Anne B. McKay, 91, of Needham, died September 15, 2006, at Avery Manor after a courageous battle with lymphoma.
Born in Lexington, she was the adopted daughter of the late Walter S. and Mildred (Pease) Beatty. She graduated Lexington High School in 1932 and then went on to study Library Science at Simmons College. She then worked various jobs both in the Lexington area and on Martha’s Vineyard, where her mother’s family dated back to the 1600’s.
During World War II, she started up a pen pal relationship with a soldier named Frank McKay, who became her husband in 1946. After living in Fall River, and then in Ohio, they settled in Needham in 1956 to raise their family. Anne developed a reputation as a great cook and friends, neighbors and relatives all got to enjoy her baked goods. She enjoyed writing and produced much memorable poetry. Anne was a devoted member of the Carter Memorial Methodist Church in Needham for 50 years, serving the church in many capacities. For all of her life she enjoyed summers on Martha’s Vineyard and had many long time friends there.
The beloved wife of Frank E. McKay, she leaves a son, James J. McKay and his wife Madeleine of Framingham, and a daughter, Martha Jason of Dennis. She was also the mother of the late Carolyn McKay King. In addition, she had five grandchildren, James T. and Julie McKay of Framingham, Kelley King of Dennis, Nicole Katz of Gilbert, AZ, and Kim Talbott of Syracuse, NY.
A memorial service will be held at the Carter Memorial Methodist Church, 800 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02494 on September 30, 2006 at 11:00AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Carter Memorial UMC Permanent Memorial Fund, 800 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02494
Burial services will be private on Martha’s Vineyard. Arrangements by The Eaton Funeral Home,1351 Highland Avenue Needham, MA