McKie, Lady : Phyllis Gertrude Ross was born in Montreal, Canada to Mr. and Mrs. John Ross. On 28 September 1929 she married Gerald Walker Birks, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Birks, of Montreal, Quebec. She married her second husband, Sir William McKie, in Westminster Abbey, 5 April 1956. Lady McKie was a well known Canadian photographer and writer. Her published works include The Seaflower Venture, the life story of Charles Robin. She also traveled extensively throughout her life. Lady McKie died 12 January 1983 in Canada.