Howard Mcgill

Howard A. McGill, age 93, of Lake Clear, NY passed away on December 27, 2021 at his residence in Lake Clear.

Born in Tupper Lake, NY on January 11, 1928, the son of John and Bernadette (Brickey) McGill, he married Shirley Duquette on May 20, 1950 in Saranac Lake. She predeceased him in 2016.

Howard was a transport driver for Latour Oil Company of Saranac Lake for many years and later worked for Rice Furniture. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and working in his workshop making many types of Adirondack Furniture and he serviced the Saranac Lake area with his Honey Wagon business.

Howard is survived by his children: Andrew (Laurie) McGill of Saranac Inn, Hugh McGill of Saranac Lake, Peter McGill of Lake Clear, Maureen (Rick) Burngasser of Lake Clear, Bernadette (Teddy) Ratelle of Saranac Lake and Bill (Lisa) McGill of Saranac Lake. His sisters: Carol (Ken) Williams of Saranac Lake and Jacquline "Jackie" VanCour of Florida. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Shannon, Patrick, Corey, Kaleen, Jamie, Erica and Logan as well as 9 great grandchildren. Howard is also survived by many nieces and nephews including a close relationship with his nephew Paul Williams and his furry buddy "Lucy".

Howard was predeceased by his loving wife of 66 years Shirley, his mother and father Bernie and John McGill, his brothers: John "Jug" and Gerald "Pete" McGill, his sisters: Colleen Finnigan, Zane McGill and Donna Law and his brothers-in-law Tom Finnigan and Ronald VanCour.

Funeral arrangements are in care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home, 20 Church Street, Saranac Lake, NY. Calling hours are scheduled for Monday January 3, 2022 from 4:00pm until 7:00pm with a prayer service starting at 4:00pm. A mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for Tuesday January 4, 2022 at 10:00am at St. Paul's Oratory in Bloomingdale, NY with the Reverend Patrick Ratigan officiating. Burial will immediately follow at St. John's in the Wilderness Cemetery in Lake Clear. The family is inviting all attendees to a reception following burial at the Town of Santa Clara Community Center in Saranac Inn. As required by law, masks are required to be worn at the Church no matter your vaccination status.

Family and friends wishing to remember Howard McGill may make memorial contribution to the Tri-Lakes Humane Society in care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home. Family and friends may also share memories, send condolences and sign the on-line guestbook at www.fortunekeoughfuneralhome.com.