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Ruth McCann Obituary
Oakland, CA: At age 94, at Mercy Retirement and Care Center, Oakland, CA on August 29, 2008. Predeceased by her husband of 59 years, John F. McCann in 2004 and her sisters, Eleanor Vankerkhove, Frances Toolan and Lillian Vollmer. Survived by her children, Mary Kay (Wayne) Kelder, Douglas (Nadine) McCann, Ellen (Sean) Rhatigan and John (Jane) McCann; grandchildren, Carrie (Matt) Steinecke, Christine, Kevin and Ryan Kelder; Molly, Kyle and Alexandra McCann; Liam, Mary, and Eileen Rhatigan; Kim (Blake) Dewitt, John Michael and Kaley McCann; many nieces and nephews; beloved caregiver, Gladys Spikes. Resident of Irondequoit for 53 years until she came to Mercy with her husband in 2003.
Contributions in her memory may be made to Mercy, 3431 Foothill Blvd, Oakland, CA 94601. Burial at the convience of family. Memorial Mass at St. Thomas the Apostle Church at 10AM on Saturday Novemeber 8.
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Cathy Gendreau
November 5, 2008
We are sorry for your loss. We enjoyed knowing your mom and dad. They spent time with Jane and John each spring when our kids were growing up. She taught me how to make spinach dip that I bring to many of our family gatherings. We loved listening to your dad's stories about working in the suit business. They will be dearly missed. It was good seeing you all at Kim and Blake's wedding last Dec. Take care. The Gendreau family, Art, Cathy, Arthur, Alan, Aaron and Andrew.
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