Dale W. McClain, 59, of Buffalo, N.Y. died of cancer June 11 at a nursing home in Buffalo, N.Y. McClain hired out with First Student Inc., and was a member of Local 1908 (Buffalo, N.Y.) since 1990.
McClain served her union in various positions since 2011 when she was voted in as local delegate. In April 2011, McClain became local chairperson for Local 1908 and also General Chairperson for First Student GCA NSB. She served in the position of General Chairperson for two terms. She held all three positions at the time of her passing. McClain also served First Student as a trainer.
“She was considered one of the top school bus drivers in New York state,” Vice President Calvin Studivant said.
Relatives and friends may gather in McClain’s memory at Evangelistic Temple, 92 Hedley, Buffalo, NY on Thursday, June 18 from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. A memorial service will immediately follow.
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