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Bruce Houghton Obituary

Houghton, Bruce VOORHEESVILLE Bruce Alfred Houghton, 70, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2012 in Guilderland Center. Bruce was a graduate of Bethlehem Central High School, Hudson Valley Community College, and the Institute of Design and Construction in New York City. He began his career as an architectural designer in New York City and Albany, before accepting the position of superintendent of buildings and grounds for the Bethlehem Central School District, a position he held for 30 years. Bruce is survived by his devoted wife of 47 years, Cheryl (Carlstrom) Houghton; his daughter, Kristin Houghton Richard; his son, Ted Houghton; his daughter-in-law, Mary Houghton, his sister, Janet Ingraham; and brother-inlaw, the Honorable Irad Ingraham; and his beloved grandchildren, Zachary Richard and Fiona Houghton. Bruce devoted a good portion of his life serving his community. He was a former member of the Slingerlands Fire Department and a former captain with the Slingerlands Rescue Squad. In addition, he was involved with New Scotland Kiwanis, Voorheesville Babe Ruth, Guilderland Pop Warner, and helped to found New Scotland Pop Warner. He was also an active member of the New Scotland Republican Party, the Concerned Citizens of New Scotland, and the Voorheesville Rod and Gun Club. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service which will be conducted on Friday, June 8 at 3 p.m. from the Voorheesville First United Methodist Church, 68 Maple Ave., Voorheesville, NY 12186. A calling hour will be observed starting at 2 p.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Voorheesville Area Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 238, Voorheesville, NY 12186. For on-line condolences please visit: www. simplechoicescremation.com.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Jun. 6 to Jun. 8, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Bruce Houghton

19 Entries

Tom Stephany

June 29, 2012

Dear Cheryl and family, So sorry to hear about Bruce's passing, he was a thoughtful and caring guy who wil be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers to you and the family.

June 11, 2012

Dear Cheryl, Kristin, Ted, Mary, Zach and Fiona,
We just heard today about Bruce and are deeply saddened by the news of his passing. Bruce was a wonderful man who always took the time to help people. Tom and I benefited from Bruce's wisdom and advice many times over the years we knew him. We are so sorry for your loss--words can't express how badly we feel. We'll be praying for all of you.
With love and sympathy,
Jen and Tom Connors and Family

June 8, 2012

Dear Cheryl and family, We send our thoughts , love and prayers to you all at this difficult time. We so enjoyed so many wonderful conversations with Bruce and will remember him and keep him close in our memories of very good times!!! Bill and Mary Ellen

Roberta Mahan

June 8, 2012

Dear Cheryl&Family, I am sorry I can not be with you today, wanted you to know how much I loved Bruce. Not only was he a great friend to Tommy, he never missed an opportunity to ask how I was doing or bring me your cookies. He will be missed.

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Ivan & Doris

June 8, 2012

Dear Cheryl & Family,
We are so sorry to learn of Bruce' passing. We had alot of good times and memories at Spancrete and our great trip to Puerto Rico. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ivan & Doris

Bill Mahan

June 8, 2012

Cheryl & FAMILY
My sincere condolences to your family. Bruce was a gret guy. Learned a lot about antiques from him.
Bill Mahan family

Lisa Wise

June 7, 2012

Rest in peace Bruce!!!..My thoughts and prayers goes out to the Houghtons..

June 7, 2012

We were so saddened to hear of Bruce's passing. He was a great person and will be missed so much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

With deepest sympathies,

Ward & Connie

Pat & Barbara Dorsey

June 7, 2012

We were glad to know him ! Both of us had the pleasure of working under him through the Bethlehem School Districts Security Program, twenty plus yrs. ago
It was always nice to be able to sit and talk and share stories about The Good Old Days !

Leslie Scoons

June 7, 2012

I cannot express how much I will miss Bruce. As my Godfather, he was a constant in my life that I cannot replace. I will miss his smiles forever and send blessings to his family.

Jim Longley

June 7, 2012

Cheryl and family, my prayers go out to you in this dark hour, may you find strength in the good wishes of Bruce's many friends, a circle in which I would count myself although decades have passed.

Slingerlands Fire and Rescue 1964 - 1983.

Tim & Sandy Rarick

June 7, 2012

Cheryl and Family - We were so sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Tim & Sandy Rarick

Gayle Thomson

June 7, 2012

Our deepest condolences from the Darrin family. Though we did not know Bruce for long, what we did know is that he was a genuinely nice man and his presence will be missed. We had been looking forward to seeing him again this year.
Gayle Thomson and Susan Thomson

Roz Robinson

June 7, 2012

Bruce was one of a kind. He was passionate about the things and people he loved. When he believed in a cause no one jumped in and fought harder then Bruce. He was a dear friend to our family and to our community. He will be deeply missed and hard to replace. All of our love and sympathy, Roz, Dennis, Matt and Tim Robinson

Willie the boilerman

June 7, 2012

My condolences to Bruce`s family,he was
a joy to work for,when ever we called him with a problem , he would come flying in the parking lot with his car
some times i swear on two wheels.
And i will never forget the xmas party
one year,when bruce came in late to the shop,it was almost 4:pm,and he let us all know,that we could all go home
after 2:pm

Richard Kemp

June 6, 2012

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Bruce. He and I traveled similar paths through life, graduating from BCHS then on to college with similar interests and then choosing different careers to excel in. Only within the past few years had Bruce and I reconnected through the internet which I believe brought great joy and satisfaction to us both along with others sharing the daily chatter and rants that were presented to us all.
I will miss Bruce and it will leave an empty spot that he filled with his words of wisdom.
God speed Bruce, you will be missed.

Alan Richard, Jr.

June 6, 2012

My sincere condolences to the entire family. Bruce was a wonderful grandfather to my son Zachary and for that I am eternally grateful. I know firsthand how significant and essential that type of relationship is for a child as I had a very similar relationship with my gramps. Zach's relationship with his Pop Pop will always be cherished and he is a very lucky boy to have had him in his life although we all wish it could have been longer. Thank you Bruce.

The Brill Family and Corinne too

June 6, 2012

What can we say - he was such a great person to have known. His presence will be missed and his absence will be felt.

Mike and Joanne Meyer

June 6, 2012

I am so sorry for the lost of your husband, father, grandfather, brother and brother-in-law. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Bruce was a wonderful man. He will be missed by all his friends.

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