Frank McKAY

Frank McKAY

Frank McKAY Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 4, 2004.
McKAY _ Frank Lineham (Pete) Frank Lineham (Pete), passed away quietly at home, March 24, 2004. His wife of thirty-nine years Pat (nee Anderson) predeceased him in July 1989. Pete was born in Calgary, Alberta (November 1926) and lived his childhood in Calgary and Okotoks, attending Strathcona Tweedsmuir School. Pete worked as a Cowboy (an occupation with which he always identified himself) on the rangelands of Alberta and Montana. The sea also drew him and so he went, first in Merchant Ships and then joining the Royal Canadian Navy in January 1945. He served a full career with the Navy, retiring as a Chief Petty Officer 1st Class RP4, in 1966, first to Langford, then in 1974 he and Pat built their house in Cobble Hill, where they lived the balance of their lives. There will be no Service. Pete's friends and associates are requested to remember him as they knew him. It is suggested that any memorials be made by donation to the charity of the donor's choice. Pete contributed to many. Sign the book of condolence at www.sands-funeral.com. SANDS of DUNCAN Telephone: 1-250-746-5212. 242792

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