Obituary: Donald Kendall McKay
Donald Kendall McKay, 42, Dies After Sudden Cardiac Event
CASCO – Donald Kendall McKay, a 42‑year‑old electrician’s helper from Windham, died Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, after experiencing a sudden cardiac event. McKay, who was born in New Haven, Connecticut, on Aug. 17, 1984, was a lifelong resident of the Casco‑Area and was remembered for his hard work, community involvement and love of the outdoors.
McKay graduated from Windham High School in 2003 and went on to earn two associate degrees in Electronic Technology and Electrical Technology from Southern Maine Community College in May 2007. He began his career as an electrician’s helper with Field Electric in Otisfield and later worked with McIver Electric Company for five years. While at McIver, he was preparing for his Journeyman Electrician’s License.
A devoted member of the scouting movement, McKay was active with Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts in Troop 800 in Raymond. He achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in 2003 and spent two summers as a camp counselor and rifle‑range instructor at Boy Scout Camp Hinds in Raymond.
Beyond the workshop, McKay enjoyed a variety of outdoor pursuits. He was an avid bow and gun hunter and often worked on the family tree farm, raising chickens and rabbits. He also liked building Lego kits, model railroading and spent many happy moments with his beloved dog, Riley.
McKay’s family includes his father, Donald Bryant McKay; stepmother, Sang Ok McKay; stepbrother David; and stepsister Mia. He is also survived by aunts Bettina McKay Stella (and husband Micheal Stella), Velma Jo Bowes, and Mary Katherine Galipeau (and husband Richard Lee Galipeau); uncle Stewart Bryant McKay; cousins Ricci Joe Duncan, Jay Allison Duncan, Dawn Michelle Fisher, Robert Allen Fuhr, Phillip Lester Fuhr, Courtney Lynn Martin and Robert Vernon Sargent; and several second cousins.
A Celebration of Life for McKay will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 11 a.m. at Windham Baptist Church, 973 River Road, Windham, ME 04062. A reception will follow the service, and guests are invited to bring a dish to share if they wish. For more information or to RSVP, contact the church at [email protected].
An online tribute page can be accessed at http://www.dolbyblaissegee.com.
In lieu of flowers, families may honor McKay’s memory by making a donation to the AA Central Service Office at 47 Portland St., Portland, ME 04101 (phone 207‑774‑3034) or by visiting the office’s website at http://www.csoaamaine.org.
