Brett Douglas Stranne, 52, a popular Marin musician lost his battle with pancreatic cancer, passing away on Thanksgiving Day. Stranne has worked as church music director at St. Francis Episcopal Church in Novato. Known in the rock music industry as Bret Douglas, he was lead vocalist in Cairo, a band that has released three progressive-rock albums. Married with two college-age children, he lived in Novato, CA. Direct donations may be made at the Circle Bank branch in Novato, visit the website at brettstranne.com to leave positive thoughts for Bret's family.
