MACKAY, GEORGE ALEXANDER - The death of Mr. George A. MacKay, husband of the late Audrey (Bustin) MacKay occurred on October 23, 2009 at the Kennebec Manor. Born in Hampton on July 29, 1914 he was the son of the late Allen and Georgina H. D. (MacPherson) MacKay. Mr. MacKay worked for over 50 years at the Saint John Shipbuilding and Drydock. George in his earlier years was the mate on the Bob Hutton rink from the Carleton Curling Club that captured the City and District "C" title in 1957. He was an ardent salmon fisherman and spent time on the Miramichi both fishing and canoeing. Later, he with his son-in-law and others spent many hours chasing the elusive stag roughed grouse and ducks in the southern part of the province. In his middle years he took up camping, and he and Audrey spent many vacations with their daughter, Barbara and son-in-law and grandchildren at Sebago Lake in Maine. He and Audrey also followed their grandchildren in their many sporting activities including many hockey tournaments in NB, NS, PEI, and Maine. In later years he became a keen gardener who loved to grow vegetables of all types on his property on Sherbrooke Street. A few years after the passing of his first wife Audrey, George married Rheta and resided on Hughes Lane in Greendale. He continued his hobby of gardening. After the death of his second wife Rheta, he moved to Chateau de Champlain and was able to enjoy the hospitality of his good friends and excellent staff. More recently he took up residence at Kennebec Manor that provided very pleasant surroundings and very capable staff who provided a comfortable lifestyle for him in his remaining days. George is survived by two grandchildren, Andrew Wood of Saint John and Jeffrey Wood of Gibsons, BC; nephew, David MacKay and niece, Judy (Les) Crandell of Estevan, SK; sister-in-law, Madeline, and son-in-law, Frank Wood. He was predeceased by his parents; first wife Audrey; second wife Rheta; his daughter, Barbara A. Wood; brother, James MacKay; sisters, Greta Danells, Joan MacKay; nieces, Moira Fowler and Aileen Wood. George is the last surviving member of his immediate family. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Castle "Fallsview" Funeral Home, 309 Lancaster Ave. Saint John West (634-1701). Visiting at Fallsview on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. The funeral service will take place from Fallsview Chapel on Tuesday at 1 pm. Interment in Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery. Following the interment a time of fellowship will take place at the Fallsview Family Reception Centre. Online condolences may be placed at www.castlefh.com