Bernard John Vaughn

ADAMSVILLE – Bernard John Vaughn, 80, of Adamsville, took the Lord’s hand on Wednesday, January 20, 2016.

Born on March 18, 1935, he was the son of the late John and Erma (Stewart) Vaughn.

Bernie graduated from Hudson Falls High School in 1952 and the following year, 1953, he married Margaret Keays.

Bernie was employed at NIBCO while starting his dairy farm business in Kingsbury, which was later presented with a Dairy of Distinction Award.  His faithful German Shepherd, Tanya, was constantly with him during these years.

Bernie built two houses from his own sawmill, the Peg Bern Sawmill.  He and his wife, Peggy, were charter members of the Barnstormers Snowmobile Club and Bernie was a firefighter in the Kingsbury Fire Department.   He also served as deacon for Kingsbury Baptist Church for many years.  Bernie established the Hen House Diner, where he enjoyed joking with the customers.   He also operated the Adamsville Store for several years.   His passion for farming extended into his last summer, where he cut, raked and baled the hayfields of his farm in Adamsville.  Bernie was a man who liked things done right.   His hair was always impeccably combed and his lawn was always impeccably cut.  He enjoyed his early morning ride “around the block”, family gatherings at “The Pond”, his motorcycles and old cars and reading books to his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  His sense of humor and the many Bernie-isms will be sorely missed.

Besides his parents, Bernie was predeceased by his brother, Malcolm Vaughn; his sister, Lynnette Vaughn and his son, Kevin J. Vaughn.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Margaret “Peggy” Vaughn; his daughters, Lisa Friedman and her husband, Charles and Karla Rukat and her husband, Tarry; his grandchildren, Heather Tucker and her husband, Jeff, Kerrie Strong and her significant other, Kevin Watrous, Kyle Rukat, Tori and Hilary Vaughn, Derek and Carrie Marie Vaughn, Adisen and Landen Friedman; 11 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; his brother Duane Vaughn and his wife, Barb; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call on Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Gospel Lighthouse Church, 30 LaCrosse Street in Hudson Falls.

Funeral Services will follow the calling hours at 6 p.m. at Gospel Lighthouse Church, with the Reverend Paul Mead, pastor, officiating and the Reverend Phil Bowen, co-officiating.

Burial will be at the convenience of the family, at Kingsbury Cemetery in the town of Kingsbury.

In lieu of flowers, Bernard’s family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Kingsbury Cemetery Association, c/o Lois Sullivan, 15 Old Cronin Rd, Queensbury, New York 12804.

The family offers a special thank you to the staff at Adirondack Cardiology and the Cardiac Care Unit at Albany Medical Center for the wonderful care and compassion given to Bernie and his family.

Arrangements are under the care of Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street, in Hudson Falls.

“KEEP THE FAITH”