Shirley Agnes Yvonne McKay Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Shirley McKay (nee Butchart) on July 30, 2022 in her 86th year. Shirley was born December 16, 1936 in Toronto where she grew up and in her early years was swept off her feet by the man of her dreams Robert “Bob” McKay at a local dance. They married in 1957 and raised their family of 3 children, several dogs, and a cat in Thornhill and then mainly lived in Don Mills. After her ‘Mom” duties were over she worked in the financial sector in Toronto and then landed a position at Reebok Canada. In 1985 Shirley and Bob pursued a love of horses and they moved to a Stouffville hobby farm. In 1996 they decided to wind down and embraced the retirement community at Parkview Village in Stouffville where they moved into a beautiful suite on the 3rd floor overlooking the gardens. Shirley was a strong, kind, caring and compassionate soul who never stopped helping others. She could be seen running friends to appointments and bringing meals to those who needed support. And if you play bridge, she would have you targeted for the infamous Monday night game where the trophy was the prize, and the prize would be proudly displayed outside the winner’s unit door. And importantly, Shirley was a Christian who lived the values of her faith. She was a proud member of St James Presbyterian Church in Stouffville, a wonderful congregation she enjoyed being with. And most of all, Shirley enjoyed her family; with 3 children, 4 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren, nephews, nieces and all the adoptive family who considered her a mother, grandmother & great-grandmother; she recently shared that she has had a full and good life. Just this year she was able to attend 2 weddings and a family reunion and this made her very happy. Shirley is predeceased by her brother James (Jim) Butchart, daughter Susan Harmsen (Peter) and son Bruce McKay (Ed). She leaves behind her beloved husband of 65 years Bob McKay, sister Ruth Nayler, son Brad McKay (Venessa), grandchildren; John Harmsen (Julia), Courtney Harmsen, Taylor Sedran (Robby), Erin McKay and great-grandchildren Mackenzie, Easton, and Cameron. A celebration of life for Shirley McKay will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that you consider a donation to Shirley’s place of worship, St James Presbyterian Church in Stouffville. https://pccweb.ca/stjames-stouffville/contact/

Shirley Agnes Yvonne McKay

July 20, 2022