William McKay married Jean URQUHART in 1912.[1]
Sunshine Advocate (Vic. : 1924 - 1954), Friday 23 September 1938, page 3
Death of Esteemed Sunshine Resident MR. WILLIAM C. McKAY PASSES By the death of Mr. William Cunningham McKay, which occurred at his resi-dence, 150 Durham Road, on Saturday last, Sunshine has lost one of its most valued and esteemed citizens. He was a deeply religious man, being actively connected with a Christian organisation known as "The Brethren," which meets regularly for devotion at the little hall in Sun Crescent, Sunshine. Possessed of a quiet and unobtrusive personality and kindliness beyond measure, he was an example and inspiration to anyone who came into contact with him. He was a perfect gentleman, and a gentle-man in all his associations with his fellowman. His charitable acts were performed with a secrecy that typified the real character of the man. During the dark days of depression particularly when many Sunshine people were sore pressed to obtain sufficient necessities of life, they were often the recipient of parcels of goods and firewood to help them on their way, but as the traders were bound to secrecy the name of the benefactor was never divulged. In a considerable number of these instances it was the charitable heart of William C. McKay that was behind the kindly actions. He was a sincere and loyal friend, a devoted husband and a loving father, and his passing will be mourned by a large circle of people. The funeral, which took place on Monday last to the Footscray Cemetery, was considered to be the largest that ever left Sunshine, over 100 motor cars following the cortege, and at the graveside there were nearly 1000 mourners. The service was conducted by members of the church to which the late Mr. McKay belonged. The deceased, who was 55 years of age, was a nephew of the late Hugh Victor McKay, founder of the Sunshine Harvester Works. He was educated at the Ballarat School of Mines, qualifying as an engineer, and joined the firm when the industry was located at Ballarat. At the time of his death, the late Mr. Mc-Kay was chief engineer of the works at Sunshine, and he leaves a widow and six children to mourn their loss. Walter A. Warne, of Footscray, had charge of the funeral arrangements.[2]
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