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Location: NE Florida | Subject: Teusday Obits
https://www.facebook.com/ussvi.eternalpatrol/
The above link goes to the USSVI (United States Submarine Veterans, Inc.) Facebook page where their members who have gone on “Eternal Patrol” are noted.
I’ll keep my work here going, trying to get others who were not USSVI members. You’re encouraged to look there as well as here! Obviously, there’ll be some I miss and some I duplicate.
McCANCE .. .. .. William T. “Doc” McCance of Gales Ferry, CT was born in Dade City, Florida on February 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 on August 30, 1954, and retired on October 1, 1980 at the rank of Master Chief Hospital Corpsman. He qualified to wear the submarine service Silver Dolphins while serving aboard the U.S.S. Thomas A. Edison (SSBN 610 Gold crew and Blue crew). He also served on the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln (SSBN 602 Blue crew) and the George C. Marshall (SSBN 654 Blue crew). Doc served as Chief of the Boat of the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln (Blue crew), as Command Master Chief for Submarine Group II, and retired in the position of Administrative Assistant to the Fleet Surgeon, U.S. Pacific Fleet. Master Chief McCance received three Navy Commendation medals, one Navy Achievement medal, six good conduct medals, two National Defense medals, and a Navy Meritorious Unit Citation while serving on the U.S.S. Thomas A. Edison Blue crew.
He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Gales Ferry, CT. He served as a life member of the Submarine Veterans, Inc. (USSVI) and was a member of the USSVI Groton Base. He also served as the USSVI National Historian. He was a Life Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Life Member of the Disabled Veterans, and of the Fleet Reserve Association, Branch 20, Groton, CT. Doc will always be remembered for his athletic ability as a fast pitch softball pitcher including recognition as an All Navy athlete. He led both Navy and civilian fast pitch softball teams to many championships.
In his retirement he was known as an avid and competitive racquetball player. He is survived by his two children, Elinore and Willoughby McCance III, his son-in-law, Michael Katz, three grandchildren, Heather, Anna, and Joshua, and one great grandson, Kai. He was a loving and loyal husband, a great father and grandfather, a good friend to his shipmates and friends in the Groton and Ledyard communities, and an inspiration to his family. His was a well-lived life and he will be dearly missed.
HANCOCK .. .. .. Michael Richard Hancock passed away at the age of 74 on February 6, 2025, following a long illness. Mike was born in 1950 at an army base in Bremerhaven, Germany. After his parents returned to the States, the family moved to El Paso, Texas, where he lived until he joined the Navy (submarines). He served 21 years. Afterwards, he worked in the power plant industry. He retired 20 years later, having earned a BS in Environmental Engineering along the way. Mike loved to golf, bowl, hike, and watch his beloved Dallas Cowboys. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 31 years, Audrey; Sam and Rose; Larry (brother); Bob (brother-in-law); and nieces Lauren (Scott) and Kirsten. Michael will be remembered for his dedication to his family, his country, and his profession. Rest in peace, until we're together again.
BULAN .. .. .. Richard Bulan, 83, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, after a lengthy illness.
Born July 6, 1942, in Cleveland, OH, Richard spent his childhood summers in Vermilion, where his parents owned a small cottage. Those early days by the lake-filled with boating, fishing, and a growing love for the water-sparked the deep connection to Vermilion that would ultimately lead him to make it his home. He moved to Vermilion from Parma 60 years ago and quickly became a deeply rooted and respected member of the community he cherished.
Richard proudly served his country in the United States Navy as part of the submarine service, serving aboard the Requiem and Torsky in the early 1960s. His time in the Navy shaped his sense of discipline, duty, and teamwork-qualities he carried with him throughout his life.
Following his military service, Richard began his career as a tool and die maker with Ford Motor Company in Sandusky. He later transitioned to the Avon Lake facility, where he worked in maintenance and retired after 30 dedicated years. Retirement, however, did not slow him down-Richard and his wife, Eileen, purchased and operated Bulan’s Boatyard in Vermilion, a marina that reflected both his lifelong love for the water and his entrepreneurial spirit.
A faithful member of St. Mary Catholic Parish and an active figure throughout Vermilion, Richard gave generously of his time and talents. He was a proud member of the Vermilion Boat Club and served on numerous community committees, including the Vermilion Port Authority and the Vermilion Power Squadron. Most notably, he served on the Erie County Board of Health for more than 20 years, contributing to the well-being of local families with unwavering devotion.
Richard is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Eileen Bulan, of Vermilion; his son, Richard (Lin Xu) Bulan; his daughter, Christy (Dennis) Wilcox; his twin brother, Bob (Robin) Bulan; and his cherished grandchildren, Jack and Peter Bulan, Spencer and Caden Wilcox, and Adina and Alana Guo.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph and Anna (née Sebechlebsky) Bulan.
Edited by Coyote 2025-12-10 6:28 PM
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