Kenneth MacKay Sr.
Born In: Baddeck, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed in: Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: February 1st, 2011
It is with heavy hearts we announce the death of our father, Kenneth Alexander MacKay Sr., age 72, of Baddeck/Shelburne. Kennie passed away on Feb. 1, 2011, In Yarmouth Regional Hospital, after a lengthy battle with illness.
Born in Baddeck, he was a son of the late Chester MacKay and Annie (Morrison) MacKay.
He is survived by his sons, Kenneth Jr. (Gail), Kevin 'G.G.', Jeffery (Violet), all of Baddeck; daughters, Carol Ferne (Jim), Shelburne, Patricia, Wagmatcook, Jennifer (Ken), Baddeck; brother, Hughie (Margie), Shubenacadie; sisters, Tina (Harry), Ontario, Shirley, Shelburne; grandchildren, Charlene, Timothy, Nicholas, Jaime, Allison and Liam and his 14 great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by son, Chester; brothers, Layton, Robert 'Sharky', Angus, Everill and Walter; sisters, Mary, Phyllis 'Dilly' and Lena.
Kennie worked many years at Campbell's Meat Market in Baddeck and fished the Bras d'Or Lakes for lobster with 'Big Willy' Roberts, many days as well
He later was employed by and retired from Marine Atlantic Newfoundland Ferry Services. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, but his true love was for horses and Kennie enjoyed a number of his last years caring for the race horses at Penn Hill farm in Shubenacadie, and betting them at Truro Raceway. He was a member of the Standard Breed Horses Association of Nova Scotia and the Maritime Horse Owner's Association in Truro.
A special thanks must be said to Dr. T and Dr. Webster, Yarmouth Regional Hospital Dialysis Unit and the staff of unit '4 North', for your outstanding care for Kenny over the past few months and special thanks to dear friends, Chrissy Acker, Mary Hartley and Trudy Harrison, for your love and compassion.
Visitation will be in MacAskill Funeral Home, Baddeck on Sunday, Feb. 6, from 4-8 p.m. Cremation has taken place. The memorial will be held on Monday, Feb. 7, at 2 p.m. in Greenwood United Church, Baddeck, with Rev. K Lynch officiating. Family flowers only by request.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Yarmouth Regional Hospital Renal Dialysis Unit or a charity of one's choice.
Arrangements under the direction of MacAskill Funeral Home, Baddeck.
