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John Lais Obituary

Lais, John A. WYNANTSKILL John A. Lais, 59 of Burlington, Vt. and Wynantskill, died unexpectedly Saturday evening, August 20, 2011 at Carteret General Hospital in Morehead City, N.C. John was employed for over 30 years as a union pipe fitter and draftsman for Plumbers & Steamfitters Association Local 7 in Latham, N.Y. John's greatest pleasure was helping others. His last gift was as an organ donor. Funeral services will be held on Friday morning at 10 at the Riley Mortuary Inc., 110 Division St., Amsterdam, N.Y.; followed at 11 by Church Services at The United Presbyterian Church, 25 Church St., Amsterdam, N.Y. Calling hours are Thursday from 4 to 7 at the Riley Mortuary Inc. Memorial gifts in John's name may be made to Ronald McDonald House, 16 South Winooski Ave., Burlington, VT 05401 To send online condolences, visit www.rileymortuary.com.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Aug. 24 to Aug. 25, 2011.

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Maureen Hunter

August 20, 2020

June, we still have many happy memories.

September 7, 2011

June, we just heard of your loss and are so very sorry. The world has lost another great man. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ted and Judy Minch (Local 7 Brother)

August 26, 2011

June, I am very sorry to hear about your husband. My thoughts are with you!...Bob Picher

Lisa Longe

August 26, 2011

June so sorry to hear about John, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Think of you often. Love, Brenda and Lisa Longe

Susan Nelson

August 25, 2011

June, we are saddened to hear about your dear husband John. It was just last month that he was cracking us up at Tommy's 4th of July BBQ. You are definitely in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Jim and Susan Nelson and kids.

August 25, 2011

Very sorry for your lose.I was the man you talked to late that night next door. You all will be in my thoughts for the rest of my life. God bless you and your family.

August 25, 2011

June, I was saddened to learn about John.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love Maureen Hunter and family

Marc Cesta and Family (Local 7 Brother)

August 25, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Johns family and friends. May you find comfort in the fond memories you have.

August 24, 2011

June, we are all so very very sorry to hear about John. You both are such very good friends. John helped Don every time you's came here and when living there was so great. He will be greatly missed.
Love you, Lyla, Don, Todd & Shayne Saf and Jan Kalahar.

Kerri Nicholson

August 24, 2011

Karen, I'm so very sorry to hear about your brother. Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I'm here for you if you need anything!

Love you my friend,

August 24, 2011

I'm sorry for you lose. I was one of your neighbors in NC.

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