The death of James MacKay, of Amherst, age 79, occurred at the Moncton City Hospital, Monday, Feb. 12, 2007. Born in Linden, N.S., he was a son of the late Albert and Ora (MacDonald) MacKay. In his younger years James enjoyed farming. James was well known in Amherst from his job at the Amherst Court House. A homebody, he enjoyed spending time with his family. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 42 years, Bertha, Amherst; their son Nevin, Sackville; their two grandsons Mitchell and Brody. From a former marriage, he has a daughter Patricia (Martin) Veenhuis; and a son David (Mary); grandchildren Cassandra, Paul, Shauna and Diana; a brother Ernest (Carol) MacKay, Amherst; and a sister Helen Wilson, Dartmouth. He was predeceased by his brother Douglas. Arrangements have been entrusted to Furlong-Jones Funeral Home, 70 Church St., Amherst, N.S. (667-8777). Visitation was held at the Furlong-Jones Chapel, 66 Church St, last Wednesday. The funeral was held from the chapel on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007 at 11 a.m, Rev. Steven Longmoore officiating. Burial will take place in the Rockley Cemetery in the spring. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, or the charity of your choice. www.furlongjones.ca