Arthur "Arty" Waugh

Guilderland – Arthur “Arty” Waugh passed away at St. Peter’s Hospital on Monday night, March 7, 2022, with his loving wife, Nancy, by his side. He was deeply loved and respected by everyone who knew him. Arty was born and raised in West Albany, the youngest son of Dick and Laurabel Waugh. He graduated from So. Colonie High School and played football and baseball. He continued on to Syracuse University and received his Bachelors of Fine Arts. Arty was a 6-year member of the New York National Guard, 210th Armored, fulfilling his service commitment. Arty’s teaching and coaching career began in 1967 and he retired in 2000. He taught art and coached both football and lacrosse, coaching 45 teams at Guilderland, between the 2 sports. He was very fortunate to have had 3 terrific mentors, his department chairman, Bill Jewell and Bud Kenyon and Russ Ferris. Arty is credited with introducing lacrosse to Section 2 in 1976 and there are now more than 30 programs in the area. Arty was a long-time goalie in the Mohawk Lacrosse League and in many tournaments. The highlights were the Native American Festival games vs. the Iroquois Nationals, and the years playing at the Lake Placid Summit Lacrosse Tourney. Arty was inducted into the Adirondack Chapter of the US Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 2000 and became a Legend of Lake Placid recipient in 2015, for years of successful play. Arty was a 2021 inductee into the Capital Region Football Hall of Fame for his coaching at Guilderland. Arty and Nancy Broderick were married at the Chapel at UAlbany in 1974 and have shared a wonderful life since. He leaves behind Nancy, the love of his life, niece Debra Anderson (Chris) and great-niece Azalea, nephews Bill Waugh and Dan Carley and sister-in-law Pat Carley. He was predeceased by his parents, brother Bob, brother-in-law Jake Carley and nephew JB Carley. Arty’s ashes will be spread at locations that have had major impacts upon his life and the remainder will be buried with Nancy. A remembrance get-together will be held on Sunday, June 12th from 3-6 P.M. at the Orchard Creek Golf Club Pavilion,6700 Dunnsville Road in Altamont. Nancy would like to thank the Town of Guilderland EMTs, St. Peter’s ER, 5 and 6 floor and the ICU nurses and staff; Dr. Farooq, Dr. Khiangte and Dr. Gold for their compassionate care. Donations in Arty’s memory may be sent to the Double H Ranch, 97 Hidden Valley Rd, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846.