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William Lee Obituary

Lee, William R. NISKAYUNA William R. Lee passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Troy, he was the son of the late William and Grace Lee. Bill was a graduate of Albany College of Pharmacy. He retired from CVS Pharmacy on Gerling Street in Schenectady after 35 years of devoted service, and will be missed by the many customers and friends he made over the years. Bill enjoyed gardening, fishing and playing poker with his friends. He loved nature and spending time outdoors. Bill is the beloved longtime companion and best friend of Denise Manny. Also surviving are his children and grandchildren; his sister Shirley Madsen; and his brother, Paul Lee. He was predeceased by one brother and one sister. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave). Calling hours will precede the service from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions would be appreciated to Community Hospice of Schenectady, 1411 Union St., Schenectady, NY 12308 or Nature Conservancy Eastern NY Chapter, 195 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205 in memory of William R. Lee. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.NewcomerAlbany.com

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Published by Albany Times Union from May 1 to May 2, 2011.

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Dexter Spaulding

May 2, 2011

The Class of 1958 Albany College of Pharmacy have lost a dedicated friend who was so enthused to be a pharmacist. My only regret is that I did not get to see Bill very much after our class graduated. We were blessed to be in his presence for a few short years. May God be with you Bill and I pray we will meet again one day to share a few more laughs and time together. Your classmate from Vermont.

May 2, 2011

I graduated with Bill in 1958. I frequently visited him on Gerling St at the old Hall's drugstore. CVS was fortunate to have such an honest and competent pharmacist as an employee. Bill rest in peace you did have a positive influence on a great many people in your role as a pharmacist at that location for so many years..
Lynn Stote Palm Coast Fl

Mary Printsky

May 2, 2011

As a frequent cumstomer of that CVS for 30 years, there were many times I watched Bill extend the utomost patience and kindenss to his clients. As a new mother, he was unfailingly helpful to me and throughout the years, I continued to patronize that store on Gerling St. because I always looked forward to dealing with Bill.
I extend my sincere condolences to the family of this very very special man.

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