Malcolm McGaughey ‘Mac’
Malcolm ‘Mac’ McGaughey, age 88, formerly of Dunbar, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2011 at the Uniontown Hospital after a short illness.
‘Mac’ was b o r n o n Sunday, August 6, 1922 in Brownsville, Pennsylvania to Robert McGaughey and Helen (Shaw) McGaughey.
He was a devoted husband to Sarah ‘Sally’ Shoemaker who passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2008.
He was also predeceased by a son, Robert ‘Bob’ who passed away in May of 1979; his parents; brothers, Charles, Robert and Edward; and a sister, Helen Darkangelo.
‘Mac’ was a member of the 13th Armored Division Black Cats. He served proudly for our country in World War II.
He was a member of Laurel Lodge No. 651 F. & A. M. in Uniontown as well as member of the American Legion Post 51 in Uniontown.
‘Mac’ was a member and former Elder of Laurel Hill Presbyterian Church.
‘Mac’ retired from Foseco in Mount Braddock after 43 years of service.
Malcolm was the loving father of Kerry McGaughey.
Also left to cherish his memory are special people in his life: his daughter-in-law, Cathy Kemmerer of Ligonier, Pennsylvania; his son-in-law, John Griffis of Uniontown, Pennsylvania; special nephew, Gary McGaughey of Denver, Colorado; and many Nieces and Nephews who all had a special place in his heart.
Malcolm was the patriarch of his family and a loving man who would do anything for anyone.
He was known for his yard sales.
He was always ready to wave at a passing stranger as he was tinkering around with something in his yard.
‘Mac’ and Sally took great joy in visiting a sick or lonely friend.
A kind and gentle man he stood for what he believed in. Sometimes a man of few words, he was honest and loyal and would always tell you the truth. But most of all he was always ready to help those in need.
‘Mac’ loved to travel and go camping in his early years.
He was excited to go and play penny slots.
Malcolm will be fondly remembered and loved by all that knew him.
Heaven has just added another angel.
We would like to give special thanks to Sherry and Judy, Linda Seaman, and the entire Staff of Uniontown Hospital 4th Floor, Dr. Cockerham, and the Fayette Home Care and Hospice, the Staff at Cherry Tree Nursing facility, 3rd floor and Doctors Burns, also Shipley and Hunter from Westmoreland Hospital as well as the Staff from the 2nd and 3rd floors.
Friends will be received in the STEPHEN R. HAKY FUNERAL HOME INC., 603 N o r t h Gallatin Avenue Extension, Uniontown, Pennsylvania today (Monday, March 28, 2011) from 2 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, March 29, 2011 until 11 a.m. when a Prayer Vigil will be held in the Funeral Home Chapel with former Pastor Bonnie Hartley officiating.
Interment will follow at LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill, Pennsylvania where Military Honors will be accorded by the General George C. Marshall AMVETS Post 103 of Hopwood.
Laurel Lodge 651 F. & A.M. will hold Masonic Services in the Funeral Home today, March 28, 2011, at 7 p.m.
Your personal written tributes and memories are welcomed and encouraged at www.hakyfuneralhome.com