Born in Corinth Hospital in 1937, he was the son of the late Robert Howd Kanar and Elizabeth (Betty) Prosser Kanar. He married Sandra Lee (Corlew) Kanar in 1958 and resided in Porter Corners his entire life. Bob attended both Porter Corners and Saratoga Springs City Schools.
He worked at International Paper Co. in Corinth for many years. He also worked construction jobs with H.R. Schultz & W.J. Bokus. Bob and his wife purchased and ran The Greenfield General Store and Ice Cream Stand for 8 years. He also worked for The Town of Greenfield Highway Department, eventually becoming the Highway Superintendent before retiring. In recent years he worked for Saratoga Auto Body.
Bob was of Methodist Faith and a member of The Greenfield Seniors. He was a lifelong member of The Greenfield Fire District, Porter Corners Company No. 2, where he was recently given the distinction of Honorary Deputy Chief.
Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years Sandra Kanar; his daughters Kelly (Duane) Hammond of Middle Grove, Rhonda (Gerald) Mahay of Middle Grove, Lohre (Rodney) Kanar-Bailey of Corinth and his son Robert B.J. (Jean) Kanar of Porter Corners; 15 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his special friends Mark Guidon and Jennifer Utermark; his faithful canines Samson and Delilah and many close friends.
In addition to his parents, Bob is predeceased by his sisters, Mildred (Billie) Bordeau, Linda Drumm and Susan Muller; a niece Leann Schaff and a nephew Caleb Drumm.
