McKay, John Gilbert – 91, Tatamagouche, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2012 in Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital. Gilbert was born on May 6, 1920 at The Falls, Colchester County. He was the son of the late George and Christena (MacLeod) McKay. Gilbert attended school in The Falls, Tatamagouche and Dalhousie University. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Royal Canadian Navy and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 64, Tatamagouche. He was a partner with his brother Donald in the family business, McKay Bros. He had a love of nature and the outdoors. He had a keen interest in people and liked a good debate. The most important thing in his life was his family. Gilbert is survived by his wife of 58 years, Hazel (Cunningham) McKay; daughters, Gail (William K.) Place, Wellington; Karen McKay (Mark Smith), Fall River; son, George (Rachel Ladd), Tatamagouche. He was Poppa K to grandchildren Lindsay Place (Steven Foot), Eric, Alison and David Place; Marley (Neil) Ryan, Megan Tucker, Michelle Tucker (Tony Beaumier); Sydnie, Ethan and Marin Smith; Matthew, Emmett and Axton McKay and great grandchild Bentley Beaumier; nieces, Barbara McKay-Gill, Cathy Ross, and nephews Donald Munroe and Kenneth Munroe; son-in-law, David Tucker (Heather Mingo). He was predeceased by daughter Elaine Tucker, brothers Kenneth and Donald S. and sisters Georgene (Munroe) Cunningham and Ellen McKay. Funeral service was held, Monday, April 9 in Sedgwick Memorial Presbyterian Church, Tatamagouche. Interment will be at a later date in Lockerby Memorial Cemetery. Donations can be made to the Lockerby Memorial Cemetery or a charity of your choice in care of Coulter’s Funeral Home (657-3288). Online condolences can be forwarded to the family by visiting the funeral home website at: www.mmcfunerals.com