Jan 31, 1972 – Feb 2, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Sean Patrick McKay on Sunday, February 2nd, 2025 at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre with his family by his side.
Born in Thunder Bay, Sean remained a resident of Thunder Bay all his life. He attended St. Edward, St. Elizabeth and FWCI schools, Lakehead University and McMaster University for his Bachelor of Science and Business Administration degrees.
Sean worked for Monson Trucking as a Transport Driver, and after was a Trainer for transport driving at Northwestern Driving School. Sean worked for the City of Thunder Bay as a Transit Driver and later as Fleet Trainer for the city.
In his youth he loved to play the violin and go fishing with family. He also enjoyed hockey, baseball and chess, of which he was Thunder Bay Chess Champion. He loved football and was on the FWCI team, then the Thunder Bay Giants and later the Storm football teams. He loved to play pool and spent many happy evenings with his pool team. He was an avid motorcyclist and enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle.
Sean is survived by his partner Tammy Latta, daughter Alexis Vance, stepdaughter Shayla Latta, parents Mervin McKay and Barbara McKay, sister Elizabeth McKay, nephew Ethan McKay-Spence and niece Alex McKay-Spence. He is also survived by uncles and aunts Leonard McKay, Edmonton; Richard (Josephine) Bartlinski, Selkirk; Marion McKay, Winnipeg; William McKay, Calgary; Merna (Don) Ditcham, Winnipeg; Leona (Alvin) Wiebe, Altona; Bertin (Jeff) McKay, Ottawa; Barry (Janice) McKay, Winnipeg; Bonnie (Sean) MacLeod, Winnipeg and Diane McKay of Winnipeg. Numerous cousins and extended family also survive.
Sean was predeceased by grandparents Gertrude and Clifford McKay (nee Montroy); Amelia and Charles Bartlinski (nee Kosobucki); uncle Alvin McKay and aunt Monica McKay.
Cremation has taken place, and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Online condolences may be made through www.nwfainc.com
