Donald Spencer Mckay

Donald Spencer McKay, Jr. passed away on October 10, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 02 1949 to parents, Donald Spencer McKay Sr. and Anne McKay in Baltimore City, Maryland and grew up in Riviera Beach, Maryland. He attended St. Charles Seminary for a short time. Don graduated from University of Baltimore in 1976 and earned his Master's Degree from American University in 1983. Don served with Honors for four years in the United States Airforce; including doing an active tour in Vietnam. Afterward he worked for the US Federal Government as a Financial Analyst.

He had received various awards for exemplary work for the federal government, including a special citation from NSA finance and accounting office.

Don lived the rest of his life in Laurel, Maryland. Family gatherings were especially enjoyed by Don, but most of all he loved just spending time with his devoted and loving wife, Kathy.  He enjoyed playing Friday night historical simulation board games with a devoted group of friends. He was a season ticket holder for Maryland football for 31 years. He enjoyed going to Oliver's Old Towne Tavern for a burger and coffee, and loved meeting friends for an early breakfast at the Laurel Tastee Diner. Don also enjoyed reading and cooking; especially Thanksgiving Turkey dinner, and going for long walks with Kathy and the dogs. He was a history buff and an avid sports fan of the Baltimore Ravens, Orioles, Maryland Terrapins and Notre Dame.

Don is survived by two sisters: Anne Marie McKay and Mary Alice "Tiger" McKay; Nephew, Michael Bielski and his fiance, Marissa Smith; Niece, Erika Bielski; Niece-in-Law, Naomi McKay; two great-nieces: Braelyn McKay and Breanna Ingram; and two brother-in-laws: John Finster and Michael Fuller.

He is predeceased by his parents, beloved nephew, Doni and sister-in-law, Susan Finster.

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