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September 18, 1929 - December 30, 2024

Burial Date January 7, 2025

Funeral Home Hessling Funeral Home

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Donald E. McCann, 95, of Lake Ariel, died on Monday, December 30, 2024 at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Helen Theobald. The couple married on May 18, 1957.

Born on September 18, 1929 in Honesdale, he was the son of the late Angus Earle and Emma (Dapper) McCann. He was a United State Navy veteran. For many years, Don worked at S.J. Bailey and Sons in Honesdale where he retired.

Don was a life member of Texas #4 Fire Company in Honesdale. Don was very active in local youth sports. For over 45 years, he was involved with Honesdale Biddy Basketball. He was also involved with Missy Basketball and the Honesdale Little League. An avid sports fan, he enjoyed cheering for the San Francisco Giants and New York Giants. For many years he was a member of the Hessling softball team.

He and his son enjoyed collecting trains and attending model train shows. He and his wife enjoyed bus trips to the casinos. A social person, Don enjoyed going out for dinner and could strike up a conversation with anyone.

Surviving is his daughter, Colleen McCann of Lake Ariel; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He is also survived by many friends that he has made over the years.

He was preceded in death by his son, Donald C. McCann and his sister, Joan Greasham.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 7th at Hessling Murray Funeral Home, 428 Main St. Honesdale at 10 am. Interment with military honors will follow in Indian Orchard Cemetery. Friends may visit on Monday, 4 to 7.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Honesdale Biddy Basketball Association, 109 9th St. Honesdale, PA 18431 or Texas Company #4, 440 Grove St. Honesdale, PA 18431