McKay, Ronald Edward – age 77, of Lake Egmont, passed away November 6, 2025 in Musquodoboit Valley Memorial Hospital.
Born in Jeddore, he was a son of the late Edward McKay and Doris Myers.
Ron married Susie (Dillman) McKay in 2014.
He worked in the woods for many years, also in construction. He was a member of the AFL CIO Union for 25 years. His hobbies were tinkering on the martin guitar and his mandolin. Ron was a longtime member of Truro’s Oldtime/Bluegrass Club, Eastern Shore Club and East Hants Bluegrass Club. He enjoyed long drives in Nova Scotia, shopping at many thrift stores or just sitting around watching TV. He loved working in the woods, cutting his own firewood on his woodlot, hunting, fishing and keeping busy outside. He also loved to cook and bake, especially banana bread.
Ron will be greatly missed by his wife, Susie; daughter, Lynette Myers; son, Jason Myers; sister, Lorna (Myers) McKay; many friends, family and other people who knew him.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 2 p.m. in St. Paul’s United Church, Antrim with Rev. Allan Lynk officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Paul’s United Church, c/o 78 Sanford Road, Lake Egmont, NS B0N 1Y0 or Musquodoboit Valley Health Foundation – Hospital.
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