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Jane McKAY Obituary
Jane was born April 8, 1942 in Kimberley, BC and passed away peacefully on Monday, December 29, 2014 at the age of 72 years, in the presence of family. Jane is lovingly remembered by her three children, Paul (Sunday), Jason (Debbie) and Barbra Carpay (John); six grandchildren, Shawna, Ryan, Victor, Anastasia, Elisha and Sophia; and her brothers, Bill and Terry. Jane was predeceased by her husband and best friend, Gerry in May of this year. Jane was the 4th of 6 children and grew up in Kimberley, BC where she met her future husband. In 1971, Jane and Gerry and 3 little kids moved to Calgary, where she worked in the Admitting Department at Foothills Hospital. She will be forever remembered for her dry sense of humor and quick wit. She regularly had the family in stitches with her off the cuff comedy. She will also be remembered as a wonderful mother, grandmother, auntie and friend. She adored her grandchildren and was known to spoil them rotten on a regular basis. Jane loved to entertain, regularly making enough food to feed an entire neighborhood, even if only a few people were coming over, Her generosity knew no bounds. She was a true lady: she loved to shop and have her nails done and her hair coiffed. As loving as she was, she was loved back 10 fold. She was adored and will be missed. We love you mom. Forever in our hearts. A Memorial Service will be held at St. James Anglican Church, 6351 Ranchview Drive NW, Calgary, AB on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.myalternatives.ca.
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Diane Pecile
January 7, 2015
Rest in peace Auntie, you will always be remembered and cherished. Your niece, Diane.
Cheryl Herzog
January 7, 2015
My condolences to the McKay family on the loss of their Mother. I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
Dave, Michele, and family Austin
January 6, 2015
Auntie was such a special person in our lives and will be forever missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this terrible loss.
Linda Clark
January 5, 2015
Dear Paul, Barb, Jason and families,
I am so sorry for you loss. Jane McKay was "ONE IN A MILLION" and it is my privilege to call her my friend. Jane was a fun loving lady who lit up the room with her warm smile, her compassion and her ability to see the good in everyone she met. She just made you want to be a better person! Those memories will be with me forever and I hope you will find comfort in all the beautiful memories you shared with her. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
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Kathi Miller
January 5, 2015
Paul & Family, so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. Jane truly was a gracious lady and will always remember the kindess Her & Gerry extended to us & others.
Our sincerest condolences,
Kathi & Felix Miller
Geraldine and John Volway
January 5, 2015
Dear Barbra and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers at the time. Your mother was a most remarkable lady and was always so gracious and loving to her family and her friends. Your mother alway had time for others, which is such a wonderful quality to have, and so many people were blessed by her love and kindness.
We also remember her great sense of humour as well as her love for the young people in St James' youth group. Your parents always made sure that their home was open to young people and they always welcomed young people into their home and taught all of us so much about unconditional love. What a wonderful example they were to the youth of St James!
We will always treasure the love and the love given to us by both your parents. We know that there is a special place heaven for your mother and your father. May you be comforted by the wonderful memories of your parents. The memories will remain in your hearts forever.
Please convey our condolences to your family. Your children were so blessed to have such wonderful, fun-loving and caring grandparents.
With love, John and Geraldine Volway
Saltair, Bristish Columbia
Rick and Alice Dixon
January 3, 2015
McKay Family, I think the description of your mother was so beautiful and true. We always loved our time with Jane when our Group 10 would gather together. She was not only beautiful, and so kind and thoughtful; but she did possess a quick wit and a wonderful sense of humor. She was known for her love of shopping, as you wrote; and all the women in Group 10 loved shopping with her. Jane was loved by all of us, and she will be greatly missed. Please try to remember her as the very loving grandmother and mother she was; we knew about each of her children and grandchildren by name because she carried each one of you in her heart, always. We are so sad to hear of her passing; may God hold all of you, and comfort you. We will always carry your Mom's beautiful face and smile with us.
Madeline McCarthy
January 2, 2015
I'm so sorry Paul and family to hear of your dear Mother's passing. She was an angel on earth. What a generous and loving lady. Thoughts and prayers for your whole family. Take care of yourselves.
Maddy (Pacholik) McCarthy
Delma Austin
January 2, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
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