Obituary of Gary John McKay

September 26, 1946 – Toronto, Ontario

October 8, 2023 - Canmore, Alberta

Gary McKay of Canmore, AB, passed away quietly with his family by his side at Canmore General Hospital on Thanksgiving morning Sunday, October 8, 2023 at the age of 77 years.

He was the adored husband of Cindy McKay (nee Mellor); loved father of Matthew McKay (Kim); proud Bups of Tavish and Braedy. Gary is fondly remembered and missed by his brother in-law and friend Dan and his wife Theresa, his sister in-law Judy and his loved nephews and niece Andrew, Patrick, Shannon, Mary and Scott. He was predeceased by his parents Gordon and Elsie McKay, sister Linda, his brother in-law Paul.

Words can not express the gratitude for the doctors and staff and friends at our Canmore Hospital. Your love and Kindness will never be forgotten. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Canmore Hospital in Gary’s name would be greatly appreciated, https://canmorehealthfoundation.com/donate.

A celebration of Gary’s life of adventures will be at a later date. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed here.

In living memory of Gary McKay, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Cochrane, 369 Railway Street, Cochrane, AB T4C 2E2, Telephone: 403-932-4740.