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William McCormick Obituary

William Perry McCormick Passed away after a brief illness on September 21, 2010 in Pacifica, CA. Perry was born on February 11, 1951 in San Francisco and raised in Fairfax, Marin County. He graduated from Drake High School in San Anselmo. He is survived by his loving wife, Madeleine McCormick. He had retired from the import business. A private sea scattering has been scheduled for Perry's resting place. Donations to Kaiser San Francisco Hospice or Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Oct. 8 to Oct. 10, 2010.

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Kim McClain

October 12, 2010

I knew Perry from growing up in San Anselmo and attending St. Rita's school in Fairfax. My parents and Perry's parents were very good friends. We often played when our parents got together for dinner or summer barbeques. Once we all met in Hawaii back in the early ‘60's. It has saddened me to learn Perry has passed at such an early age. It also saddens me that we lost track of each other over the years. My thoughts and prayers go out to Perry and his wife Madeleine.

October 11, 2010

I was so sorry to learn of Perry's passing. I felt that I knew both Perry and Madeleine from my association with them over the years. My condolences go to Madeleine at this very difficult time.
Don Ellison, EA

Dave McClain

October 10, 2010

Perry grew up in the same neighborhood as my brother and I. It seemed as if he was always there. I can't believe he is gone. The echos of our childhood grow fainter.

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