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John James "JJ" MCKAY

1953 - 2016

John James "JJ" MCKAY

1953 - 2016

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1953

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2016

John MCKAY Obituary

Published by Port Lincoln Times on Nov. 29, 2016.

MCKAY, John James 'JJ': Born March 9, 1953 at Parkes NSW. Passed away peacefully at Tumby Bay Hospital November 26, 2016 Aged 63 years Eldest child of Jack and Molly Mckay (deceased). Formerly of Mannanarie and Jamestown. Brother of Janet, Judy and Helen. Brother-in-law of Paul, Robert and Peter. Loved uncle of Matthew and Nicole, Julie and David, Sarah and Michael, Adrian and Sarah. Great uncle J.J. to Ava, Ellla, Mark, Max, Tayla and Lewis, William and Nash. We will remember the good old days. Rest peacefully after a short illness Janet and Paul We will miss your yearly visits to the farm and phone calls just to say g'day. Rest easy now Jack Judy and Robert Time will pass and fade away but fond memories of you brother will always be with us. Rest in Peace J.J. Helen and Peter Mitchell. The family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to all the Doctors, nursing and Hostel Services staff at the Tumby Bay Hospital for the loving and compassionate care they gave to J.J.

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