William G. Burns, 50, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 unexpectedly after a brief illness. Born on December 2, 1969, son of Merrill and Rose Mary Burns. Bill was a hard worker all his life and was a perfectionist at everything he did. He was a straightforward and honest person. He loved his family and friends and was respected by all. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and working around the yard on his tractor. Most recently he worked as head of maintenance at Ross Valve for 10 years and had been a mechanic for Laidlaw and worked for Black & White Taxi, Noels Machine Shop and was always involved in all aspects of construction. He is survived by a daughter, Jamie Lee Hamilton of Schenectady, a son, James Maloney (Crystal) of Johnsonville, his girlfriend Kathleen Keary of Johnsonville, siblings, Janet Dufty of Pleasantdale, Lorelei Pettibone (Tim) of Cohoes, Lynn Lewandusky (Frank) of Burden Lake, Frances Giroux (Paul) of Troy and Jacqueline (Burns) Pazdur (Dave) of Johnsonville, 2 grandsons, 1 granddaughter, many nieces and nephews and lots of friends. In addition to his parents he is predeceased by his lifelong companion Colleen Maloney, his siblings Ross Pettibone, Donna Rehm, Sandra Wilder and Stanley Pettibone. A memorial will be held at Bills home on Sunday, November 1, 2020 from 1-3:00pm. Burial will be at 3:30pm in the family plot in West Hoosick Cemetery. Arrangements by Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, Schaghticoke (518 753 4511). Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com To plant Memorial Trees in memory of William G. Burns, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. Graveside Service West Hoosick Cemetery Sunday, November 01, 2020 3:30 PM , Memorial Service Bill's Home Sunday, November 08, 2020 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Johnsonville, NY