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Timothy P. McKinlay
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Timothy McKinlay Obituary
Timothy P. McKinlay, a distinguished leader in the pharmaceutical industry and a devoted member of his community, passed away on February 1, 2025, at the age of 63.
Born in Columbus, Ohio, Timothy was the son of the late Edwin and Shirley (née McLeod) McKinlay.
Timothy proudly and honorably served his country in the United States Navy, embodying the values of service and dedication that would carry through to his civilian career. He then embarked on a distinguished career as the Vice President of Clinical Research Operations in the pharmaceutical sector. His expertise was marked by his unwavering commitment to advancing medical science and improving patient care.
Timothy was the loving father of Adam E. McKinlay and Marc R. McKinlay. He is also survived by his fiancé, Suzan Smith, as well as his brothers, Thomas McKinlay (Annette) and William McKinlay. Timothy is predeceased by his sister, Kathy McKinlay.
Family, friends, and colleagues are invited to honor Timothy's life on February 7, 2025. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, followed by a Celebration of Life at 12:00 PM at The Donohue Funeral Home, 3300 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA 19073. Interment thereafter at SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Timothy’s memory would be appreciated to American Cancer Society, https://www.cancer.org/donate.html
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