This Book of Memories memorial website is designed to be a permanent tribute paying tribute to the life and memory of Michael McKay. It allows family and friends a place to re-visit, interact with each other, share and enhance this tribute for future generations. We are both pleased and proud to provide the Book of Memories to the families of our community.

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Condolence From: Mike Moller
Condolence: Mike and I were the best of friends throughout grade school at Garfield school and St Paul's school as well as the first two years of high school at Roncalli. We spent tons of time together doing all the things that boys did together in those days: biking, catching crabs with bits of liver on a hook (Mike taught me that technique), building forts, etc, etc., etc. Mike had a good heart and, even though it had been a long time since I had seen him, I will miss him.
Wednesday March 10, 2021
Condolence From: David Dewane
Condolence: Dear McKay Family,

Condolences on the passing of Michael. I'm confident he is enjoying a new birth of freedom in the presence of God today.

Michael played a unique role in my life. In the 1980's when I was very young my family would visit Michael when he was at St. Mary's. My dad, my siblings, and I would hang out and read Trivial Pursuit questions and just generally joke around. I remember pushing his wheelchair around when I could barely see over it.

When you are young and naive it can be scary to encounter someone who is disabled. Michael was always very kind, generous, and patient with me. I specifically remember his smile and his voice. They displayed real, authentic joy. He taught me that joy and kindness were the core elements of the human spirit and as long as you held onto those, physical ailments were bearable.

I was lucky to have known Michael and had him touch my life.

Fondly,

David Dewane
Tuesday March 09, 2021
Condolence From: LuAnn Ferron
Condolence: Many years ago I used to transport Michael via Care Van. I always enjoyed the time with him, and his wonderful sense of humor. Our favorite joke to identify one another was "Old Accountants never die; they just lose their balance". His personal name for me was "Blue Heron"... Run free, Michael. I'll see you on the other side!
Monday March 08, 2021
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