Kenneth McKAY Obituary

Very sad to find out was thinking of you both out of the blue and decided to google and see if anything came up many happy memories of Ken at Ardmore Teachers College a great guy thoughts to you Jane

Our deepest Condolences to the the Mckay family.. Ken Has been an inspiration to my girls, they attended OLSSS on his last term as a principal, this month Danielle graduated from UCONN and Neloise at Boston University both with BS Major in Biology.. Forever his words from that last day in class will be their guide in their pursuit of success " As you go out and find your place in the world, stand tall and be Proud, be the Best you can.. Noho Ora Mai..Thanks Ken.. Rest in Peace mate...

Ken was a great blessing to all who get to know him. My son was privileged to be in OLSOS and through his principal-ship, my son has learnt important values in life and gained a personality that will not disappoint Ken.

"Stand tall and be proud", "Be the best that you can" - inspired wisdom flowed from Ken. He truly was our Lord's messenger to our children.

His dedication and selflessness is an example to us all. He greeted the children and parents at the school gate every single morning, rain or shine - and Ken at the sausage sizzle!

I was honoured to be in the BOT and worked with Ken and saw his wonderful sense of humour. His presence brought relief to worrying new parents and a sense of home-coming to returning ones. We will miss him dearly.

Our thoughts are with you, Jane and family. "Be strong", Ken would say.

The visit of this angel has inspired many young lives to walk in the footsteps of a great educator and in the footsteps of our Lord.

Thank you, Ken. We will remember you.

Our deepest condolences to Jane and family for Ken's passing. An amazing leader with kind, warm heart. Always smile in his face. He is an inspirational to all of us. We will always remember him...Really sorry that we couldnt come to Ken send off as we were in Indonesia. Ronny, Herlina, Nicholas, Amelie, Christian Lianto

To Jane, Nic, Jo and Ben
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I send best wishes from my family to yours!

Jane and family

Very sorry to hear about Ken, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Barbara & Kevin Hearfield and family.

To Jane and Family..Sending our Deepest Sympathy on the sad loss of your loved Ken.We hold fond memories of fun times with you.Love Gary and Karen Short and Family.xx

I am sure when he reached heavens gates, our Lord would say, "Well done, my faithful servant" Blessings and love to all! The Mayhew family (Michael Mayhew)

Dear Jane and family

We wish to let you know you are very much in our thoughts and prayers as you celebrate the life of a much loved husband and father. He was amazing what he achieved in his life and has left an awesome legacy in his wife, his boys and his granddaughter. God WILL BE holding him in the palm of his hand. You all now have him watching over you.

With love,
Marie & Mike Greggains & family

Our deepest condolences to Jane and the family. We are very sad to hear of Ken's passing. Words cannot adequately articulate how blessed we feel and what Ken meant to Zoe, Joshua, Nadia and Abisha throughout their respective 6 years at Our Lady Star of the Sea Primary School. Ken will be fondly remembered as the best primary school Principal each of them could ever wish for. He was ever so gentle, kind, loving and caring. "Stand Tall and Be Proud" was his message to each of them as they were leaving Year 6. Heaven is so blessed to have you home. Rest in Peace Ken.
In our thoughts and in our prayers
Goh family

Dear Jane, Nic, Jo and Ben and your respective partners. Ken was an amazing man with many words of wisdom. He was a great mentor to staff and students alike. RIP Ken, although it is way to soon. Love and sympathy to you Jane, thinking of you today, sorry can't be with you. Marilyn and Neville Tuck

Dear Jane and family, when moving to NZ Ken was our first port of call for getting Michael and James into school, it was awesome to be met by such a friendly, approachable man with a real passion for his school and work. One in a million.

To Jane and family. We were greatly saddened to hear of Ken's death. Please know that our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time. God Bless.

Jane, Nic, Ben and Jo so sad to hear of the passing of such a wonderful man. Thinking of you all today.
Cathy, Hayley & Katie Gowans

Ken it was such a privilege to work with you. But most of all your friedndship was very much valued by all in our family.
Your motto to all at school, Stand, Tall and be Proud very much applies to all that you have done.
You are now in Heaven, just make sure that God keeps those beersies cold!!!!
Our thoughts are very much with Jane and family tomorrow.
Lots of love The Harvey family

To our dear ken , Jayne And family we send our love and thoughts from malaysia. We are on a flight home tomorrow so we will miss sharing your grand send off , farewell. We enjoyed being involved in your school during seans school years. You are an inspiration and great leader who will be deeply missed. Sean wrote a story as you were a living Saint when Sean talked with you, now you lay in peace and still a Saint. Thanks for your contribution to our lives ken, you will never be forgotten and will live in our lives until we meet again, warm wishes Sean, moureen, Rachel Sam & Ken Durbin

Never forgotten ken mate, leader with love and thoughts Sean moureen ken durbin

To dear Jayne and family, we are saddened to hear the passing of our dear friend and leader from our lady star of the sea. We enjoyed our sons years at school. Sean always looked up to ken and even wrote a story about a living saint called ken McKay while he attends sacred heart boys. Sean interview ken on phone and Sean was touched by kens early days. We are sorry that we are currently in malaysia on holiday returning tomorrow flight so will miss kens send off. He is a legend and will be sadly missed by all the lives he has touched, RIP regards Sean moureen , Rachel , Sam

So sad so young ...my condolences Jane and family ...I had much respect for Ken he was a great principal and employer ...thinking of you Jane

So sad to hear of your passing Ken it was a privilege to have known you. A man with a kind heart ❤ and a beautiful smile. Taken far too soon God bless
My condolences Jane at such a sad time for you

In loving memory of our favourite school leader and a special family friend. Ken was the main reason Brandon and Cameron had such an unforgettable and wonderful Primary school care. Always had a smile and an encouraging word for us all, including Shania. It was never a chore to help at the school. It was a privilege to work alongside Ken. Forever inspiring to both Jackson and Brigid as teachers too. Taken way ahead of his time. Never ever forgotten. Our love and prayers are with you forever Ken, and also with beautiful Jane and all her family. Love from the Carter-Chan family.

So sorry to hear this news. I will always have fond memories of those years at St Joseph's. My condolences to Jane, Nic, Ben and Joseph. May God bless you and comfort you at this time.

Deepest sympathy to you Jane and family.I have great memories of Ken (mad dog)while playing with and against him in Dannevirke.May he play for the All the Stars up there Rest in peace Ken. Barry{womble)gordon.Tauranga

Dear KEN - I am so sorry to hear of your passing as so young and I extend sympathy to Jane and boys and your family members. Rest In Peace Ken and I knew you were not well and was thinking of you today. You were a favourite cousin with us all with the cricket and fun we use to share on frequent outings to Dannevirke. Love Susan Sheely and the McKay family of Hiwinui Palmerston North.
May the light shine upon you Ken.

Mr McKay, you were such an amazing principal to not only me but my two younger siblings as well. you always put a smile on my face and loved when you came and had a chat to each of us at lunchtime. you will be greatly missed ❤ OLSOTS student 2002-2006

An amazing man who had such a positive impact on so many kids lives growing up. You will never be forgotten Mr McKay neither will your business like dress sense around school.

To a man I adored. Best. Friend brother inlaw. U could wish for glad I seen u last month will miss u heaps mad dog u were no 1 in my books nick ben joe jane take care thinking of u at this time c u when I get ther maddog keep the gate open