Louise Augusta Pearl McKee
June 10, 1924 – October 18, 2015
(nee Buik)
Pearl McKee died Sunday morning, ultimately defeated by an overwhelming lung infection. She was 91 and she had a terrific life! Pearl leaves behind an awful lot of friends and family who will always love her dearly. Predeceased by the love of her life, her husband James Alexander McKee, Pearl is survived by her daughter Muriel Margaret Chestnut, her son Dr. John David McKee (married to Kay) and her seven grandchildren: Connor, Morgan and Elora Chestnut, and, Aidan, Niamh, Liam and Sebastian McKee. Pearl was born and raised in depression era Toronto, living under the same roof with four generations. A good student, she became a great teacher. Pearl and James found each other late in life - but just in the nick of time for Muriel and John! They established their home and raised their children in Etobicoke. Upon James’ retirement, they moved to Crescent Harbour Road on the shores of lake Simcoe. After a lifetime of hard work, they managed to fit in some wonderful trips, spend time with dear friends and enjoy the arrival of their grandchildren. Following James’ untimely death, Pearl moved to Victoria Village, then on to Roberta Place and spent her final days in Woods Park Care Center. With her beautiful singing voice, her kindness, her inclination to laugh and have fun, Pearl collected so many friends along the way we are certain we will not be able to track them all down! Please pass along the sad news that she is gone. In keeping with Pearl’s wishes, her remains have been cremated and she will be sharing an urn with James in the wall at St. Paul’s Cemetery in Stroud, Innisfil. We hope you can join us for a service in Pearl’s memory to be held on October 31st, 11 am, at Collier Street United Church at 112 Collier Street, Barrie. Pearl was a charitable person and did a lot of charity work. If you wish to make a donation in her honour, we think she’d smile if she knew you gave something in her memory to the Big Sister’s of Toronto or the Canadian Cancer Society.