Laura Mae MacKenzie
Born In: Chignecto, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed in: New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: May 20th, 2011
The family of Laura MacKenzie (nee MacDonald) is saddened to announce the passing of their beloved mother and grandmother at the amazing age of 100 years on Friday, May 20, 2011, at The Cove Guest Home, Sydney.
Laura is survived by sons, Rev. Renford (Norma), Neil (Joan), both of New Waterford, and Donald (Ann), Head of Chezzetcook, Halifax Co., N.S.; six grandchildren, Rev. Bruce MacKenzie (Shana), Ottawa, Lisa MacDougall (Bert), Sydney, Mark MacKenzie, B.C, Karen MacKenzie (Erick Gingras), Quebec, Sheryl Paddock (Dave), Lower Sackville, Glen MacKenzie (Sandra), Bedford; 14 great-grandchildren, Brett, Tiffany, Audrey, Allison, Douglas, Sandy, Tylor, Lindsay, Jeremy, Nolan, Jacolbi, Rowan, Lauren and Daniel) and four great-great-grandchildren, Dawson, Isaac, Pascal and Ethan.
Laura was born in Chignecto, N.S., and moved to Scotchtown with her husband to raise their three boys. After Grant’s passing, she resided with son Neil and daughter-in-law Joan for almost 30 years and was a resident of the Cove Guest Home in Sydney since 2009.
She was known for her quick wit right until the very end. She was a quilter, knitter and avid reader. An extraordinary woman who bought a treadmill at 86 and got her first library card at age 90. She was always a lady; thoughtful, caring and an inspiration to many. She was the oldest member of Calvin United Church.
She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was predeceased by parents, Renford and Eva (Burns) MacDonald, 13 brothers and sisters, husband, John Grant MacKenzie, infant grandson, Renford and granddaughter, Noreen.
Visitation will be held at V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford today (Tuesday, May 24) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take place at Calvin United Church, New Waterford at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 25 with Rev. Duncan Roach officiating. Interment will follow in Union Grove Cemetery, Scotchtown. All are invited to join the family for a reception in Calvin Hall. Laura will be taken to Calvin Church at noontime on Wednesday.
Donations in Laura’s memory can be made to Calvin United Church or charity of one’s choice.
Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.vjmcgillivray.ca.
Laura’s advice on living to be 100 years old “Just keep breathing.”
