Obituary of Elizabeth "Betty" McKay

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Elizabeth Christena McKay. Betty passed peacefully at the Collingwood General & Marine Hospital on Saturday May 2, 2020 at the age of 90. Predeceased by her parents James and Gladys Washer of Toronto and by her brother James Washer. Cherished wife of the late Gordon McKay. Loving mother of Michael McKay of R.R. #1, Waubaushene, Brenda (Bill) Checanis of Georgetown, John McKay of R.R. #1, Waubaushene and the late Robert McKay. Cherished grandmother of Michelle (Josh), Maureen (Ryan), Shannon (Andrew), Tammy (Kurt) and Heather (Norris). Cherished great grandmother of Laura, Robert, William, and Lilly. Elizabeth was a woman who loved her family and will always be remembered and loved in their hearts and thoughts. Out of respect for our family and friends, because of the current health situation, A private family service will be held at the COLDWATER FUNERAL HOME, Coldwater. Interment Waubaushene Protestant Cemetery. A celebration of Betty’s life will be held and announced at a later date. "Life" Life is the vehicle guided from afar Life is the stairway that leads to a star Life is the eve that catches beauty Life is the master that calls us duty Life is the happiness we seek and must find Life holds the treasures we store in our mind Life guides our thoughts sometimes profound Life is the music of wonderful sound Life is the plans that so often go wrong Life is the gladness that bursts into song Life is the possessions cherished by all Life is service we must answer the call. WA McKay