BARBARA RUTH McKAY

Barbara Ruth McKay, 85, passed away in her sleep, with her family by her side, on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2016 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont.
She was born Aug. 4, 1930 in Fort Frances to her parents, Cecil and Lilian Gregory, where she resided most of her life.
Barb married Kenneth Carmody and together they had four children: Kenny, Carolyn, Douglas, and Chris. She later married Alan McKay and gained four stepchildren: Glenda, Jennifer, Kathy and Tom.
Barb always loved travelling, whether it was camping on Caliper Lake or a road trip across the country. She and Alan often drove out to Western Canada, taking the time to stop and visit family along the way.
Family truly meant everything to Barb. When she wasn’t able to go out to visit her siblings or children, she loved hosting family at their home in Fort Frances.
Barb was an excellent host and took pride is keeping her guests well-fed. Cooking and caring for others were two of her greatest passions.
Barb was predeceased by her parents, Cecil and Lilian Gregory; brother-in-law, Jack O’Neil; and son, Douglas Carmody.
Barb is survived by her husband, Allan; children, Ken Carmody of Fort Frances, Ont., Carolyn (John) of Thunder Bay, Ont., and Chris (Linda) Carmody of Emo, Ont.; stepchildren, Glenda Richert of Edmonton, Alta., Jennifer Sarnosky of Sherwood Park, Alta., Kathy McAllister of Norwood, Ont., and Tom (Helen) McKay of London, Ont.; and siblings Aveleine (Jack) O’Neil, David (Marie) Gregory, Dennis Gregory, Garry (Donelda) Gregory, Lucy Dolph, Linda Degelman, and Stuart (Karen) Gregory.
Barb also is survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015 at the United Church in Fort Frances.
The pallbearers were Chris Carmody, Terry Carmody, Ken Carmody, Brayden Morriseau, Jason Caul, and Garry Gregory.
If desired, in memoriam donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Alzheimer’s Society of Ontario.
Online condolences may be offered at www.greensfuneralhomefortfrances.com