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Warren Cavanaugh Obituary

Warren Pope Cavanaugh Passed away on November 12, 2010 in Santa Rosa. Devoted husband of Elaine Cavanaugh of Santa Rosa. Cherished father of Pat Dillon (Jim) of Seattle, Thomas H. Cavanaugh (Margaret) of Rohnert Park, Jeffrey J. Cavanaugh (Mary) of Petaluma, and Joanne Urban (Jerry) of Rohnert Park. Beloved grandfather of ten and great-grandfather of nine. Loving brother of Cora Mae Colclough. Age: 84 years. A Member of: Richmond Rod & Gun Club. Warren was born, reared and educated in San Francisco. During WWII, he enlisted in the US Navy, dutifully serving his country. He also proudly served his San Francisco community for over 30 years as a firefighter, retiring in 1976. In his younger years, Warren enjoyed playing golf, once shooting a 68 at the Olympic Club. He enjoyed making model boats, but was especially happy when he was fishing. Warren was a happy person who laughed a lot and enjoyed making others laugh with his wonderful sense of humor. Above all, he loved his family; he will be missed. Friends and family are invited to attend the Memorial Service, Thursday, November 18, 2010 at 11:00 AM at the PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY & CREMATORY, 850 Keokuk St., Petaluma, CA. Memorial contributions may be made to Memorial Hospice, 821 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95401. Private Inurnment.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Nov. 14, 2010.

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Renee

November 18, 2010

Poppa.....thank you for being in my life!!! Love, Renee'

November 17, 2010

Dear Aunt Elaine, Pat, Tom, Jeff and Joanne, We are so very sorry for your loss. We will all miss Uncle Warren and his great sense of humor and are grateful for all of the wonderful memories. I can still see him wearing my sand bucket on his head. May he live on in our memories and in our hearts. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. All My Love, Uncle Warren's Goddaughter, Kathy (Hughes) Huot, along with the Hughes and Huot families

Shannon Cavanaugh

November 16, 2010

I miss u Papa. U will forever live in my heart!! RIP

Dorene Colclough

November 15, 2010

Aunt Elaine,Cousins Tom, Jeff, Pat & Joanne,
Warren is going to be greatly missed. My LOVE to all of you.
Dorene

Lorraine Colclough

November 15, 2010

Aunt Elaine, Pat, Tom, Jeff & Joanne,
I am so sorry for your loss.

E. and J. McDowell

November 14, 2010

Dear Elaine, this a voice from your past, but we wanted to send our thoughts and prayers to you and the family. We are remembering our pinocle games while you and Elaine were both pregnant.
Take care and be strong.
Elaine and Jack McDowell

Raymond Colclough

November 14, 2010

Aunt Elaine, Pat, Tom, Jeff & Joanne,
We are extremely sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Families.
Love,
Raymond and Janeen Colclough
Cora M Colclough

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