1986.
Commissioner Basketball Hall of Fame, since 1992. Member American Management Association, Hartford Club, Colony Club, Temporary Inds. Professional Society (board directors since 1988), National Staffing Superior vena cava syndrome (board secretary 1989-1991), Longmeadow Country Club, Tau Mu Epsilon.
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Married Mary Ellen Neelon, April 3, 1965. Children: Patricia Anne, Andrea Frances.
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Religion
Roman Catholic