McKee, Ranald - Obituaries | Timiskaming Funeral Cooperative

McKee, Ranald

MCKEE, Ranald

1939 - 2023

The family announces with sorrow his peaceful passing while surrounded by loving family on February 7, 2023 at Extendicare, Timmins at the age of 83. Devoted husband of Vivian for 56 years, and loving father of Donna Pearson, Wayne McKee and Barbara McKee.

Proud grandfather of Brittney (Shawn) Waters, Jenna (Tyler) Witty, Lauren (Jack) Denommee, the late Jessica Fortier, and great-grandfather to Johnathan, Kelsey, Betty, Finn, Hayden, Hayley, Aden, Jacob, and Jackson.

Born in Restoule, he is predeceased by parents, James Alvin and Mary Jane ‘Jennie’ McKee. After his family relocated to Hamilton, Ontario, Ranald began his long and varied truck driving career. It was there that he met and married his beloved Vivian. Together, they eventually made their way to Northern Ontario, settling in Thornloe, where they raised their three children. Ranald continued his career as a truck driver there, working for Eplett’s Dairy at first, and then for Grant Transport/Miller Paving until his retirement. Although he was a hard worker and loved his job, God and family came first.

In his free time, he enjoyed travelling and visiting with family and friends, working on his hobby farm, cutting, splitting and piling many cords of wood, swimming, and playing aggravation. He had a great sense of humor, and could strike up a conversation with anyone anywhere. Ranald was a humble, honest, principled, and God-fearing man, daily reading his Bible, and faithfully striving to follow the teachings of Jesus. He will be remembered as a man of integrity, and a pillar to many. We will forever cherish the time spent with Ranald, and his presence will be sorely missed by all those fortunate enough to have known him.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Extendicare, Timmins, for their exceptional kindness and support during his last months there.

First Visitation - Held on Thursday, February 9, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Timiskaming Funeral Cooperative – Perrin Chapel (128 Whitewood Ave. New Liskeard, ON).

Second visitation - Held at the Dymond Twp Hall (181 Drive In Theatre Rd., New Liskeard, ON) on Friday, February 10, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

Service - Held at the Dymond Twp Hall (181 Drive In Theatre Rd., New Liskeard, ON) on Friday, February 10, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.

If desired, memorial donations may be made to Community Cancer Care (c/o Temiskaming Hospital Rm. 724, New Liskeard, ON, P0J 1P0).

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Vivian and family

Dear Vivian, Donna, Wayne and Barbara…..We think of you at this time, and know the Lord Ranald loved and served will have him safely home now.

Vern & Connie Martin, February 8, 2023

Donna Pearson and the McKee family

Much love and strength are sent to you for the days to come. Wishing you moments of peace and quiet remembrances as you mark this life and loss.

Janice Martell, February 8, 2023

Dear Vivian, Donna, Wayne and Barb

Many wonderful memories of being in your home and the care, love and support they had for us. Will be greatly missed ❤️

Faye Morrell, February 8, 2023

Donna McKee,Wayne McKee and Family

Sorry to hear!
My condolences to you and your family.

Dwight Evans , February 8, 2023

Wayne, Donna, Barb and family

My sincerest condolences to all of you. Sorry for your loss.

Shani, February 8, 2023

Barb McKee and family

Sending our condolences for the passing of Ranald. We appreciated your phone call at the time of our brother Grant's death and the many times we contacted you for information about Grant's whereabouts in the past.
Donald and Betty Lou Beacock and family, 41 Isabella St., SEAGRAVE, ON.
L0C 1G0

Donald & Betty Lou Beacock, February 8, 2023

Randall Mckee

Sincere sympathy on the passing of Randall Marilyn & Hugh

Hugh Hazelwod, February 8, 2023

Barb and Family

So sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. I wish you healing and peace.

Sheila O'Neill, February 8, 2023

Wayne, Donna, Barb and family

So sorry for your loss sending our condolences

Eldon and Georgette Alberta , February 8, 2023

Donna, Wayne, Barb and families

My deepest condolences to you and the entire family! I’m so sorry for your loss! Big hugs to you all!

Cathy Poupore, February 8, 2023

Vivian

My condolences to you and your family.

Elizabeth McLeod, February 8, 2023

Ranald's Family

We will always remember Ranald's kindness to Addy Scott and to us.
Jack & Lydia Scott

Jack and Lydia Scott, February 8, 2023

Vivian, Donna, Wayne and Barb

I have memories of being in your home as a child and even at that age, I felt care and gracious hospitality. Our family sends our condolences and our love to each of you and to all of your family. You will miss this dear dear man immensely.

