Shawn Edward McKay.
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Shawn on Friday April 4, 2025 at the age of 47.
Survived by his loving parents Cortland and Margaret McKay. Proud and loving father to Jessica and her daughter Maddy; Gina and Erica. Lovingly remembered by his sister Melanie Hempel (Rick) and by nephews Michael (Brooke), Jacob, nieces Amanda and Nikki. Shawn will be missed by his cousins, coworkers at Winland Foods and his many friends.
Shawn’s passion for nature and the outdoors was well known. Camping, canoeing or biking all things he enjoyed, especially sharing them with the kids. During the past year Amazon was a fixture of Shawn’s daily routine, gadgets and gear and the latest items for camping or adventures! The things that prepared him for the coming Spring and new adventures, the things that gave him hope and sustained him.
Special thanks to Dr. Tozer whom Shawn had the utmost respect and admiration for, Dr. Shaw and the Juravinski Team. Leslie and the nursing team for the care at home, we thank you.
All are welcome to the Celebration of Life at South Cayuga Baptist Church, 3475 Haldimand Road 20, Dunnville on Saturday April 26th with a brief Tribute at 1:00pm with celebration following until 4:00pm. Memorial donations to the Juravinski Cancer Centre would be appreciated. Online condolences jwhartfuneralhome.com
Our sincere condolences ,Shawn was a very nice man a wonderful co worker and friend.
So sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace 🙏🙏
Our hearts and prayers are with you all 💗🙏🏼
Praising God that Shawn is now with Him in his heavenly home! 🥰
Love you!
Condolences to the family .We worked together at Winland Foods . We lost part of our family here at winland Foods .RSP Shawn .
I have worked with Shawn for several years right up until the end. I always enjoyed our camping conversations and admired his dedication to his faith. May he rest in peace.
I will miss our great conversations we had over the years . Always had that beautiful smile no matter what . A big wave was always expected when I drove by as he sat on the porch .
The world lost a gentle soul 💔
I am deeply sorry for the loss of your son brother uncle and friend l worked with Shawn great worker always ready to help wonderful smile had a lot of fun he was just a beautiful soul he will be missed deeply rest in peace my friend
I worked with Shawn for many years. He was not only a great co worker but a great friend. I will miss our conversations about his pepper gardens, bike rides and about our faith. He will be greatly missed.
Until we meet again.
RIP Shawn!!
Winland Foods / ED Smith will surely miss U & your wealth of knowledge!!
Our Prayers go out to U & your family. Gone too soon Brother!!
So very sorry for your loss, thinking of you all during this difficult time, sending comforting hugs. 🙏🙏
I’ve worked with Shawn for 15 years, my deepest condolences to his family and friends.
The Receiving Team won’t be the same.
RIP Shawn.
Pat and i send our condolences to you and your family.may he be at peace now.
I’m so sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for his family. Gone WAY too soon. 47 is too young. No more pain, no more suffering. Shawn was a good man and Co worker. He will be missed by everyone at work. Rest easy Shawn.
My condolences to the entire family. I worked with Shawn side by side for 15 years and he had a love for the outdoors, his bike ECT…… I WILL MISS OUR PRIVATE CONVERSATIONS. HE IS GREATLY MISSED .
We are so sorry for your loss.
We knew Shawn from Austin’s Park. Although Shawn usually kept to himself, he would always smile and nod or say hello in passing.
We would often see him out in his canoe in the bay enjoying the solitude.
A man of few words who knew what he enjoyed in life.
Rest easy Shawn. 🙏
Karen and Donald
My heart aches from losing such a great friend 💔 I’ve always enjoyed his company and the laughs we shared together. Deepest condolences to everyone who truly loved him – family and friends 😢 Shawn will be missed!
Fly high my friend!
My condolences to all of his family. Gone far too soon! Rest in peace Shawn♥️
My heart is broken for you all 😞. My sincerest condolences ❤️
So very sorry to hear. Thinking of your family during this very difficult time.
My condolences to Shawn’s entire family for his recent passing..God be with you all during this difficult time.. Don Barry and family.
Deepest condolences to everyone . Rest in Peace Shawn !!!
My deepest condolences to all of you. Such a terrible loss.
Our thoughts and, prayers are with you and, your family at this time.
Not many could conquer the feats Shawn and I did on our numerous canoeing trips through Algonquin park. Doing that extra portage, to get that much further into the backcountry, where he and I would set up camp on a beautiful deserted lake, or next to a pristine river. Driving out to the east coast, with many camping adventures on the way. I will truly miss my best friend Shawn. I pray that God comforts Mr and Mrs McKay, and Melanie for the loss of a great soul. May God truly bless you all in this time of sadness. And Shawn, we will see each other again in the Kingdom. Bless you my friend.
I’ve known you a very long time. It didn’t matter what time of day you always nodded or waved to everyone that passed by the house or said hello. Your no longer in pain Rest in peace Shawn walk your dog every day now.
Didn’t have the opportunity to meet Shawn’s family, during the years we conquered the great white north outdoors, and the times he came 40 mins one way just to watch and hang with friends jam out Blues and have a good laugh or get gritty with politics and religion and that’s why he shared moments in time that I had the pleasure to enjoy…sadly now I’m typing my condolences to his family. Sucks getting old eh? Love you Shawn, catch you on the other side brother. Love Shin
Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your son and brother.
I’ll always remember the Algonquin adventures and Blues jam sessions with Shawn. Good man that I’ll miss.
Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your son, brother and uncle.
I knew Shawn mainly through our mutual friend Dwayne. We were both fortunate to have known such a kind and peaceful human being. While I only went on a couple outdoor adventures with the two of them, both times Shawn’s level headedness encountering unexpected dangers kept me calm. Whether it was venturing outside of his tent to investigate a large crashing sound that woke us up in the middle of the night in Algonquin (was it a bear!? 😨) or when the three of us had to traverse what seemed like 2m high waves in a Canadian Tire inflatable to cross from Cedar Island back to the Kingston (Fort Henry) mainland after a joyous night of camping.
However, perhaps Shawn‘s greatest feat of calmness was when he was debating politics and religion with Dwayne, keeping his good friend from spiralling too much! 😋
My sincerest condolences to his family and friends. They say the good die young and that was definitely the case with Shawn. May his kind soul rest in peace. 🙏🕊️💐
Sending our sincere condolences to all the family ❤️ Bill and Marlene Gillies (Cook)
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you!
Margaret Rose, Butch and family
I am so sorry to hear about Shawn. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you. There are no words ……Know that you are being thought of; sending love and healing ❤️
I’m sorry to read about Shawn’s passing. I haven’t really sat and had a good conversation with Shawn since high school. What I do remember about Shawn was that he was always a nice guy that got along with everyone. Rest in peace buddy.