George Waugh

George L. Waugh 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday February 2, 2016 just three weeks after the passing of his beloved wife Peggy.

Born in Suffolk, Virginia he was the son of the late Thomas Knight and the late Mary Black.

George served as an elder in the South Albany Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses for many years. George showed kindness and compassion to those around him as he touched the lives of so many. He truly was a friend to all.

Survivors include his loving children Nathaniel (Pat), Eugene, Ernest (Kim), Leslie, Kevin (Deborah) and Helen (Andre) Leppanen. He also leaves behind many adored grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. As well a host of nieces and nephews and dear friends.

He is also survived by his loving brother in law Wilbert (Ella) Brown, sister in law Thelma Graham, and his dear friend and traveling buddy Walter Hamlin.

He is pre-deceased by his brothers William Little and Russell Little, and his dear cousin Catherine Cowan, who was like a sister to him.

The family would like to thank Evergreen Nursing Home for their loving care of both George and Peggy.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 6th at 1pm at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 400 Albany-Shaker Road, Loudonville, New York with Mark McLaughlin officiating.

Family and friends are invited and may call Friday, February 5, 2016 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the McLoughlin & Mason Funeral Home, corner of 109th Street and Third Avenue, Lansingburgh.

Please visit George's everlasting book of memories at www.mcloughlinmason.com.