McKee, Miriam Sewell

Miriam passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 16, 2018, at Sumac Lodge, Sarnia, at the age of 94. Miriam was born in Toronto on October 2, 1923, and was the great niece of Sir Henry Pellatt, creator and developer of Casa Loma in Toronto and cousin to renowned author and humourist Stephen Leacock of Orillia. She was predeceased by her husband J. Irvine McKee (1986). Loving mom of Hugh (Marian), Stephanie McKee, Deirdre Fretwell (William) and Adrienne Mika (Vito). Nana of Gwendolyn, Deirdre, and Brenden, great Nana of Audrey, Nolan and Pyotr. Remembered by her nephew Alex Millar and niece Michal Crowe. Predeceased by her oldest granddaughter Carmen Jones Barrie (2009) and her sister Stephanie Millar (1982). Miriam retired as a ward secretary at Sarnia General Hospital after 25 years of service. She volunteered her time between Central Baptist Church, Meals on Wheels, and Red Cross. Miriam was always thinking of others and there to help others. Cremation has already taken place. Miriam’s church family was important to her. A service celebrating Miriam’s Life will be held at Central Baptist Church, 391 London Road, Sarnia, on Friday January 19th at 1 pm. Remembrances and condolences may be expressed to the family online in “Miriam’s Guestbook” at mccormackfuneralhomesarnia.com. Sympathy may be expressed to the family through donations to the Sarnia Humane Society and the Canadian Mental Health Association. Arrangements entrusted to McCormack Funeral Home – Stewart Chapel, Sarnia.