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Kenneth J. McKay

Kenneth McKay Obituary

McKAY, KENNETH J., 75, of Magnum Court in Smithfield, died Wednesday at home. He was the husband of Ann V. (Graham) McKay. They were married for 48 years.

Born in Providence, a son of the late Robert J. and Eva C. (Donovan) McKay, he lived in Smithfield for most of his life.

Mr. McKay was a Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a teacher for 24 years for the City of Providence and taught at the Nathaniel Greene School retiring in 1989. He was the owner of Mac Tree Service for 25 years retiring in 1998. He was a member of the St. Philip Church Men's Club.

He is also survived by his children, Mark K. McKay of Burrillville, Katherine E. Bywell of Swansea, Scott D. McKay of Burrillville and Paul P. McKay of Smithfield; six grandchildren and a niece and nephew. He was the grandfather of the late Alannah K. McKay and brother of the late Robert J. and Eugene T. McKay.

A Mass of Christian Burial to which relatives and friends are invited will be held Saturday at 11:00 a.m. in St. Philip Church, 622 Putnam Pike, Greenville, RI 02828. Visitation respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 169 George Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860 or Miriam Oncology Department, 164 Summit Avenue, 3rd Floor, Providence, RI 02906. For condolences please visit www.andersonwinfield.net

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Published by The Providence Journal on Jan. 25, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth McKay

15 Entries

Bruce Monfils

February 13, 2007

Dear Mark and Family
I am sorry to hear of the recent lose of your Dad. He was a great man,we have many memories of him from our hockey days. He will be in our prayers.

Anne-Marie

February 3, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Mr. Mckay. May the memories of good times sustain you throughout the days to come. GOD BLESS!

Brian Cotter

February 2, 2007

Dear Mark & family,

I was saddened to hear of the passing of your Dad. Our neighborhood was blessed in many ways and he (and your family) was a very big part of what are now fond and cherished memories. I'm very glad I knew him and am hopeful that your family is consoled by his legacy - warm neighbor, committed father and friend to many. Sincere condolences, Brian

Ed Greene

January 27, 2007

Our deepest sympathy to Ginny and Family.

Ed & Fran Greene
Washington, NH

Joseph Baxter

January 27, 2007

Dear Ginny & fAMILY:our sincere sympathy and condolences You are in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss Ken's fine voice at St. Philip's. Peggy & Joe Baxter

Colleen & Bob Martino

January 26, 2007

Mrs.McKay & family,
Our deepest condonlences to all of you in the loss of Mr. McKay. I will miss all the fun we had shucking the seemingly endless ears of corn at our family reunions in Riverside. He always made us laugh and was such a wonderful person to be around.
Love,
Colleen (Donnelly)Martino & Bob

Claire Barwick

January 25, 2007

Mark, Gloria & Family,
We pray those precious memories of your Dad and the good times you had together will carry you through. Know that you can always lean on us if you need friends.
Love,
Rob & Claire

Nancy Harrington

January 25, 2007

Mark, Gloria & family,
Our deepest sympathy to your family. May God bless you. Please call if there is anything we can do.
James, Nancy Harrington & family

William Donnelly

January 25, 2007

To Ginny and family.
Ken has left us with many fond memories of the good times we had together be it at Arrowhead and Greenville. and oh yes, Cancun

Needless to to say he will be missed
it was all too soon.

Our sympathy to all of the McKays

Love Ella-Frances and Bill

Jewel Buben

January 25, 2007

My deepest sympathy on the loss of Ken he was always very nice to me.

Melissa Cox

January 25, 2007

Mr. Mckay was my fifth grade teacher in 1979@ George J. West middle school. My best friend and I were both in his class. We never forgot him all these years because he was a really good and fun teacher. Every friday we would have a pizza party and he would bring in all kinds of snacks. Mr. Mckay would let us water the plants and a lot of times we over watered them. I will never forget him. I was just a child but he made my 5th grade class very memorable. I often mention him to my friend and we tell our kids about our 5th grade teacher Mr. Mckay. May God bless his soul and Deepest sympathy to the family.

Lisa Rabideau

January 25, 2007

To the McKay Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this trying time. The children enjoyed being able to sing to Mr. McKay during his illness and watch the joy in his eyes. To Mark, Gloria and Kelsey, please know we are here for anything you may need.

Love,
Lisa Rabideau and children

Cindy Damiano-Marsella

January 25, 2007

I worked with Ken at Nathanael Greene Middle School. He was dedicated and always fun to be around. My condolences to his family.

Francine & Ken Larsh

January 25, 2007

Mrs. McKay, Kathy & Larry, Mark, Scott, & Paul
We are very sorry to hear about your loss, you will be in our thoughts & prayers. Our Deepest sympathy to all of you.

Walter Towner

January 25, 2007

I met Mr. McKay about the time I met my wife Carolyn in the early eightes because of her friendship with Kathy. Over the years I cut wood with Mr. McKay, helped him move trees and did various outdoor chores and generally had a lot of fun working with him, fixing broken equipment and frequently hanging out talking about whatever. He was an inspiration and we will miss him very much.

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