George R. Loucks BALLSTON SPA - George R. Loucks, 69, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Catskill, NY on May, 25, 1947, the son of George and Marian Loucks. George started his career as a Chemistry Teacher at Ballston Spa High School in 1969 and then joined the General Electric Research and Development Center in Niskayuna in 1972. He retired in 2015 after 43 years, with 19 awarded patents in the field of polymer processing. He was a lifelong member and dedicated leader of the Boys Scouts of America, having been the Scoutmaster of Troop 67 in Scotia-Glenville for many years, then organizing and running the yearly Klondike Derby Deep Freeze for the last 20 years. George was a life member of the East Jewett Volunteer Fire Department. George’s hobbies included collecting coins, then giving them away to family and friends and working on home improvement projects. He loved being in the woods with a wheel-barrow and a chainsaw, building nature trials and moving brush to the dump. He was predeceased by his parents George and Marian Loucks, and his father-in-law Clayton “Junior” Mead. George is survived by his wife Barbara, their sons Brian Loucks (Lindsay) of Napa, CA and Kevin Loucks (Kristin) of Andover, MA; and his “PEACHES” - grandchildren Paige, Elizabeth “Ellie”, Aidan George, Cade, Hannah, Ethan and Sadie; brothers Gerry Loucks (Marge) and Jeff Loucks (Cindy) all of East Jewett; mother-in-law Violet Mead of Hunter, sister-in-law Bonnie Schertl of Hunter, and numerous nieces and nephews. At George’s request there will be no services. Memorial contributions in memory of George may be made to NYOH Community Cancer Foundation, 449 Route 146, Suite 101, Clifton Park, NY 12065 or BSA Klondike Derby Deep Freeze, c/o Brian Campbell, 346 Rector Road, Scotia, NY 12302 or East Jewett Vol. Fire Dept, PO Box 105, East Jewett, NY 12424 or Animal Protective Foundation, 53 Maple Ave, Scotia, NY 12302. Online remembrances may be made at www.armerfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Saratogian from Feb. 17 to Feb. 18, 2017.

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David Smith Sr

February 11, 2022

Even though George left us 5 years ago, he is still truly missed for his kindness, ability to work well with others and his leadership. George, you left us way too soon. We miss you everyday. Prayers and sympathy to his children, grandchildren and his wife Barbara.

David Smith

February 25, 2017

Truly sad to hear of George's passing. What a great person he was! I worked with
George for 35+ years at GE. As a coworker he was kind, considerate, honest, and truly
took pride in his work. In the last years of my employment, he was my boss. He was truly gifted at dealing with and managing people.
He also was kind, helpful, and a pleasure
to talk to. He did everything and made sure things were done "by the book". He will truly be missed.
My sincere sympathy to his family. He has left us way too soon.

Jon Pratt

February 24, 2017

I was very saddened to hear of George's passing. I have so many great memories of him from my days as a scout in Troop 67. One thing that comes to mind is how he relished the weekly Scoutmaster's minute. One of his spiels went something like this:

If you want to know how important you are, put your hand in a bucket of water. Then take it out. The imprint your hand leaves on the water is about as great as the imprint you will leave on the world.

His life demonstrated otherwise.

He impacted so many boys in numerous ways: he gave us knowledge, structure, and guidance; he showed what good leadership looks like including the humility it requires and made us ready to exercise it ourselves. I'll always be grateful for his example.

Corina Pascucci(Woodworth)

February 22, 2017

Sincere Sympathy to your family.

April, Victor, Edward and David Friedman

February 20, 2017

George Locks was a strong, and compassionate man. He was the best of examples for our sons to emulate as their Scout master. Barbara and sons, may George's memory, and legacy, forever be a blessing to you all. Our sincerely felt condolences.

February 19, 2017

To family of George Loucks- Very sad to hear of George's passing. I knew him from the R&D center and was always a caring and thoughtful person. Terry McKenna

Our Scouter has Gone Home

John M. Papp

February 19, 2017

We are deeply saddened to hear about our friend George's passing, he made an immense difference in the lives of thousands of Scouts over the years. He was a true Scouter who "Dotted his "i's" and crossed his "t's" in great detail.

His love for the Klondike and Camp Boyhaven will forever be remembered.

Barbara, Kevin, and Brian, Thank You so much for sharing him with us all of these years. We are all at a loss.

Love,
John & Kim Papp
Sharon Springs, NY

February 19, 2017

Dear Family
Please know from my heart my sympathy is with you all.
Joan Higgins

February 19, 2017

I'm sorry to hear of Georges passing. He made a difference.

Doug Leininger

Richard and Roberta Harty

February 18, 2017

So sorry for your loss Barbara and Family

Sandy Speenburgh(Woodworth)

February 18, 2017

So sorry to hear of George's passing. I have fond memories of growing up in East Jewett and George was a part of that. Sincere sympathy to your family.

Bob and Dena Lawrence

February 18, 2017

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Richard Tucker

February 18, 2017

I am sorry to hear of George's too early passing after his 'recent' retirement. I knew him for many years as a co-worker at GEGR in Niskayuna where I knew him as one of the go-to guys for his building and his people. He was always willing to help out, to find answers to problems, to pave the way for progress no matter the obstacles. I missed him when he retired. Now, I am sure everyone who knew him will miss him.

February 18, 2017

Kim and I were saddened to hear of George's passing. We will always have fond memories of our old next door neighbors with the kids growing up. Our deepest condolences to the family.
Kim & Sharon Marshall and family.

George and many of his friends at Camp Boyhaven Gathering

John Papp

February 18, 2017

Carol Teetsel-Knoth

February 18, 2017

I am very sorry to hear of George's passing. I remember him as a very quiet, gentle person. My sincere condolences to Barbara and her family. May you find comfort in the memories you made over the years.

Barb cooke,

February 18, 2017

Sincere sympathy to the family.

February 18, 2017

Dear Loucks Klan: It has been a privilege and honor to work with George over the almost forty years in Scouting. He was always concerned about the bottom line---the boys. I wish to you my condolences. I know that there will be many fond memories regarding this great man. Sincerely, Bob Baldwin (unit commissioner of troop 67 in the early 1980s)

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