- Date Of Birth: January 1, 1936
- Date Of Death: June 17, 2020
- State: Massachusetts
John A. McKay of Jamaica Plain passed away peacefully at home, after a strong and courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones on June 17, 2020 at the age of eighty-four. He was the beloved husband of the late Dorothy (Claffey) McKay. He was the loving father of Stephen McKay and his wife Priscilla of Connecticut, Paul McKay and his fiance Kelly Kennedy of Norwood, Deborah Cronan and her husband John of Wareham and the late John McKay, Jr. He was the cherished grandfather of Ryan and Melissa McKay and Jennifer, John and James Cronan. He leaves his first great granddaughter, Emma Barber. He was the brother of Edward McKay of Dedham, Laura Touhey of Walpole, Lloyd McKay of Maine, Rosemary O’Brien of Sharon and the late Irene was the first New Year’s Day baby born on January 1, 1936 in Boston to Edward and Laura (McIver) McKay. He grew up in Jamaica Plain. He was a Cub Master for Boy Scouts, enjoyed camping, trains and minor league baseball. John was a plasterer, and proudly worked for the MBTA for 30 years, before retiring to Plymouth, MA. The most joy he got was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great granddaughter.
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