Lee MacKenzie
Date de décès : 21 octobre 2013
With broken hearts, we the family of Lee MacKenzie of Howie Center, announce his passing at home on Monday, Oct. 21, 2013, at the age of 62.
He was the son of the late Lloyd and Margaret (Lee) MacKenzie of Glace Bay.
Lee is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Sheila (Williams) and his daughters, Jillian (Jason MacNeil), Lisa Marr, Michelle (BJ) Hill, and son, Kevin (Courtney MacKinnon); one brother, Lloyd MacKenzie (Helen) and four much loved grandchildren, Camden, Leah, Lauchlan MacNeil and Travis Marr. Also left to mourn are sisters-in-law, Mary (Bill Jamael), Lorraine (Jim MacIntyre), Georgie (Bill Gallagher), Peggy (Archie Pushie), Sharyn McDonald and Edna (Ross MacCormack).
Lee was predeceased by an infant son, Lee Edward Lloyd and brother-in-law, Gary MacDonald.
Lee taught school for 35 years, finishing his career at Malcolm Munroe Junior High where he taught math and computer. When he retired, Lee continued to enjoy his time on his computer and always was willing to lend his expertise. He served as president of the N.S. Teacher's Union, Cape Breton Local for many years. Lee was one of the founding members of the British Car Club of Cape Breton and loved his drives in his yellow and new orange MGB with his fellow car enthusiasts. He enjoyed playing Contractions and winter months in Florida. The Toronto Blue Jays have lost an avid fan. Lee loved life and above all his family.
Always a perfect host, Lee went out of his way to make sure people were happy at his home. Spending his summers camping in Dunvegan and poolside watching his grandchildren learn how to swim was what he treasured the most.
He took pride in his family and we will miss his contagious smile. His grandchildren brought him such joy and they loved their Poppy so much.
"We love you and we will miss you always."
Cremation has taken place. A visitation will be held from 1-3 and 6-8 p.m on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. Funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25, 2013, at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Sydney River, with Fr. Duaine Devereaux officiating.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Online condolences may be sent to our web page at www.chantfuneralhome.com.
