Dear Friends and Relatives of Anne O'Connell, 

I am very sad to have to tell you that yesterday, Friday, March 13, 2020, at 3:00 pm Annie passed away.  She passed at her home in Walnut Creek, California after a seven month battle with the brain cancer, glioblastoma. Anne was diagnosed with this disease last September shortly after she had surgery to remove a brain tumor.  Once diagnosed she underwent two months of combined chemo and radiation treatments to slow the growth of her cancer.  Despite this aggressive treatment protocol, an MRI of her brain taken at the end of January showed further growth of the cancer.  

Shortly thereafter Anne decided to enroll in the hospice program.  She spent the last weeks of her life at home being cared for by family members and supported by professional caregivers.  The hospice group provided a wide variety of support services that included: a nurse/case manager to oversee Anne's care, frequent visits by nurses and nurses aides, medications and equipment.  During the last days and weeks of her life Anne enjoyed visits from many of her local friends.  There was much laughter and recounting of old tales.  It was great medicine for all of us.