Donald MCKECHNIE Obituary

Don McKechnie, legend of the Fitz, my mate an brother for 5 years strong. We shared many an adventure
Loved yr spirit, Scottish Maori humour (much like Billie T)
Rest in Peace mate, catch you on the other side.

Very sad to hear of the passing of Donald. I say Donald, because that was how I first knew of him during our primary school cricket years. I was about 9 and he was about 10. We had some great battles. It was only when we were about to start intermediate school at Marist (Palmy) when he said to me "see you at Marist next year" that I thought of him as a friend. He was a bit older than me and confident. I liked that about him. We became good friends and mixed a lot in sporting circles for the next 20 years. Rest in peace brother.

Sorry to hear of the passing of my former cricket team and work mate (Norwich Life) Sooty. He attacked life with enthusiasm and gusto and with a smile on his face. Shocked to see his early passing.

Deepest sympathy to the McKechnie family in their sad loss. We have many happy memories of Donald as a teenager. The Ormrod family.

R.I.P Sooty!

Sooty, there's not much more I can add. I played a bit of cricket with you back in the 1980's & I maybe I run into u at the pub. U're were definitely colourful & usually the life of the party. Gone to soon. Bunter

Sooty

Your kindly presence has touched many people: walks, chats, the bench will never be the same again without you and the dogs.
Thank you for being so generous with your time for others.

Sincere condolences to all the family.

Farewell Sooty, missing you.

Helen

Sooty,
We cherish the special place in our hearts that will always be reserved for you.
We thank you for the gift your living brought to each and every one of us.
In our pain and tears we share
A heartache that cannot heal
But in our minds we keep our memories
That none can ever steal.
Rest in peace our friend

Sue & Kaitlin x

Will miss you so much Sooty you brought only kindness to my family and meant so much to us all. Hours of talking and laughing and putting the world to right and you helped us with our nervous girl Jazz gave her the confidence to be a happier dog. She loved you I so hope she was waiting with Missy, Rambo and Tip for you to arrive I´m sure she was. Lots of love Sooty thanks for everything.

Sooty
Sissy (Flo) and Rock
Will miss you the most all the years days and nights spent watching movies talking bout everything more than anyone on earth Fly high my brother will be watching out for you dancing in the sky

RIP Sooty - Condolences to the family. Good around bloke. I will miss our conversations & off course Rock & Bear running up for there pats.

RIP Sooty. The dog whisperer. Thanks for your help with the dogs and the yarns. Angela and Mark and Jazz(RIP) and River.

R.I.P Sooty.

Amazing Dog person. He will be happy to reunite with his beautiful babies

Rest in peace Sooty.
I loved our chats when I was on my walks.
I won´t forget you.

Wow, all those hilarious memories are now just that.
We had some magnificent adventures with our mates, Cricket, Rugby, the Carlton, and as always, non stop laughter and mischief.

Thanks Sooty for your friendship over the years. It was one of life's pleasures to have known you. You will be remembered for many little events in life's journey, but even more so, regularly in our prayers.

Sooty, you will be so sadly missed by so many people. Loved our talks while out walking your dogs. Rest in peace my friend.

Sooty I will miss our chats and lots of laughs on the bench of days gone by - but have wonderful memories of the 80's-90's playing Cricket and socialising at the Carlton etc also the occassional Sunday School sesson. Sooty you are legend and true friend, luv ya mate.

Played the meanest game of pool I ever saw. Rest in peace Don.

We are going to miss seeing you with the dogs and being able to stop for a chat.

Sorry for your loss. I worked with Sooty back in the 90s in Real Estate. Such a lovely, humble guy. Thinking of you all x