Arthur H. McGee

MASSENA – Arthur H. McGee, 74, unexpected passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 10, 2026 at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital.

Arthur was born on December 7, 1951, in Massena, the son of the late Lawrence and Myrtle (Mitchell) McGee. He attended local schools where he graduated from Massena High School. On February 12, 1972, he married Gail Saumier at the Emmanual Congregational United Church of Christ.

At the age of 15, Art started working at Ames Department Store, where he continued for over 30 years until the store closed in 2002. He later started working for Tarbell Management Group as a gas attendant at Bear's Den for the past 24 years. Art loved to be around people, cracking a good joke, and making people smile. He was an avid coin collector and fan of Philadelphia Phillies, Philadelphia Flyers, and the LA Rams. Art also cherished his Saturday morning visits with his friends at Vance Savage's garage.

Art is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Gail; his sons, Al McGee and Terry (Andrea) McGee, all of Massena; his grandchildren, Kyle Cooney, Alonie (Taylor) McGee, Logan (Chloe) McGee, Kylie McGee (Chase), Alex, Guevara, Amelia Montroy, Isabella Southwick, and Seriah McGee; his great grandchildren, Victoria, Little Alonie, Maddie, and Kinsley; his brother, Charles McGee of Massena; many nieces and nephews, and his beloved canine companion, Maggie.

In addition to his parents, Art was predeceased by his brothers, James, Gerald, and Ronald McGee.

Arrangements are under the care and guidance of Donaldson Funeral Home, Massena, however at his request there will be no services. A private celebration of life will be held at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Massena Humane Sociey.