It is with broken hearts that the family of the late Grogan Vincent McKay announces his passing from the Central Newfoundland Regional Health Centre, Grand Falls-Windsor, NL on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at the age of 89 years.

Grogan Vincent McKay was born July 23, 1933 in Seal Cove, White Bay, to George and Bessie McKay.

Grogan began working in the woods as a lumber jack at a very young age.  He often told stories of his days working in the woods and the feeds they would have at the camp. He married the love of his life, Grace Morey on January 5, 1956.  They had five children, Bruce, Gerald, Eric, Barry, and Terry. He left working in the woods to become a heavy equipment operator with the Department of Highways, where he continued to work until he retired in 1983. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends at his camper near Springdale, until he moved with his wife to the White Bay Retirement Living in 2018.

Grogan leaves to mourn his wife of 67 years, Grace McKay; sons, Bruce McKay (Gloria), Seal Cove, NL, Gerald McKay (Doreen), Grande Cache, AB, Eric McKay (Christine), Seal Cove, NL, Barry McKay (Diane), Fort McMurray, AB, Terry McKay (Dena), Fort McMurray, AB; grandchildren, Christopher (Elizabeth), Damien, Mefandwy (Joe), Willette (Ruben), Jordan (Trina), Cody (Geneva), Miles (Kylee), Victoria (Mick), Stephen (Kayla), Carla, Alisha (Chris), Emma (Perry), Terri-Lynn (Jonathon); 18 great-grandchildren; sister, Tamer Rice; siblings-in-law, Annie Campbell, Nealie Burton & Joan Morey ; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends.

Grogan is predeceased by his parents, George & Bessie McKay; siblings, Heber McKay (Agnes), Calvin McKay, Stephen Matthais McKay, Daisy Parsons (Max), Ellen Osbourne (Lewis); parents-in-law, Herbert & Violet Morey; siblings-in-law, Hughie Morey, Eric Morey (Jean), Ruby Hewlett (Alec), Ches Campbell, James Burton, Roland Rice; grandson-in-law, Mighty Nyong.

Public visitation took place from Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Baie Verte, NL on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm.

The funeral service took place from Trinity Pentecostal Church, Baie Verte, NL on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 2 pm with Pastor Lindsey Foster officiating. Interment followed from Trinity Pentecostal Cemetery, Baie Verte, NL.

As an expression of sympathy, flowers are gratefully accepted, or donations may be made in Grogan's memory to Trinity Pentecostal Cemetery c/o Trinity Pentecostal Church, P.O. Box 28, Baie Verte, NL A0K 1B0.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, 22 Main Street, Baie Verte, NL.