Robert
Sunday January 24, 2016 from 2-4 PM and one hour prior to service (Monday from 12-1 PM)
MacKenzie & McCreath Funeral Home, Lucknow, ON

Cemetery:
Greenhill Cemetery, Lucknow, ON
In Memory of
Robert "Bob" A. MacNay
September 27th, 1932 - January 21st, 2016

Place of Death

Harbour Hill Retirement Suites, Goderich

Obituary

Robert "Bob" A. MacNay, beloved husband for 63 years of Mary MacNay (McQuillin), of Goderich and formerly of Amberley, passed away at Harbour Hill Retirement Suites, Goderich on Thursday January 21, 2016 at age 83. He was born in Ashfield Township on September 27, 1932 to the late Margaret (Button) and Alexander MacNay. Greatly missed by daughter Sharon MacNay (Stan Muzica) of Australia, son Steven (Mary) MacNay of Huron Township, and grandchildren Nelson Hill of Australia, Candice MacNay of Toronto and Michael MacNay of Ripley. Also survived by brother Don (Charlene) MacNay of London and sister-in-law Arlene MacNay of Wiarton. Predeceased by brothers Dr. Ken MacNay and Gordon MacNay. Visitation will he held at MacKenzie & McCreath Funeral Home, Lucknow on Sunday January 24, 2016 from 2-4 PM. A Funeral Service will be conducted from the chapel on Monday January 25, 2016 at 1 PM with visitation one hour prior. Spring interment Greenhill Cemetery.

