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Ronald McKINLAY Obituary

Published by Ottawa Citizen from Sep. 5 to Sep. 8, 2015.

McKINLAY, Ronald Warrener
Capt. (Retired) RCA
March 25, 1936 – September 4, 2015
Peacefully at the Ottawa Hospital – General Campus surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Jill Frances (Née McMullen). Loving father of Kenneth Ian and Alain Louise (Carl Tilgner), and proud grandfather of Kurt, Jacqueline, Alessandra and Marcus Tilgner. Ron was a scouter, gunner, layreader emeritus of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa, and a respected analyst, modeller, mentor, guide and friend with exemplary professional and personal work ethics. He will be deeply missed by a diverse community of friends that he touched through his caring words and deeds. Friends are invited to visit the Hall of Colours of the Beechwood National Memorial Centre, 280 Beechwood Ave. (east of Vanier Parkway) on Thursday, September 10, 2015 after 1 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held in the Sacred Space at 2 p.m. followed by interment at the National Military Cemetery of the Canadian Forces and a reception in the Borden and Fleming Suites. In Memoriam donations to the National Arts Centre Foundation or the charity of your choice will be appreciated.

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Doreen Topham (nee Smith)

July 31, 2022

Dear Jill - It has been a long thread I have followed to find you. So sorry that the last link was about the passing of your husband. I have wondered for years how you have been. I hope you get this - I would love to hear from you. [email protected] (Nee Smith)

September 10, 2015

Jill, Vince and I are so sad to learn of Ron's passing. He blessed us all in so many ways. Our hearts and prayers are with you and the family. -- Betsie Danner and Vince Brennan

Hannah & Carly McKinlay

September 10, 2015

Jill, We've just learned of Ron's passing. My Mother and I are thinking of you and wishing you comfort in happy memories of him. Mom says she misses you... you were always very special to her. With love, Hannah & Carly McKinlay

Dor and Bob Brown

September 9, 2015

Jill, we were saddened to learn of Ron's passing. Our sincere thoughts are with you and your family. We look forward to seeing you in FL.

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September 9, 2015

Jill, Alain and Family. So sorry to hear of your husband and father's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all
Sheila Spruyt

September 8, 2015

My sincere condolences to Ken and his family.
Mes plus sincères condoléances à Ken et à sa famille.
Mes prières sont avec vous.
Huguette Lessard usher at N.A.C.

Cindy and Wes Wasdyke

September 8, 2015

Dear Jill, Wes and I are so sorry to learn of Ron's passing. We will miss him at St. Boniface - he was a brother-in-Christ. Our condolences.

Sylvia & Ray Dugan

September 8, 2015

We are so sorry to hear of Ron's passing, as we enjoyed meeting with him in Florida. We offer our sincere sympathy to Jill and hope we will see her in the future.

Neil & Sue Page

September 8, 2015

Jill and family,

Our sincere condolences. God bless you all.

Barry Hardaker

September 8, 2015

i worked with ron in scouting for many years way back when i first met him in barrie Ontario.He was a very caring person,driven,and a get 'er done kind of Scouter.i always enjoyed working with ron and will miss him dearly. He was a great Father and a great Scouter...Ron..you can now "Go home"knowing you "Did your Best"

Pamela Bazinet

September 8, 2015

Alain, I am so sorry to hear of the death of your father. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

Doug Kerr

September 6, 2015

Dear Jill and Family. So sorry to hear of Ron's passing. Please accept my deepest sympathy. I was an usher at your wedding during the summer '59. We were heading to our first posting. I always found Ron to be a great Gentleman and always ready to lend a helping hand. I will miss him.

Pat & Gerry Hirter

September 5, 2015

Jill and family: so very sorry to hear of Ron's passing. We're saddened by the loss of contact we all seem to experience with the passage of time and separation by distance. Ron and Gerry shared those early military training days that bring back many fond memories, including our wedding.
Thinking of you at this time and offer our most sincere condolences. Pat & Gerry

Eileen Mortimer

September 5, 2015

Ron mentored me as a Lay Reader for the Anglican Church. He was a teacher, and an encourager, generous with his time and experience. He had a wealth of stories to tell, and shared his knowledge to help others succeed. He will be missed. Prayers for Jill and the family.

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