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George McKee
April 18, 1933 - February 15, 2015
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<div itemprop="description">McKee, George Benjamin, Lt.(N), (Ret&rsquo;d) CD, MMM- 81, Dartmouth. With deep sadness, the family announces George&rsquo;s passing on Sunday, February 15, in the Dartmouth General Hospital. George was born in Halifax on April 18, 1933 and raised in Montreal, where he resided until enrolling in the Canadian Navy in October 1950. He served in the Korean War, sailing onboard HMCS Haida. He served onboard many ships during his naval career, with his last sea posting being Coxswain on HMCS Ottawa from 1976-79. He enjoyed visiting many countries and circumnavigated the world twice during his naval career. He rose through the ranks to Chief Petty Officer 1st Class and took his commission in 1980. He was invested as a Member of the Order of Military Merit in Ottawa in 1989. He remained in the Navy until retirement in 1990. <br />George then transferred to the Reserves (CIC) and served until 1998. He was the son of the late George and Nina (Rose) McKee of Montreal. He is survived by his wife Ann (Lauchlan); daughter Lesley; son Andrew; grandson Benjamin and granddaughter Cate; Sister Joyce (Norbert) Schaaf, Montreal; sister-in-law Bertha McKee, Dartmouth as well as nephews Brian and Stephen Jackson, Scott and Michael McKee, Rodney Schaaf, Jamie Lauchlan; Nieces Susan and Sandra Jackson, Heidi Schaaf, and Kim Lauchlan. <br />He was predeceased by his sister Jean Jackson and brother Fred McKee; brother-in-law Bob Jackson and James (Marion) Lauchlan; sister-in-law Janet (Bradley) Jones. George was a loving husband, father and grandfather, who cared deeply for his family. He enjoyed reading, watching documentaries and going for walks. He was Past Master of Woodlawn Masonic Lodge #131 AF&amp;AM. He was a Past Grand Director of Ceremonies, Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia (2002). He served as an elder for 17 years at Stairs Memorial United Church. He also was a member of the Atlantic Chief and Petty Officer&rsquo;s Association. <br />A very special thank you to family physician Dr. Rayma MacPherson and also Dr. Peter Crago of the Dartmouth General Hospital. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held on Friday February 20th from 2 &ndash; 4 pm at Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main Street, Dartmouth. Both a Masonic and church service will be held on Saturday February 21st at 2 pm at Stairs Memorial United Church, Hester Street, Dartmouth with Rev. Sarah Raeburn officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to charity of choice</div>