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Marjorie Isabel MacKay

Born In: Big Baddeck

Passed in: Baddeck
Passed on: June 19th, 2016

Marjorie Isabel MacKay, age 92, of Baddeck, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2016 at Alderwood Rest Home in Baddeck.
She was born in Big Baddeck in 1923 to the late Colin John and Ruby (MacRae) Nicholson.
Marjorie worked for the Department of Agriculture after finishing college in Truro. This took her to Truro and Windsor, N.S. as well as Moncton, N.B.
She married Gesner MacKay in 1956 and they lived in Massachusetts for 21 years where her children were born. She and Gesner settled back in Baddeck in 1977 where she worked at the Victoria Farmers Co-op for a number of years.
Marjorie was an active volunteer in many organizations. Her faith was an important part of her life and she was a member of the Greenwood Church and its UCW for many years. She was also a longtime member of the Alderwood working council and Baddeck Gaelic Society. Marjorie enjoyed baking, cards and gardening and could often be found in the kitchen making rolls or oatcakes for an event of some type.
Marjorie is survived by her daughter Jane Schroeder, Atlanta, Georgia; sons, Gordon, Baddeck, Scott (Colleen) Ottawa and Glenn (Brenda), Fall River, N.S. She has six grandchildren, Olivia and Emma Schroeder, Ryan and Matthew MacKay, Jack and Ava MacKay, who brought her much enjoyment and cheer over the years. She is also survived by sisters-in-law, Joan Nicholson, Nellie MacKay and many nieces and nephews.
Marjorie was predeceased by her husband, Gesner and son, Elton. She is the last surviving member of her family having been predeceased by sister, Anna (Christopher) MacKenzie and brothers, Harvey and Allister (Joan) Nicholson.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 21, 2016 from 7-9 p.m. at MacAskill’s funeral home in Baddeck. The funeral will be held at Greenwood United Church on Wednesday, June 22 at 2 p.m., with Rev. Alison Etter officiating. A reception and visitation will follow in the church hall with burial at St. Andrews Cemetery.
The family would like to thank all the medical personnel, friends and family, who have helped Marjorie over the past years. A special thank you to all the staff at Alderwood Rest Home for the incredible kindness and compassion they have shown Mom during her time there as a resident.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alderwood Rest Home, Greenwood United Church or the charity of one’s choice.


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