Gales Ferry, Connecticut
Feb 21, 1935 – Dec 6, 2025 (Age 90)
Gales Ferry - William T. "Doc" McCance of Gales Ferry, was born in Dade City, Fla. Feb. 21, 1935. He was brought to Kentucky at an early age and grew up in Dayton where he met his wife of 66 years, Anna Louise.He joined the U.S. Navy Aug. 30, 1954, and retired Oct. 1, 1980, at the rank of master...
Read MoreDoc, There will never be a man as respected as you were. You were my COB on the Lincoln and also the reunion leader for some of the best reunions I have ever attended. Rest in Peace My Friend, Harold R. Abney EM2(SS) USS Abraham Lincoln SSBN 602B (1969-1971)
Harold R. Abney
January 07, 2026 | Other
Great Chief. Became Green Crew shipmates!
bill reed
December 31, 2025
Deeply sorry to hear of Doc´s passing. He and Weezie were a wonderful and influential couple in the submarine community. Doc was a significant influence in my life and my future career as a young enlisted submarine sailor many years ago. I was blessed to have known him and Weezie both. I hope to serve with him again.
Thomas V Kelly Jr DDS, CDR (DC) USN Ret.
December 31, 2025 | Other
GOD BLESS our "Brother of the Phin" as Doc has and always gone beyond his duties to serve us "bubbleheads". Bless his family and provide comfort to their souls knowing he will be welcome by GOD to his kingdom!
Lynn Moran
December 31, 2025 | Other
Rest in Peace Shipmate
Dave Fairman
December 09, 2025 | Friend
A true friend and Shipmate, a great COB. Enjoyed our talks about the Sea Raiders softball teams. When visiting Groton I would stop at the Fleet where I knew I would find Doc and Weezie watching the horses run and we would reminisce about our time on the Lincoln. A well lived life indeed. Rest gently COB.
Mike Scroggins
December 09, 2025 | Work
Rest Well on Calm Waters Shipmate.
Marvin Goldie
December 09, 2025
