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Robin Spence McKay

March 15, 1951 – October 8, 2025

Person standing beside vintage green car on bridge.

Peacefully at London Victoria Hospital, London, on October 8, 2025, Robin Spence McKay, age 74 of Sarnia.  Born in Chatham on March 15, 1951 son of the late Catherine and Murray McKay.

Beloved husband of Maureen O’Mara McKay.  Robin passed away just shy of his 49th wedding anniversary.

Survived by Kathleen, Michael, Dennis and Jerry O’Mara and Tom Deburger as well as many nieces and nephews.

Pre deceased by Peter Deburger, his brother Brian McKay and sisters in law Rose O’Mara and Diana O’Mara.

Robin had a lifelong passion for cars. He loved spending weekends attending car shows, make new and meeting old friends, washing and waxing his various vehicles. Robin and Maureen had many wonderful vacations travelling to car related events. His dream adventure was driving Route 66 from Chicago to Santa Monica which he accomplished in 2006.  Robin was an avid and skilled builder of model cars. He loved to relax on the deck with a beer, book and cigar.

He was the branch manager of Crane Supply in Sarnia where he was well respected by his customers. Robin faced his health challenges with a quiet strength, courage and dignity.

Cremation has taken place.

Friends and relatives may visit at the Hinnegan Peseski Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM on Wednesday October 15, 2025.

Burial will take place at St. Thomas Anglican Cemetery Dover Township on Thursday October 16, 2025 at 11 Am.

Donations to Sarnia Humane Society or P.A.W.R would be appreciated.

Sarnia and area friends and colleagues are invited to meet at Stokes Inland on Friday Oct 17, 2025 from 7-9 pm to celebrate Robin’s life.

Online condolences welcomed at www. peseski.com

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