Frederick McCandless, age 78 of Mineral Ridge passed away Friday, April 26, 2013 at Briarfield at the Ridge Care Center. Born January 21, 1935 in Leavenworth, WA., he was the son of Carl Sidney and Nina Elizabeth (Cahill) McCandless. Frederick had served our country in the US Navy during WWII. He was committed to serving his country and made this his career as a Captain in the U.S. Naval Reserve, Commander, Region Five. Frederick was award many medals during his career, which included the Naval Reserve Medal, Viet Nam Medal, Viet Nam Campaign Medal, two Meritorious Service Medals, and a Legion of Merit Medal. He retired from the service in October 1983. Frederick married D. Todd Murdock on August 29, 1997. He was very active in the Weathersfield Community. He served as a member and chairman of the Weathersfield Local School District and Board of Education. He was a member and chairman of the Zoning Commission for Weathersfield Twp. Survivors include his wife, sons; Douglas (Donna) Murdock, NC., Frederick (Joanne) McCandless, WA., David (Maria) McCandless, CA., Grandson; Mark Henry Murdock, NC., brothers; Glenn (Cherie) McCandless, ID., and Don (Joanne) McCandless, CA. He is preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be held on Wednesday May 1, 2013 from 4-6pm at the Lane Family Funeral Homes, Mineral Ridge Chapel. A funeral service will follow at 6:00pm. In lieu of flowers; contributions may be made to the American Heart Association and/or Paralyzed Veterans of American; PNA: Donation Processing Center, 7 Mill Brook Road, Wilton, NH 03086.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
4:00 - 6:00 pm (Eastern time)
Lane Funeral Home Mineral Ridge Chapel
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Starts at 6:00 pm (Eastern time)
Lane Funeral Home Mineral Ridge Chapel
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