Ann Spillane, 77

Oct 21, 2016

Ann Lucille (Finlan) Spillane, 77, of Wareham died Oct. 17 at Forestview Nursing Home. She was the wife of Clement S. Spillane and the daughter of the late George and Thelma (Horton) Finlan.

Ann grew up in Fowlerville, Michigan, graduated in 1958, then attended Lansing Business University. She worked as a secretary for the Fowlerville Community Schools when she met her husband, Clem. Then Ann lived in Rockland before moving to Wareham in 1967.

Ann was Eucharistic minister at St. Patrick’s Church in Wareham where she also worked in the CCD office. Ann worked for Joe Krystofolski at Mr. K’s art supply store for many years. She was fun-loving, down-to-earth, practical joker type who loved her hometown. Every year Ann and Clem would plan their summer vacation to coincide with the Fowlerville Fair. She enjoyed playing cards, bingo, crocheting/sewing and loved to go shopping.

Ann is survived by her husband Clement S. Spillane of 54 years, her brothers-in-law: Edward, John, Robert and his wife Barbara. Nieces: Janice, Brenda, Linda, Karen, Patricia Ann, Patricia Marie, Carolyn, Diane, Tiffney. Nephews: Edward, Kevin, Sean and Brian. She also leaves her cousins. Ann was predeceased by her brother Jon Finlan; sisters–in-law: Allegrina (Rina) Spillane, Donna Spillane; brothers-in-law: Cornelius Spillane, Maurice Spillane; Nephews: Michael Spillane, Steve Spillane.

Her funeral will be held at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 25 from the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 2599 Cranberry Highway, Wareham, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. in St. Patrick’s Church, 82 High St., Wareham.

Visiting hours are from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home.Burial will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Fowlerville, Michigan.

Arrangements are by the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, Wareham. For directions and online guestbook, visit: www.ccgfuneralhome.com.