Catherine « Shirley » McKay
1931-2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of
Catherine « Shirley » McKay, 89,
of Amherst, on Friday, December 11, 2020 at the Cumberland Regional
Health Care Centre. Born in Saint John, NB, Shirley was a daughter of
the late Herbert and Estelle (Gordon) Graves.
Shirley enjoyed time out doors in her flower garden and
taking long walks. She was an avid reader and was very skilled with
crossword puzzles. Family was Shirley’s focus. Her home, which always
smelled of fresh baked rolls and bread, was always open to family,
friends and neighbours. She was deeply devoted to her children,
grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Shirley will be dearly missed by her children John (Melody)
McKay, BC, daughter-in-law, Kerry Allen, Ottawa, Kevin (Joan) McKay,
Fredericton, Karen McKay, Halifax, Kellie McKay, Amherst and Gordon
McKay, Amherst; six grandchildren, Arwen, Brennan (Ally), Andrea,
Alyssa, Sarah, and Katie; three great grandchildren, Nyla, Gwendolyn,
and Douglas; three siblings, Claude (Donna) Graves, Millie DeCoste,
and Wanda Hatfield, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Shirley will be reunited with her late husband, Robert
« Bob » McKay, who passed away tragically in 1976, as well as
her son, Robert Douglas « Doug » McKay in 2012, and her
brother, Walter Graves in 1995. The losses in Shirley’s life
contributed to making her the strong woman she became and helped her
to recognize the importance of her family and the time we all have
together.
Arrangements are under the care and guidance of the
Jones Family Funeral Centre, 70 Church
Street, Amherst, NS (902-667-8777). Honouring Shirley’s wishes,
cremation has taken place and there is to be no visitation or services
at this time. A graveside service will be announced at a later date in
the summer.
For those wishing to do so, donations may be made to the LA
Animal Shelter or the Heart & Stroke Foundation of
Canada.
Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family
by visiting Shirley’s online memorial at
www.jonesfamilyfuneralcentre.ca or through the Jones Family Funeral Centre
Facebook Page.
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Décès pour la Ville: Amherst, Province: Nova Scotia