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Shirley Irene McKay

Shirley Irene McKay

Female 1933 - 2023  (89 years)

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  • Name Shirley Irene McKay 
    Born 13 Mar 1933  Sinclair, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 22 Jan 2023  Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Lilyfield Cemetery, Lilyfield, Rural Municipality of Rosser, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I7501  Family Tree
    Last Modified 6 Jan 2025 

    Father Cecil John McKay,   b. 27 Sep 1907, Rural Municipality of Pipestone, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1986, Sinclair, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years) 
    Mother Mary Cunningham Walker,   b. 23 Nov 1910, Rural Municipality of Pipestone, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Mar 1941, Pipestone, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 30 years) 
    Married 6 Jan 1933  Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F17414  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Charles Donald Stewart,   b. 11 Feb 1930, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Jan 2008, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 77 years) 
    Children 
    +1. Donald John Stewart,   b. 7 May 1957, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Mar 2009, Lilyfield, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 51 years)
     2. Living
     3. Lorraine Stewart,   b. 16 Feb 1963, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 Feb 2017, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 53 years)
    Last Modified 6 Jan 2025 
    Family ID F17415  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - 13 Mar 1933 - Sinclair, Manitoba, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 22 Jan 2023 - Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Lilyfield Cemetery, Lilyfield, Rural Municipality of Rosser, Manitoba, Canada Link to Google Earth
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    Shirley Stewart
    Shirley Stewart

    Obituary & Death Notice
    Shirley Irene Stewart
    Shirley Irene Stewart
    It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Shirley Irene Stewart, our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, on January 22, 2023, at the age of 89.
    Irene was predeceased by her parents, Cecil and Mary McKay several years past, her husband of 54 years, Charles D. Stewart in 2008, their son Donald in 2009 and daughter Lorraine in 2017.
    Left to cherish her memory are daughter Shirley; daughter-in-law Heather; granddaughters, Vanessa and Grace; grandsons, Cameron (Krista) and Jeffrey; great-grandchildren, Neilan and Brynlee; extended family and friends.
    Mom was born March 13, 1933 to Cecil and Mary McKay of Sinclair, MB. She later left small town life to live with her Aunt Mary, Uncle Duncan and cousins, Allan and Sharon Cameron in Winnipeg, returning often, throughout her life to visit her roots in Sinclair.
    She was working at Harman's Drugstore in Winnipeg when she met the love of her life Charles D. Stewart. They were married in 1954 and resided in Lilyfield, MB where Dad farmed. Mom worked for a time as a secretary at Link Belt but she quickly adapted to being a full time farm wife feeding harvesters, driving grain trucks and operating machinery while remaining an impeccably stylish lady at all times and raising a family.
    Mom enjoyed gardening, baking, curling, playing cards, caring for family, travels with Dad, her riding lawnmower and going out for dinner. She found her greatest joy in love of family and gifted us with her teachings, kindness and strength.
    The family is grateful for the long and rich life that Mom had, the friends acquired along her path, her unwavering generosity and support, and the care she received at River Ridge Assisted Living and at Seven Oaks Hospital in her final days.
    In keeping with her wishes a private family service and interment will take place.
    --Winnipeg Free Press, Winnipeg, Manitoba, January 28, 2023