James Stewart McKay PETITCODIAC, NB - James Stewart McKay of Smith Street, Petitcodiac, age 81, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2004 at his residence. Born October 3, 1922 in Lislea County, Derry, Northern Ireland, he was a son of the late George and Martha (Ewing) McKay. He attended schools in Northern Ireland and in New Brunswick. A graduate of Maritime Forest Ranger School, Fredericton, he worked in southern NB for the Department of Natural Resources, retiring in 1982. A Veteran of World War II, The Normandy Invasion and North West Europe, he was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 41, Petitcodiac and the North Shore Regiment Veterans Association. He is survived by sons, Austin (Valerie) of Fawcett Hill, Mervyn of Calgary; sister, Marion of London, Ont.; two grandsons, Austin Jr, Stuart; one granddaughter, Sherry; four great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, and also former daughter-in-law, friend and neighbor, Doris. He was predeceased by his wife, Edith (Demont); sisters, Annie and Lillian; brother, John. Resting at Armstrong's Funeral Home, Petitcodiac, with visiting hours on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm. The Royal Canadian Legion will be holding a memorial service at the funeral home, Thursday at 7pm. The funeral will be held from St. Andrew's Anglican Church on Friday, September 17, 2004 at 2:00pm, Rev. Morton officiating. A reception will be held following the service at the church hall. Burial will be held in Maplewood Cemetery. www.armstrongsfh.com