George R. McGaughey Jr.

George R. McGaughey, Jr., 88, of Oakfield, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2026 at Rochester General Hospital.

George was born on October 19, 1938 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He grew up in Alden and graduated from Alden Central School in 1957. George attended Albany College and The State University of Buffalo where he graduated in 1965 receiving a BA in History and a BS in Education. He spent his entire teaching career at Oakfield-Alabama Central School District.

A great passion of his was coaching football for many years at Oakfield-Alabama. In addition, George worked at the former St. Jerome Hospital on the ambulance and taught CPR and First Aid through B.O.C.E.S. After retirement, George worked at Adesa and substituted at several Genesee County Schools.

An avid Pittsburgh Pirates fan, George also loved the Buffalo Bills and all sports involving Oakfield-Alabama students. In addition, George spent 30 years traveling around the country with his son, Jim, who played in many softball tournaments. He was a huge history buff, reading as many books as he could get his hands on. George also collected American flags from different eras. He enjoyed both vegetable and flower gardening. George was especially fond of his day lilies and daffodils.

George loved and treasured his family most of all. It was at U.B. where George met the love of his life, his wife of 62 years, Marcia (Saunders) McGaughey. He is survived by his wife, Marcia, of Oakfield, daughter Carrie McGaughey of Batavia, son James (Tracey) McGaughey of Batavia, his grandchildren Lucie and Luke McGaughey, both of Batavia. George also shared a special bond with the 5 children of John and Kelly Mott, who all called him “Grandpa”. He is also survived by his sister Carol (Joseph) Cramp of Haines City, Florida and several nieces and nephews.

George is predeceased by his parents, the late George R. McGaughey, Sr. and Euphemia McGaughey, a brother, James McGaughey, a nephew, Daniel McGaughey and a niece, Theo Crane.

Per the deceased’s request, there will be no calling hours or funeral. The family will hold a private Celebration of Life at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the Oakfield-Alabama Sports Boosters. To leave an online message of condolence visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home, 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020.