Obituary of Sharon Lee McKay

McKay: Sharon Lee (née McAskile) -

Sharon, a longtime resident of Chatham, passed away suddenly at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance - Chatham Campus on July 28, 2025 at the age of 83. 

Born in St. Thomas, Sharon was the daughter of the late Lee and Queenie (née McLaren) McAskile. 

Beloved wife of 50 years to the late Robert "Bob" (2014).

Loving mother to Dr. Michael (Aynsley), Steven (Sue), and Matthew (Denise).

Caring grandmother to Chloe, Adrian (Jessica), Carter, Colin, and Raegan. Great-grandmother to Naomi and Kingston.

Sister to Barbara Thatcher (the late Barrie) and Diane Bell (Doug). Sister-in-law to Kay McKay.

Sharon will be missed by many nieces, nephews, friends and extended family.

Besides her family (especially her Grandchildren), Sharon loved to cook. She will be remembered for her amazing meals and her "Nana" sized slices of cake. Her home was always a welcoming place for family and even friends of family, often feeding friends and neighbours. Sharon loved to read cookbooks, shop and listen to talk radio.

Sharon and her late husband Bob loved spending time at their Erieau retreat during the summers. 

Sharon was a caseworker with the County of Kent, her true compassion was evident with the purchases of food and clothes for many of her clients out of her own pocket. She started her career as an RN at Chatham Public General Hospital.

Cremation has taken place. A family gathering will be held at a later date.

Donations made in memory of Sharon to the Pet and Wildlife Rescue or to the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation would be appreciated by the family. 

Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com

McKinlay Funeral Home

459 St. Clair Street, Chatham

519-351-2040