Annabelle McKay

September 24, 1931 – April 6, 2017

My mom, Annabelle McKay, was born in Toronto on September 24, 1931. She passed away on April 6, 2017. I miss her very much.

She was a super hard worker. She was intelligent in her mind and in her heart. She understood people. She understood what they needed, sometimes before they knew it themselves.

She was extremely generous. My uncle once told me a story about my mom when she was 13. She had a little part-time job. Her younger siblings would look forward to her coming home, because even at that age she would bring them candy. And she would give her mom some money to help out the family. She was 13 years old. That was who she was.

She always had a smile. She never spoke negatively about anyone. She always tried to find the positive in everyone. That was not an act. That was just how she saw people.

She had a life in sales. Even well into her 80s, she was still the top salesperson. She loved her work, and she loved people. The two went together for her. She never sold to people. She took care of them, and the sales followed.

I often remind people not to take each other for granted. One day they won’t be here. Tell the people you love that you love them. Say it now, while you still can.

Until We Meet Again, Mom.

— Franklin

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