William E. McLaughlin Jr.

William Sheedy McLaughlin Jr. age 73 died September 6,2018 at Glens Falls Hospital with his wife by his side. He fought a brave battle against CLL an incurable cancer.

The oldest son of Lt. Colonel William S McLaughlin Sr. USMC and Elizabeth G.(Hitchcock) McLaughlin Esq.  Bill was born December 4th 1944 at Pittsfield, Mass. He was predeceased by his parents and a sister; Polly Henke and her Husband Chris;  His brother-in-law George Miller of Glens Falls and his brother-in-law Sherrill Hunter;

 Numerous Aunts and Uncles. Bill is survived by his wife of 39 years Wanda McLaughlin; Son Scott Miller of Gansevoort NY ; son William McLaughlin of So. Glens Falls NY; Daughter Cinnamon Giza(David) of Granville NY.

Also survived by grandchildren; Nick Miller of Plymouth Va.; Tyler McLaughlin, Hannah Stewart of Granville NY; ; Solimar and Grace Giza of Granville; Thomas and Jeorgia McLaughlin, Tristine St. John  of So. Glens Falls NY.

Great-grandchildren; Ann McLaughlin of Granville NY.  Ave Mae and Riley Stewart of Granville

His sister Meredith McKenzie-Lamb(Frank) and their daughters Elizabeth and Cathy of Cherry Valley Mass. His Brother J. Patrick McLaughlin(Jennifer) and their sons Adian, Brandon and Conner of Dallas Tx. His sister-in-law Mary Hunter of Glens Falls NY her daughter Tammy Hunter, Glenn HunterHis wife Patty,surviving Aunt and Uncle Ann and John Hitchcock of Williamstown Mass. Bill was also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

He graduated from Greenwich High School in 1962; Attended Clarkson College(class of 1966); Attended Hudson Valley Community College; graduated with honors from ACC in 1972.

Bill worked at many area firms including GE,Mellonkrodt,Skybell Tissue,Hollingsworth & Vose(Twice 40 years apart), Finch Pryun(25 ½ yrs),Espey Mfg and Lake George Steamboat Co. In the early 70's Bill owned his own construction company. He built over 60 houses plus electrical and plumbing work.

While at Finch Pruyn Bill held many union positions including Steward, Trustee, Safety Committee Chairmen, VP-President and President of UPIU Local 155.  Bill was replaced after the bitter Finch Pryun strike of 2001. At the time of this strike Bill was not an official of the local just a member.

This was a blessing in disguise since it led to his working for the Lake George Steamboat Co. for XX yrs as a Chief Engineer on the MV Mohican. Bill was proud to sail in Bill Dow's Navy.

He was a proud patriot,a member of the NRA and a Tea Party supporter. He loved to watch NASCAR as a member of the Junior Nation.; loved to read; loved to play poker; loved to travel across this great country; loved Nubble Light House in York Maine. watching  his hummingbirds and love his family.

As He wished there will be no calling hours; internment will be in Southside Cemetary So. Glens Falls NY. at the time picked by the family.

Bill asked that instead of flowers take a ride on the Mohican and remember him as you knew him.

The familly would like to thank all the doctors and nurses in Tower two Oncology that took such wonderful care of him and the family. God Bless you all.

Arrangements are under the direction of Baker Funeral Home Queensbury