Shelly and Doug, Jordan, Taylor and Anna Witzke, February 8, 2023

Dear Vivian, Wayne, Donna and Barb

Sending our love, thoughts and care!

We’re remembering Ranald’s very evident kind and humble spirit! ❤️

Gilbert and Dianne Gieb, February 8, 2023

Vivian Wayne Donna Barb and all family

We will miss him specially at Iron Bridge Convention Were we’d see each year Gone home to his RewardBetty

Betty, February 8, 2023

Dear Vivian, Donna, Wayne and Barb

Our deepest sympathy in the loss of dear Ranald, your partner, and father who meant so much to all . Our love and hugs to all. ❤❤

Clarence and Gwen Hazelwood, February 8, 2023

Wayne and family

My dearest McKee family… it was a great honour to have known all and especially taken care of your father/husband he was an amazing man, with a great sense of humour and I am happy to have taken care of him in his last months…SENDING STRENGTH AND LOVE…..fly high with no pain and may you rest in peace Ranald . Until we meet again. Xoxo

Ginette Collins , February 8, 2023

Vivian, Wayne, Donna, & Barbara

Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. We share in your sorrow and loss.

Austin & Marilyn Morrell, February 8, 2023

McKee family

So sorry to hear of the passing of Ranald. He will be missed by family and friends for sure. He was a wonderful God fearing man. Hugs from me to you all

Sharon Farquhar, February 8, 2023

Wayne McKee

Our deepest sympathy to Wayne and the McKee families

Doug and Ailleen Moore, February 8, 2023

Wayne McKee

Our deepest sympathy to Wayne and the McKee families

Doug and Ailleen Moore, February 8, 2023

Barb and family

My deepest sympathy to you and family, He will always be in your thoughts. He was a great neighbor and a thoughtful man.Love to all of you..Rest in peace.Ranald.

Raymond Denis , February 8, 2023

Our Dear Vivian and family

We are so sorry to hear thar Ranald is gone. I have so many memories of our youth and some of our escapades. I was the young one and always tagged along. Time has taken it's toll and we are just so happy than Ranald made the right choices while still young, so that this day can be changed into a day of rejoicing.

Lots of love from Tom, Marilyn and family

Tom Watson, February 8, 2023

Vivian, Donna,Wayne and Barbara and family

Sending our thoughts of sympathy to you all during your time of sorrow and loss.
Love The Jurys

Kim Jury, February 9, 2023

Vivian, Donna, Wayne and Barb

Dear Ones,
Sending sincere condolences on the loss of a dear husband and father.
"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." This verse is the first thing that came to me when I heard of Ranald's passing. He was faithful through this life and now has entered into eternal joy and rest.
Thinking of all with love.

Jean Byers, February 9, 2023

Randal McKee

Dear Vivian, Donna, Wayne , Barb and family.
Sorry for your loss but heavenly gain.
I have many fond memories of Randal.

Kathy Selman , February 9, 2023

Our dear Vivian .Donna .Wayne .Barb

We want to offer our deepest sympathy & love to all the family in the
loss of Ranald ! We feel we can enter in to your feelings of loss .
But for Ranald he is freed from suffering & now is entered into
eternal rest . We have good memories of days together .
Our love to all .
Sam & Ethel Byers

Sam & Ethel Byers, February 9, 2023

Dear Wayne and family

We are sorry to hear the loss of your father and we have been thinking of you. May God's comfort and encouragement be you during this difficult time.
With love and care,
Long, Mai, Martin, Hong, Marcus and Victor

Nguyen Bolduc families, February 9, 2023

Vivian,Donna,Wayne,Barbara and family

Sending our sympathies to all the family. Fond memories of a true child of God.

Bob and Linda King, February 9, 2023

The McKee family.

Clayton and Marilyn Hazelwood wish to send our sincere sympathies to everyone feeling the loss of a loved one at this time. Remembering precious times of fellowship with a true friend. Take care everyone.

Clayton Hazelwood , February 9, 2023

Donna and family

So sorry to hear about the loss of your Father.
Sending love and support to you and your family.

Tracey Feener-Snow, February 9, 2023

McKee family

Please accept our sympathy at this time of loss. Every time I see a culvert, I think of Ranald and his buddy exploring Hamilton’s underground storm drainage system. Lots of escapades that they managed to survive.
Erlene and Howard Seaborne

Erlene Seaborne , February 9, 2023

Wayne.

