Obituary of Richard Brian McKinlay

McKINLAY, Richard Brian

February 10, 1952 – November 8, 2021

Dick was the beloved husband and best friend of Linda, devoted and loving father of Jarred and Stefanie, Nathan, and Braedon and Danielle. His greatest love and joy over the last ten years was being Boppa to Jameson, Eli, and Lily; and Vienna and Sebastian.  Dick was the youngest son of the late Bob and Ilene McKinlay, and little brother to Fred (late Marg), Jack and Jeannette, and Jo-Ann (late Bill). He was the favourite son in law of the late Catherine Keith and favourite brother-in-law of Larry Wylie and the late Jim Wylie. He was Uncle to many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. Uncle Dick had a special love for his great niece Molly Wylie. Dick will also be missed by many cousins and dear friends. Dick‘s best times were having his family all together, talking, laughing, and playing. We will love and miss him forever. Visitation for family and friends will be held on November 20, 2021, from 1-4pm at the Parkside Grill, Rochester Place Golf Club & Resort, Belle River, ON. Due to COVID-19 restrictions vaccinations and masks are mandatory. Due to limited capacity, we ask that you visit and share memories with us but are mindful of others waiting to do the same.  Donations in Dick‘s memory may be made to Chatham Kent Health Alliance Foundation – Emergency Department or Windsor Regional Hospital – ICU Ouellette Campus.  Online condolences and memorial donations may be left at Reaume Funeral Home Inc., Tilbury or online at CKHA Foundation or WRH Foundation