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Dorothy Cann, 94, of Rancho Cucamonga, passed away on November 24, 2009 at San Antonio Medical Center in Upland, CA.


She was born October 17, 1915 in Kansas City, Missouri and lived her later years in Rancho Cucamonga.


Before moving to California, she worked as a Mathematics Teacher for fifteen years in New York City. She was a member of United Federation of Teachers, Association of Teachers of Mathematics, National Association of Black Military Women, and Sacred Heart Catholic Church Senior Citizens Organization. She also worked for the New York City Department of Social Services as a Social Investigator and Social Worker.


She was a veteran of the U.S. Army (WAAC) during World War II, (Sergeant; Technical Specialist) and served in the 6888 Central Postal Directory Battalion during WWII, the only WAC all-black female battalion to serve overseas in Birmingham, England and Rouen, France.  Known as the "SixTripleEight" the unit processed for delivery over 17 million pieces of mail.  

 She enjoyed bowling, reading, (especially science fiction), sewing, and sports (many sports in high school & college).

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