Barbara McKaig

Barbara McKaig obituary, Peru, NY

Barbara McKaig

Barbara McKaig Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hamilton Funeral Home, Inc. - Peru on Apr. 11, 2025.

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Barbara A. McKaig, 88, of Willsboro, died Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at the UVM Health Network – CVPH, Plattsburgh.
She was born March 28, 1936, the daughter of Earl and Helen (Coonrod) Sayward.
Honoring her wishes there will be no public calling hours. Burial in Memorial Cemetery, Willsboro, will be in the spring.
Donations in memory of Barbara McKaig may be made to the Willsboro Senior Housing c/o Laura Lacey Curler, 15 Senior Lane, Willsboro, NY 12996.
Arrangements are in the care of the Hamilton Funeral Home, 294 Mannix Road, Peru, 518-643-9055.
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