So sorry to hear if your beloved Dad’s passing.
Our sincerest condolences.
Eris and Judy Daniels.

Eris , February 9, 2023

McKee family

Our thoughts are with you these days. So nice we can have comfort in that they have, gone on to such a rich reward . Lots of good memories over the years
Dave and Kathy Newman

Dave & KATHY NEWMAN, February 9, 2023

The McKee family.

It was a privilege to have known Randall and his family. We think of his living testimony and example and can rest assured that he has gone on to the reward that he lived for. Our thoughts are with you all at this time of saying "till we meet again Randall". Harold and Linda Hartin

Harold Hartin , February 9, 2023

Donna

Donna so sorry to hear about your dad’s passing. Deepest condolences to you and your family

Sherry L’Heureux, February 9, 2023

Vivian and family

Just heard today of Ranald’s passing and wanted to express our condolences. I remember Ranald when he first came to Hamilton. And remember coming to your apartment on Aberdeen for dinner not long after your wedding.
Ranald became a man of substance as he followed his beliefs and a friend to many including us.
Dale and Faye MacDonald

Dale MacDonald, February 10, 2023

Vivian , Wayne and Family

Our sincere sympathy in the loss of your dear husband and father.
May memories of his faithfulness comfort you.
Dot & Ted Seymour

Dot Seymour, February 10, 2023

The McKee Family

With you in thoughts and in spirit today although unable to be there physically. May you all find peace, comfort and strength through the many great memories of time spent together with your husband, dad, grandfather, Ranald. I remember him visiting our home when he lived in the Hamilton area.....always a special and cheerful visit.

Lloyd and Diane Reid, February 10, 2023

Dear Vivian, Donna, Wayne and Barb and family.

My deepest sympathy in the loss of Dear Ranald. He was a very special man. Just being in his presence was so inspiring and encouraging. I have so many many good memories of fellowship shared together, and the many times we sat around the table and also spent outdoors. We will all miss him so much, but so thankful that he has hung his shield in victory, and is now at rest. Thinking of you all today... and the days ahead.

with brotherly love... Brent

Brent Hazelwood, February 10, 2023

Ranald's family

I have fond memories of Ranald, and we will miss his kindness, sincerity, and humour. Love to you all.

Julie Byers, February 10, 2023

Wayne McKee and Family

The path of the just shineth more and more into the perfect day! Another shield hung up in victory. What victory for Ranald! He was a good example for those looking on his life, though he will be missed.
Condolences to the whole family.

Wally and Joanne Radbourne , February 10, 2023

Dear Vivian, Donna, Wayne and Barbara and families

Thinking of all of you today. Remembering good visits and fellowship. Sending love and hugs, Celia Cowan

Celia Cowan, February 10, 2023

Vivian McKee

My heart goes out to you.
Wanted to share this with you.
Not how did he die, but how did he live?
Not what did he gain, but what did he give?
These are the units to measure worth
Of a man as a man, regardless of birth.
Not, what was his church, nor what was his creed?
But had he befriended those really in need?
Was he ever ready, with word of good cheer,
To bring back a smile, to banish a tear?
Not what did the sketch in the newspaper say,
But how many were sorry when he passed away.

Jim Kennedy , February 10, 2023

Aunt Vivian, Donna, Wayne & Barb & Auntie Thelma,

You have all been close to our hearts since the passing of Uncle Randall. We’re grateful for good memories in their home many times when that was just what we needed! Just passing on our love and condolences to all mentioned and also grandchildren & families.
Neal & Heather

Byers, February 10, 2023

Mckee Family

Thinking of all of you in this difficult time.

The Archambault Family, February 11, 2023

Vivian and family

So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow.

Allan & Pauline Peddie, February 12, 2023

Vivian, Wayne, Barb and Donna

Thinking of you all at this time. Sending our condolences and love.

Annie Hazelwood, Tom & Helen Gray, February 14, 2023

Barb & Family

Barb, so sorry to learn of your Dad's passing. Take care. Linda

Linda Clark Acton, February 18, 2023

Aunt Vivian, Wayne, Donna and Barbie and family

We will forever treasure our memories of Uncle Ranald. He was an incredible person in so many ways. The world is a better place because he lived. We are thinking of you all and sending you love and strength.

Heather and Gary Hersemeyer, February 19, 2023

Great Aunt Vivian

We loved the times we spent with Great Uncle Ranald when we were younger. He was so kind, had wonderful tales about everything and was great fun. We are so very sorry he has passed and are sending you a big hug.

Garrett and Haydn Hersemeyer, February 19, 2023

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