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Message from Mary Ferguson2016-01-31 08:46:25
Mary & Family...So sorry for your loss.
Message from Nancy Corkum2016-01-27 15:04:12
Mary, Sharon and Steve & Families, So sorry to hear of Bob's panning. I ran into him at the Status Salon a couple of times and we had a little chat. I well remember how wonderful you and Bob were to us when we first moved to the area. Hugs to you all.
Message from Ron & Joyce Tout2016-01-27 15:00:12
Our sincere sympathy to all of Bob's Family at this difficult time.
Message from Kathy Kozma2016-01-26 17:03:17
Dear Mary...I remember meeting you & Bob for the first time when I worked at Hanover Travel...I will never forget the day he came into the office to show us 'the cheque'...! He always had the best stories & delivered them with that twinkle in his eye & the most wonderful smile! Whenever he called the office, I recognized his voice immediately! My condolences to you & your family...Bob will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him! R.I.P., Mr. MacNay. KC
Message from Rod and Joanne McDonagh2016-01-25 11:52:15
We were sorry to read of Bob's passing. We are currently in Mexico till March but please accept our condolences and thoughts. Always enjoyed seeing Bob's smiling face. Please extend our sympathies to Steve and Mary as well. Joanne and Rod.
Message from Chouhan Lal&Monika Amberley general Store2016-01-25 11:52:07
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. An icon of the community & he will be missed!
Message from Donna & Peter Lovell & Family2016-01-24 11:51:12
Mary and Family So sorry to hear of the passing of Bob. Whenever we used to see Bob he would always have a story to tell. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Message from Marion Button2016-01-24 03:40:24
To Mary and Family I am deeply sorry for your loss. Bob was a kindhearted, generous person....and I was often the recipient of that Kindness. He will be missed by all . Lovingly Marion Button Australia
Message from Joe Markovic2016-01-24 01:17:19
So sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers go with you...
Message from Sharon Bolen2016-01-23 18:57:28
Mary, Mary and Steve and families - thinking of you all Bob was a wonderful man - memories stay with you forever
Message from Mike and Laurie Gallant2016-01-23 17:13:08
Our condolences on the death of your father. Glad we had a visit with you, Steve and Mary, before we came to Florida. Bob had a great life, with a lot of memories I 'm sure he shared. Remember them all.
Message from Anne Rock & Chris McCullough2016-01-23 15:08:59
Hi Mary, Mary & Steve & family. So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was always so friendly. You will miss him. Our sympathy to Mary and the family. Anne & Chris
Message from Ab McQuilln2016-01-23 12:02:10
Mary, so sorry for you're loss. I'm one of Carmen's son's. we used to stop on the way to the lighthouse and beach at Amberly for ice cream. I've not been around in a long time I've lived in BC since 1979. I've been thinking about you since Gloria mentioned you're loss.
Message from Dave Mackay2016-01-22 23:35:25
My life is so much richer having known such a humble man. My heartfelt condolences Mary and families. Dave Mackay
Message from Kevin and Mary Anne Tout2016-01-22 21:12:11
Mary, Sharon, Steve, Mary and family, We are very sorry for your loss, and want you all to know we are thinking about you. Kevin and Mary Anne Tout
Message from Al,Sandra & Kelly Matheson2016-01-22 19:29:37
So sorry to hear of the passing of Bob. May you find comfort with the memories of Bob through family and friends. ❤️💋
Message from Sterling MacNay2016-01-22 19:25:26
I am sorry to hear of Bob's passing. My condolences to my Aunt Mary and cousins Steve and Sharon. I always enjoyed visits with him and especially remember him calmly vacating a fishing spot on a river near Amberley when a bull made an unexpected visit.
Message from Rod and Sharon Mckay2016-01-22 18:01:27
So sorry for your loss Steve and Mary.
Message from Tim C2016-01-22 17:23:50
He taught me a lot ... even handed out written instructions on how to live life on life's terms. As a friend of Bill Wilson, he will be deeply missed by me and many, many others. Fair Winds Captain.
Message from Andy&Patty Shedden2016-01-22 16:41:00
We would like to send our condolences to Mary and the McNay family, it was always a pleasure to chat with Bob on lots of occasions , he will be missed by many. Andy&Patty
Message from Gloria Neufeld & family2016-01-22 15:05:09
Mary & family Sincere sympathy in the loss of Bob, husband, father, grandfather. He will be missed by many.
Message from Ev, Patty, and Paula Jarvis2016-01-22 13:51:39
So sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts are with you and your family, Mary. I have fond memories of going to the store with Grandpa and seeing you and Bob there.
Message from Lynda Cerson (formerly MacKay)2016-01-22 12:55:16
Mary. I haven't seen either of you in several years but I always respected Bob as a genuinely kind man who helped so many. Sorry for your loss of this good man.
Message from John McGill2016-01-22 12:41:33
May I express my deepest sympathies and condolences to your family at this time. Bob will be remembered with great fondness by the entire McGill Family.
Message from Toni and John Fludder2016-01-22 12:38:01
Mary, Steve and family. Sorry for the loss of your loved one Bob.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Message from Mary-Jo Farrish and Jim Shewfelt2016-01-22 11:30:56
So sorry to hear this news. Steve, I remember your dad since I was a little girl on our way to the cottage we would always stop at the store. He was always so fun and full of life, a wonderful man who will be missed by all who knew him. Our condolences to you and Mary and family and to your mom and sister as well. Hold all those great memories tightly and he will always be with you.
Message from Bill & Nancy Stewart2016-01-22 11:29:42
McNay Family Thinking of u all at this difficult time!
Message from Vici and Ron Funston2016-01-22 11:15:46
So saddened to hear about the passing of Bob. Our prayers go with you Mary and your family.
Message from Mike walsh2016-01-22 11:12:50
Mary sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was a heck of a guy.Mike
Message from Walter and Lorraine Arnold2016-01-22 10:57:14
Our sincere sympathy in the loss of your dear husband, father & grandfather. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Message from Jim & Ruth MacKenzie2016-01-22 10:44:34
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. An icon of the community & he will be missed!
Message from Gilda & David McFarlane2016-01-22 10:41:40
We are so very sorry for your loss.
Message from Margie MacPherson2016-01-22 10:16:40
My thoughts and prayers are with you all on the passing of this great man. He always made me smile and usually had a good joke for me. He always said hi to me, but never knew, as he would say : I know you are one of those MacPherson girls" but never knew which one I was...keep smiling down on your family Bob....
Message from Brian and Helen Van Osch2016-01-22 10:12:38
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.
Message from Dennis & Jo Ann Todd2016-01-22 09:28:54
Dear Steve, Mary and family.....our thoughts are with......hugs.
Message from Jackie Anderson (Kozack)2016-01-22 09:20:39
My condolences to the entire MacNay family. What great memories I will always hold in my heart. Every person that had the honour of knowing Bob will have a treasured memory to share. Wishing you comfort wrapped in those everlasting memories. Thinking of you always.
Message from Nuala Galbraith 2016-01-22 09:10:42
Sincere condolences to Mary Deepest condolences to Mary and all of Bob's family. I have very fond memories of Bob and Mary, great chats and laughs whenever we met. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Message from Paul and Andrea Hamilton2016-01-22 08:59:51
Steve, Mary and family... Are deepest sympathy to your family. Hugs to you!
Message from Joanne and Barry brewer2016-01-22 08:18:54
Dear Mary and family our deepest sympathy to you all, robbert was a gentle giant, kind warm and caring,funny, loved his treats. We were lucky to of met him.take all our love from joanne Barry and boys xx
Message from Pat Shewfelt2016-01-22 08:01:43
Our sincere condolences on the loss of Bob. Our thoughts are with you at this time!
Message from Barry and Barb McKenzie2016-01-22 04:19:08
Steve, Mary and family...we are so sorry to hear of the loss of Steve's Dad. You are in our thoughts during this very sad time...Barry & Barb
Message from Regan MacNay2016-01-22 00:12:25
Thinking of my Uncle Bob. I will miss hearing, "I was just passing the phone," or "How are you today?" And I will miss his wonderful hugs. Aunt Mary--I'm so sorry. Much love, Regan
Message from Wayne and Joan Hartwick2016-01-21 21:38:41
Dear Mary and family, Our deepest sympathy of the passing of your beloved husband, father and grandfather. Treasure the memories, hold them close to your hearts always. Sincerely, Wayne and Joan Hartwick
Message from Linda Elliott Stanley2016-01-21 21:16:34
Mary Sharon and Steve so sorry to Here of Bob's passing ...He will be missed by many who new Him ... Memory I will treasure was His Huge Smile and Always had time to Say hello and Have a Chat no matter where We ran into each other...A Great Man Rest In Peace
Message from Joan and John pollard2016-01-21 19:06:44
Mary and family , my deepest condolences on Bobs passing. He was so much fun and had the biggest warm smile for everyone he met.He genuinely loved people. Always made you feel special when we met.. Will be a very big void in your family and missed terribly. So sorry we are away but thoughts and prayers are with you all. Will be with you at the spring interment.
Message from Liz and David Dadson2016-01-21 16:56:03
Dear Mary, Sharon and Stan, Steve and Mary, and all your family. Our condolences in the loss of Bob. What a great guy. We remember when you owned the Amberley Store and he was always ready to chat and share a good laugh. He will be greatly missed. May God comfort you all as you celebrate a life well-lived. David and Liz Dadson and family