Obituary of Benjamin Allen McKay

McKAY, Benjamin Allen - age 74, Elmsdale, passed away peacefully at home on March 1st 2015. Born in Little Harbour, he was a son of the late Matthew and Laura (Baker) McKay. He was a hard- working and self- made man, sensitive and kind hearted. He cared deeply about his family and was very generous, always ready to lend a helping hand. He was the kind of man that people always felt they could talk to for hours. Due to the influence of his sister Myrtle you did not walk in the house without him insisting upon you having something to eat. Ben loved hunting, fishing, boating, the ocean, and motor biking. He loved his work. Ben and Debbie were a close team. Ben is survived by his loving wife Debbie (Sim), son Trevor (Jen Poplar), daughter Holly (Graham Stevens); granddaughters Raja-Lynn and Abby-Gayle; brothers Don (Pam), Herbie (Pat); sisters Marion (Tom Monk), Margaret Kidson and Ruby Kidson. He was predeceased by a son Ryan, brothers Cecil and Norman, sister Myrtle Turple, special brother-in-law Elmore Turple, nephews Peter McKay and Mark Stevens. No Visitation by request. Funeral service will be held 2pm, Friday March 6, in Ettinger Funeral Home, 2812 Highway 2, Shubenacadie, Father Michael Walsh officiating. Reception to follow the funeral service in the reception area. Interment in St. Bernard's Cemetery, Enfield. Family flowers only, Donations in memory of Ben to the Children's Wish Foundation would be greatly appreciated. Condolences, words of comfort and memories of Ben may be shared with the family at: www.ettingerfuneralhome.com