James Merrill Parker Canfield, 52, of Scotch Plains, N.J. passed away at his home with his family by his side on Wednesday, June 20, 2012. Family and friends may call on Sunday, June 24, 2012, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. followed by a 5 p.m. service of rememberance at the Rossi Funeral Home, 1937 Westfield Ave., Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076. Letters of condolence can be sent by visiting our website, www.therossifuneralhome.com Born in Hartford, Conn., to Kenneth and Elma Canfield, Jim graduated from Wethersfield High School in 1978. He went on to earn a B.S. degree in marine engineering at the Maine Maritime Academy in 1982. He was employed in power plant operations in Connecticut, New York and New Jersey, most recently at AES Red Oak, in Sayreville, N.J. Jim married Lynn (Montagna) of Scotch Plains, N.J., in 1986 and began to raise a family in Colchester, Conn. They moved the family to Scotch Plains in 1994. He was an avid fisherman and racquetball player and a devoted Boston Red Sox fan. He also enjoyed sailing and playing craps. Jim is survived by his wife, Lynn; daughter, Sarah; sons, Matthew and Bryan; his parents, Elma and Ken, and sister, Barbara Jean Frasca, and her husband, Dr. John Frasca. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Scotch Plains Rescue Squad would be appreciated.