Obituary of Verna-Adams McKay

ADAMS MCKAY, Verna June 23, 1918 - November 2, 2010 Verna Adams McKay, 92 years old, passed away peacefully with family at her side in the Mount Sinai Hospital, Palliative Care Unit, in Montreal, 4:22 pm, Tuesday, November 2, 2010. Verna was born in 1918 in the beautiful Restigouche River Valley in Sillarsville, Bonaventure County, PQ. She was the oldest daughter in the family of seven children of Archibald and Lillian (Mann) Adams. Verna was predeceased by 3 brothers: Milton, Murray, Roland, and two sisters: June and Joyce. Beloved wife of the late Robert Alexander McKay and loving mother to the late Douglas McKay, she is survived by her dear brother Clair, devoted daughter Sandra (Stewart), and treasured grandson Matthew, all of Ottawa. Verna will be greatly missed by her dearly loved friends and cherished extended family of sisters-in-law, cousins, and precious nieces and nephews. Verna was an extraordinarily strong and brilliant woman who will be remembered by all who knew her. She was a teacher, friend, confidante and support to many throughout her life. Rest in Peace, dear Verna. Rest In Peace. At Verna's request, there will be no visitation or funeral. Cremation was held at Mount Royal Crematorium on November 5th, 2010. A Memorial service will be held in the spring to honour and celebrate her life. The family wishes to especially thank the dear and dedicated friends, and the CLSC staff who worked so hard to help Verna maintain her independent living in her apartment, even as she entered her 93rd year. The family also wishes to thank the caring medical staff and volunteers of the RVH and Mount Sinai Hospital. Donations in lieu of flowers to Mount Sinai Hospital.