Arthur H. McGee

Arthur H. McGee, 74, of Massena, passed away unexpectedly on March 10, 2026, at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital.

Born on December 7, 1951, in Massena, Arthur was the son of the late Lawrence and Myrtle (Mitchell) McGee. He graduated from Massena High School and, on February 12, 1972, married Gail Saumier at the Emmanuel Congregational United Church of Christ. At the age of 15, he began working at Ames Department Store, where he remained for more than 30 years until the store closed in 2002. He then joined Tarbell Management Group as a gas attendant at Bear’s Den, serving in that role for the past 24 years.

Art had a gift for being around people. He loved sharing a good joke and bringing smiles to those around him. An avid coin collector, he was also a loyal fan of the Philadelphia Phillies, Philadelphia Flyers, and Los Angeles Rams. He especially cherished his Saturday morning gatherings with friends at Vance Savage’s garage.

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Gail; his sons, Al McGee and Terry (Andrea) McGee, all of Massena; his grandchildren, Kyle Cooney, Alonie (Taylor) McGee, Logan (Chloe) McGee, Kylie McGee (Chase), Alex, Guevara, Amelia Montroy, Isabella Southwick, and Seriah McGee; his great-grandchildren, Victoria, Little Alonie, Maddie, and Kinsley; his brother, Charles McGee of Massena; many nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog, Maggie. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, James, Gerald, and Ronald McGee.