1924
William
2013
William P. Mcgann
June 4, 1924 — February 12, 2013
PRINCETON/RUTLAND – William P. McGann, 88, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at Autumn Village in Worcester after an illness.
He leaves two sons, William A. McGann of Templeton and Jack G. McGann of Seattle, WA; three daughters, Thera J. Phelps of Westminster, Kellie-Ann M. McGann of Worcester County and Dale J. Schervinski of New Hampshire; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and many nephews and nieces. William is predeceased by four sisters, Katie, Ella, Peggy and Mary; and six brothers, John, Owen, Thomas, James, Michael and Barney who was killed in action during the Normandy invasion.
William was born in Rutland, the son of Michael and Mary (Carlson) McGann and lived in Rutland for many years before moving to Princeton in 1967. One of six brothers who served their country, he was an Army staff sergeant during World War II serving under General George S. Patton’s 3rd Armored Division. He earned two Purple Hearts, a Good Conduct Medal, the Victory Medal and received ribbons for North Africa, Italy, France, Belgium and Germany. He was a carpenter and farmer all his life. He loved spending time with family and friends at his farm, wildlife and the great outdoors.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, February 15, in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden. The funeral for William will be held from the funeral home on Saturday, February 16, with a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Patrick’s Church, 258 Main Street, Rutland. Burial will take place in the spring at Rural Cemetery in Rutland. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. To share a memory or offer an online condolence please sign the guestbook to the left of this page.
He leaves two sons, William A. McGann of Templeton and Jack G. McGann of Seattle, WA; three daughters, Thera J. Phelps of Westminster, Kellie-Ann M. McGann of Worcester County and Dale J. Schervinski of New Hampshire; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and many nephews and nieces. William is predeceased by four sisters, Katie, Ella, Peggy and Mary; and six brothers, John, Owen, Thomas, James, Michael and Barney who was killed in action during the Normandy invasion.
William was born in Rutland, the son of Michael and Mary (Carlson) McGann and lived in Rutland for many years before moving to Princeton in 1967. One of six brothers who served their country, he was an Army staff sergeant during World War II serving under General George S. Patton’s 3rd Armored Division. He earned two Purple Hearts, a Good Conduct Medal, the Victory Medal and received ribbons for North Africa, Italy, France, Belgium and Germany. He was a carpenter and farmer all his life. He loved spending time with family and friends at his farm, wildlife and the great outdoors.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, February 15, in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden. The funeral for William will be held from the funeral home on Saturday, February 16, with a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Patrick’s Church, 258 Main Street, Rutland. Burial will take place in the spring at Rural Cemetery in Rutland. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. To share a memory or offer an online condolence please sign the guestbook to the left of this page.
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