George (Bubby) was born and raised in Rexford, NY, as the youngest of six children. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Catherine (Boyce) Beaudoin, and his five siblings: Mary, John Jr., Edward, Jean, and Catherine.
He attended Burnt Hills High School and went on to earn his Associate's Degree from Cobleskill Community College. He then took classes at both St. Lawrence University and Siena College towards his Bachelor's Degree, but was pulled away to the family business when they needed him.
George started his career in the family plumbing and heating business with his father and brother, later growing it into his own successful business over his career. RAMSCO, George's waterworks supply company, started from and grew to one of the largest waterworks supply houses in Upstate New York. In 1958, George married the love of his life, Mary Ann Phillips of Troy, NY.
Together, they built their own home and a beautiful life together in Clifton Park, NY, where they raised their four children: John (Molly) of Seattle, James (Shelley) of Ballston Spa, Marianne of Vancouver, Canada, and Kathleen (Dan) of Lake George, NY. George cherished his 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He and Mary Ann were long-time communicants of St.
Edward the Confessor Church in Clifton Park. He was also active in the Town of Clifton Park Republican Committee, serving as both a committeeman and chairman for many years. George and Mary Ann fell in love with Lake George after many years of boating and camping on the lake, they realized their dream of owning a lake house.
They built their dream home in Northern Lake George where they enjoyed many wonderful years with their family and friends. In later years they moved their residence to Saratoga Springs and enjoyed winters in Naples, FL. In addition to many vacations to the family cabin in Luzerne and beach trips to Cape Cod, George and Mary Ann have set out on many of their own adventure travels together, from getting lost in Europe to the red carpet treatment from Navy Captain Mullen in places like Hong Kong and Japan and many trips in between.
George was well known for his sociable and fun-loving spirit. He held dear many life-long friendships through all facets of his life. He always knew how to crack a joke and keep everyone smiling.
He was passionate about lake life; he could always be found fishing out on the boat rain or shine, or cooking on the grill for friends and family. He owned several boats and frequently took his friends and family boating, waterskiing, island camping and picnicking. He was the best grandpa to his grandkids, taking them on crazy tubing rides and secret ice-cream excursions.
When he wasn't at the lake, he could be found golfing or skiing. His uplifting, caring and energizing spirit will be greatly missed. Relatives and friends may call from 11 a.
m. to 12 p.m.
, Thursday, August 15, 2024 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518-584-5373). A funeral home service will follow directly at 12 p.
m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Online remembrances may be made at www.
burkefuneralhome.com ..
