FRANK P. MCKAY

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FRANK P. McKAY "Chou No Noun" November 11, 1925- August 12, 2002 Peacefully and after a lengthy illness, Frank passed away with his family by his side. He leaves to mourn his passing, Maude his wife of 58 years; his children, Norman (June) McKay (Winnipeg), Jerry (Diane) (Calgary), Doreen (Richard) Bilsborrow (Winnipeg), Louise Newans (Winnipeg), Melvin McKay (Alberta), Raymond (Lorraine) (Edmonton), Russell (Calgary), Diane (George) Labonte (Millet, AB) 20 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren; Aunt Victoria McKay; numerous nieces and nephews; and in-laws Noella McKay, Florence and Herve Coutu, Alice Desjarlais and Eveline Desjarlais. Frank was predeceased by his father and mother George & Agnes McKay; step-mom Lucy Carriere; brother Ernest McKay; daughter Agnes Lavallee; sons George and two infant boys; son-in-law Don Newans; and in-laws Alexandre and Rose McKay, Laurie and Agnes Desjarlais, Chappy Desjarlais, Arthur Desjarlais and Albert Desjarlais. Frank was brought up in St. Laurent by his grandparents, Francis & Charlotte Richard. As a young man Frank spoke Michif, Cree, Ojibway, English, and French. He worked on Lake Manitoba as a fisherman, various construction jobs, for the CNR in Manitoba and around the Dryden area and the pulp industry in Ontario. He also worked on the grounds of All Saints Cemetery and spent most of his later years as a security guard. Frank was known by all his family and friends as one of the best story tellers of St. Laurent. His stories were very colourful and always verged on the edge of credibility. You never knew if what he was telling you really happened or if it was a figment of his imagination. It was a treat for one and all to hear one of his tales. Franks family would like to thank the hospital staff at GD3 Ward at the Health Sciences Centre for their excellent care. Prayers will be said at 7:00 p.m., Friday August 16 at the Desjardins Funeral Home, 357 DesMeurons. The funeral will be at the St. Laurent Roman Catholic Church, on Saturday August 17 at 11:00 a.m., with viewing and prayers at 10:30 a.m. Pallbearers will be sons Norman, Jerry, Melvin, Raymond, Russell and grandson Vincent Lavallee. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Neil Gaudry Health Centre in St. Laurent. Arrangements entrusted to: GLEN EDEN FUNERAL HOME 4477 MAIN STREET 338-7111

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 15, 2002