Richard Paul Canas

WILLIAMSTOWN- Richard "Ricky" Paul Canas, 59 of Williamstown, VT, passed peacefully on October 16, 2021, at his home. Born on November 27, 1961, in Barre, VT; Ricky was the youngest son of Alexander and the late Evelyn (Machia) Canas. Ricky grew up in Barre, and the family later moved to Williamstown. He graduated from Spaulding High School in 1980. He married Melanie Cassani in 1980 and together they had one daughter, Stacey.  He later married and divorced Lori Turner. In July, 1980, Ricky joined the Army to "learn a trade."  One of his assignments was as a tracked-vehicle mechanic that crewed eight-inch howitzers, the most accurate of the artillery's weapons. When he returned from the service, he started his career as an electrician with Cassani Electric. He was later employed by the State of Vermont, Department of Corrections, for about ten years.  He enjoyed a close working relationship with many of the directors and commissioners of the Department. Ricky had a heart of gold.  He had kind words of...