Roland M. "Sonny" McCane

GLENS FALLS Roland M. "Sonny" McCane, 76, formerly of Warren Street, passed away, Saturday, July 26, 2008, at the Pines at Glens Falls, following a long illness. Born Aug. 23, 1931, in Glens Falls, he was the son the late Milford and Edith (Eldridge) McCane. Sonny was raised in Indian Lake and graduated from Lake George High School in 1949. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1950, and made the military his career for 20 years. He saw combat in Korea and also served two tours of duty in Vietnam. Upon his retirement from the Army, Sonny returned home and saw to his mother's needs during her final years. He also delivered The Post-Star throughout the north-country for many years. His favorite pastimes included puzzles, kids, his pet cats, fishing and the annual White Water Derby. Sonny was an avid reader and following a stroke, he enjoyed watching television and visiting with friends and family. He attended the Lighthouse Baptist Church in Pottersville in the past. Besides his parents, his step sister, Pearl White, predeceased him. Survivors include his siblings: Dorothy "Dot" Lomax of North Creek, Donald McCane of Statesville, N.C., Mary Wheeler and her husband, Fred, of Jacksonville, Fla., Morgan McCane and his wife, Linda, of North River, and Helen Allen and her husband, Joe, of Johnsburg; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services with full military honors will be conducted 11 a.m., Thursday, July 31, at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville. There are no calling hours scheduled. Memorial donations may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 1238, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Please visit www.alexanderfu neralhomes.com for online guest book, condolences and directions.