Obituary of William C. Ingles Sr.

William C. Ingles Sr. 94, passed away at his home May 4, 2018. Bill was lovingly surrounded by his family.

Born in Whitehall, NY, he was the son of the late Charles and Bernadette Beaudoin Ingles. Bill moved to Schenectady. He was a proud army veteran of WWII. Prior to his military service from 1941-1945 he worked in the Power Department of ALCO. When the plant closed he was asked to stay on by G.E., staying on with the company until 1989. He moved from Schenectady to Ballston Lake in 1962. In conjunction with his full-time job with G.E. Bill owned the Wiggly Worm Bait and Tackle Shop on Route 50. He started at a young age learning the business with his stepfather, John Yell, growing up in Whitehall.

Over the years five generations of families were served personally by Bill Ingles. Bill adapted to the changes over the years in the way various baits were harvested and continued to pass on his knowledge of fresh water fishing well into his 90’s. The love of his life, Roberta Bascue Ingles, passed away in 1989. He was a member of Our Lady of Grace Church in Ballston Lake. He was a proud supporter of the 4 H Club and Boy Scouts of America. An icon in the community, Bill worked with the Educational programs at BH-BL and was a supporter of Youth Programs throughout the years. He was predeceased also by his grandson David Ingles.

Survivors include four sons, William C. Ingles Jr. (Marylou), Raymond Ingles (Marcia), Gary Ingles and Richard Ingles (Nancy); his brother, Albert Yell, five grandchildren, twelve great- grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and cousins.

Calling hours at the Glenville Funeral Home, 9 Glenridge Rd. Tuesday, May 8th from 6-8PM. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 9th at 12 noon at Our Lady of Grace Church, 71 Midline Rd. Ballston Lake with Rev. Jack Varno officiating. It is asked that memorial contributions in Bill’s name be made to the Saratoga Hospital (fund to be established) 211 Church St. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Interment will follow the funeral mass at Memory Gardens in Colonie, NY. Online condolences may be expressed at Glenvillefuneralhome.com.