KINGSBURY – Sean “Red” “Lucky” McLaughlin, 74, of Dean Road, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 11, 2020, at his home.
Born on August 24, 1945, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late John and Marena (Hewitt) McLaughlin.
Red attended St. Mary’s School in Hudson Falls and then graduated from Hudson Falls High School.
Following high school, he served in the United States Army during the Vietnam era.
On March 17, 1991, he married Ruth Hibbard at the American Legion in Hudson Falls and then St. Joseph’s Church in Fort Edward.
For several years he was a milkman for Ideal Dairy. Red served for many years for the town of Kingsbury retiring as the Water Superintendent.
He was a longtime member of the Kingsbury Volunteer Hose Company. Red’s second home was at Kampersville at Lake Dunmore in Vermont. He was also an avid hockey fan and was a faithful season ticket holder at the Civic Center. Red also enjoyed playing golf. He loved his dog Rusty. Most of all his family was important to him.
He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Ruth McLaughlin of Kingsbury; his six children, Sherry Dion and her husband, Billy of Miton, VT, Randy Baker of Hudson Falls, Shawn Matteson and her husband, Joe of Granville, Tammy Dorr of Hudson Falls, Kimberly Mackey of Hudson Falls and Martin Baker and his partner Meri of Queensbury; 20 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; two aunts and several nieces, nephews and cousins; He is also survived by his first wife, Linda Beane LaRocque and family.
Services will be announced at a later date.
“See ya Later, Love Ya!”
Memorial donations may be sent to the Kingsbury Volunteer Hose Company, 3715 Burgoyne Ave, Hudson Falls, NY 12839 or the Fort Edward Rescue Squad, Inc, P.O. Box 226, Fort Edward, NY 12828.
You were taken from us so quickly. Our hearts are broken but you’ve taught us to be strong. I am full of emotion and lost for words. You’ve touched so many peoples lives in your 74 years from fighting fires, attending hockey games, and at Kampersville. No matter where you were people left knowing you.
I know that one day I will hear you say, see ya later and love ya. I love you too Dad!
Thinking of Ruthie and the rest of the family at this sad time. Have many fond memories of Red from taking him to the Haunted house for the first time!, Black Friday shopping, the clambake sleeping over while I was going to nursing school, playing cards and having coffee and dessert at Tommy’s, him stopping by the camper to see what I was making for dinner and then sharing meals on the weekends when Ruthie was “home”, but most of all driving the tractor at Kampersville. He was a big hearted man who always wanted to help everyone. See ya later. Love ya
It is with much sadness to learn of your passing. Kampersville will not be the same without you Red. We will all miss your infectious smile and laugh, and seeing you go by in your golf cart with that leg hanging out,you were always there to solve any problem we may of had, like when something went wrong we would say where’s Red , and problem solved. You fly high till we meet again our friend you will be greatly missed by all. Our Hearts go out to Ruth and the family you are all in our prayers and thoughts.
Red words can not Express how heart broken we all are to hear of your passing. Kampersville will never be the same without you, not only for Eric and I but for our children. You were always the first person Jayce looked for every weekend. You made such a difference in so many peoples lives. RIP you will always be in our hearts and memories. Ruthie we are here if you need anything. We are so sorry for the loss of this wonderful man.
Ruth I’m so so sorry for your loss. He was a jolly happy guy. Great memories of our camping days in Luzerne. I’m sure he’s reminiscing with my dad.
RIP Red, We are going to miss you at Kampersville. I won’t have anyone to share my donuts with. The “hayride ” won’t ever be the same
Lucky was an awesome guy he used to love to joke around with me at Grand Union all the time. Even after they closed when I saw him he always gave me a big hug. He will be missed.
When I think of Lucky , it’s his contagious smile, his interesting stories and his Cajun Shrimp, oh so delicious! He touched many hearts, certainly mine, and if you knew him, you know that your paths passed for a reason. I’m so very sorry for you Ruthie and your family, as you know they are very dear to me. May God comfort and guide you. With love.
Lucky was my neighbor when I was just a kid growing up on Ninth Avenue in Hudson Falls. I remember how much he loved his family, especially his three daughters that were close to my age.
I pray that he rests in peace and that his daughters can get through this tough time knowing that he is OK and he is looking down on them with great pride as he loved them so much.
On behalf of the entire Schermerhorn Family please accept our most sincere condolences.