George G. McCann, age 82 of Fremont, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2008 at the Newaygo Medical Care Facility in Fremont following a short illness. George was born on April 12, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois to Daniel and Grace (Spiers) McCann and later moved to the Fremont area in 1948. George met and later married Harriet June Betten on December 15, 1951 in Fremont. George learned his profession as a meat cutter from his father-in-law, John Betten, who owned a slaughterhouse outside of Fremont for many years. George later worked for a short time at Continental Motors in Muskegon until he started work as a meat cutter at Valu-Land Grocery in Fremont where he worked for many years until his retirement in 1985. He has been a member of the Fremont Moose Lodge #1555 since 1975; a member of the Fraternal Order of Police since 1976; and member of the American Legion. Throughout his life, George enjoyed golfing, bowling, fishing, camping, flying model RC airplanes and most recently watching sports on television. George was a veteran of the Korean Conflict where he served in the United States Army. George is survived by his wife of 57 years, Harriet of Fremont; his children, Gail (Mark) Warnement of Fremont; Guy (Dawn) McCann of Holland; Jon (Thana) McCann of Grand Rapids; his grandchildren, Elizabeth McCann; Ashley Westbrook; Chad Petersen; Chelsa (Matt) Brandsen; his great grandchildren, Gabriella Westbrook; Amber Petersen; Tyler Brandsen; his sisters, Grace ONeil of Florida; Evelyn Pyne of Florida; several nieces and nephews; many special friends. He was preceded in death by his sisters and brothers; Margaret Reineke, Magdeline Grabill, Daniel McCann, Bernice McCann, Charles McCann, Henry McCann. VISITATION : Monday from 2-4 & 6-8 at Crandell Funeral Home Fremont Chapel. FUNERAL SERVICES : Tuesday at 11am at the Fremont United Methodist Church with Rev. Carolin Spragg presiding. INTERMENT : Maple Grove Cemetery. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS : Stephen F. Wessling Observatory, affiliated with the Newaygo Conservation District. Friends may send a condolence or share a memory with the McCann Family online at www.crandellfh.com.