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JOHN (DON) KAVEN WYSEMAN MCKAY
Born: Aug 27, 1933
Date of Passing: Jul 26, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJOHN (DON) KAVEN WYSEMAN MCKAY It is with deep sadness that after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's Disease we announce the passing of John Kaven Wyseman McKay on July 26, 2013 at 79 years of age. John was predeceased by his wife Mary Jeanette McKay (nee Kenning), and his sister Joan Johnston. John is survived by his children Donald (Kathy), Cameron, Caitlyn, Kirsten, Donna-Jean (Gary), Graham, Joey, Douglas (Sandra), Lindsay, Scott, by his sister Betty Shibley and numerous nieces and nephews. John was born in Winnipeg, on August 27, 1933. During John's career, he held many positions with Probation and Social Services, and served on various boards and committees dedicated to improving services to adults and children until he retired in the early 1990s Dad was an avid gardener, fisherman and dog lover. In dad's later years, he started many genealogical sites that are still active today The family would like to thank the staff at River East Personal Care Home and his home care workers who devoted their time and care to dad. As a last gesture of giving to humanity that he devoted his life to serving, dad has donated his body to Medical Research. A celebration of dad's life will be held at 12:00 on August 24 in: The Fireside Room, North Kildonan M.B Church, 1315 Gateway Road, Winnipeg, Manitoba. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the charity of their choice, or to The River East Personal Care home in-house Pet Program 1375 Molson Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2K 4K8, (204) 668-7460 Email: dsaunders@extendicare.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 03, 2013
Condolences & Memories (10 entries)
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John was also very good to me when he was my probation officer as another misguided youth. He believed in me when most others wrote me off, and gave me values to enter adulthood which I still practice today. I believe he worked with me 42 years ago. RIP! - Posted by: Rick Turriff () on: Dec 20, 2014
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John and I became friends when he attended the Adult Day Program I run across from the Concordia Hospital. He was such a kind and gentle man. In this past year I had a brief time to catch up to him and had some good visits... so glad he is finally free. Rest in peace John. Jan - Posted by: Jan Severloh (Friend) on: Jan 03, 2014
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Donna, I knew you in Swan River. John was a gentle soul and a great part of our office. We enjoyed sparring with each other about our heritage, his Scottish and mine Irish, all in fun of course. Every morning about 10:00 a.m. he would come out of his office and tell me that he was going for and "egg". Of course, that being his coffee break. - Posted by: Noreen Ryan (Worked with John at 675 Archibald) on: Aug 23, 2013
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My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. - Posted by: James Price (Friend of Donna Jean) on: Aug 15, 2013
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My deepest sympathy to the McKay family. - Posted by: Cindy Vandale ((Co-worker)) on: Aug 08, 2013
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We are sorry for the loss of your Dad, Donald, Donna Jean and Doug. We knew him and your Mum for many years. How wonderful of him to donate his body to Medical Research. Our thoughts are with all of you at this time. Shirl and Don - Posted by: Shirley and Don King (Friends) on: Aug 07, 2013
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We wish all your fond memories of your Dad will help you through this difficult time. Sincere Sympathy, Ken & Grae Smith - Posted by: Grace & Ken Smith (friends ) on: Aug 07, 2013
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Don, Kathy and Family our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. - Posted by: Carol & Marlene Agland (friends of Kathy`s sister Jo Ann) on: Aug 06, 2013
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Donald, Donna Jean, Doug--and families! Such sadness to have John leave you! A strong devoted father-grandfather he was.. John you will be sadly missed by all.. My thoughts and prayers are being sent to all of you!! Rest in peace! - Posted by: Janet Parisien (family/friend) on: Aug 05, 2013
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John was very good to me as my probation officer when I was a misguided youth. Thank you friend, its been 40 years. RIP - Posted by: Ken Zastre (friend) on: Aug 03, 2013