Obituary for: Vernon M. McCaughey

Sturbridge: Vernon M. McCaughey, 83, of Fiske Hill Rd., passed away on Saturday, June 13 ^th , in the Soldier's Home in Holyoke, after an illness.

He leaves his wife of 61 years, Hildegard (Schosnig) McCaughey; his son, James J. McCaughey and his wife Stephanie of E. Kingston, NH; his daughter, Patricia M. Porter and her husband Scott of Wilbraham; his three brothers, Joseph McCaughey of Melrose, Charles McCaughey of Somerville and John McCaughey of Prince Edward Island, Canada; his three sisters, Elizabeth Aylward, Carlotta Kelly and Mary McCaughey, all of Prince Edward Island, Canada; his daughter-in-law, Flavia Cote of East Longmeadow; his 11 grandchildren, Matthew Porter and his wife Alison, John Porter and his wife Janelle, Jennie Allegretta and her husband Andrew, Flavia McCaughey, Kyle McCaughey, Trevor McCaughey, Edward McCaughey, Shauna McCaughey, Patrick McCaughey, Brandon McCaughey and Madison McCaughey; 7 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  His son, Donald M. McCaughey, passed away in 2017.  He was also predeceased by his infant brother, Patrick McCaughey.  Vernon was born in Auburn, PEI, Canada, the son of James P. and Mary Margaret (Garland) McCaughey.  He served in the US Air Force from 1956 to 1960.  He was a longtime resident of Watertown before moving to Sturbridge.

Vernon was a private contractor partnering with his brothers in McCaughey Brothers Contracting for over 20 years.  He later went on to work for Mass. Housing and Finance as a senior field rep for 10 years before retiring many years ago.  He was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in Watertown, MA. He was involved in Watertown local politics. He was a Town Meeting Member in the 70's and played an important role in the "Think Rink" committee. Responsible for the first skating rink to be built.  In 73-74 he initiated the 1st woman's hockey team, the "Red Devils" for his daughter, who wanted to play hockey like her brothers!

Vernon enjoyed fishing, bowling and was an avid Boston Red Sox and Bruins fan.  He loved going to Amusement Parks and going to  Drive-In Movie Theaters. He loved to dance with everyone but most especially with his wife.  Vernon loved to travel with his wife, to Prince Edward Island and throughout Europe.  They also enjoyed travelling cross country in their motor home.  Vernon enjoyed working on his children's homes and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.  Vernon was a very social person and made fast friends everywhere he went.

A private graveside service will be held in St. Anne's Cemetery, Sturbridge.  There are no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Soldier's Home in Holyoke, 110 Cherry St., Holyoke, MA 01040.

The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, is directing arrangements.