Mabel Anna MacKenzie
November 29, 1924- March 27, 2017
It is with love and sadness that the family of Mabel MacKenzie announce her death, Monday, March 27th in Glen Haven Manor, New Glasgow. Mabel’s death was sudden and peaceful, she was 92.
Mabel grew up in Tony Mills, but lived most of her adult life in Pictou.
Predeceased by her parents, George F. MacKenzie and Beatrice (Elliott), 1983, Mabel was also predeceased by aunts, Myrtle Elliott (Fraser) and Annie Isabel (Elliott) ‘Topsy’ MacDonald; uncles, James William Elliott, John George Elliott, and Charles Johnson Elliott; cousins, Murielle Bain, James Fraser, Charles ‘Junior’ Elliott and Wayne Elliott.
Mabel is survived by cousins, Watson MacDonald, Ron MacDonald, Helen MacKay, Anne MacLeod, James Elliott, Billy Elliott, Sandra Horley, Helen Schofield, and numerous cousins and friends who will miss her dearly.
Mabel retired from the Pictou County Municipal Office as Deputy Clerk in 1988 and remained a keen observer of all things Pictou. Mabel’s kindness was widespread and felt by all who knew her. She loved to sew and often lent a helpful hand to anyone in need, including the many cats she adopted over the years. Mabel was renowned for her fudge and the perfection held in each and every batch. Lastly, Mabel was the keeper of family knowledge and extensively preserved the family tree and never missed an occasion to send a card or encouraging note.
Mabel’s family would like to thank Val Weatherbie, Lynette Jones, and Vie Arbuckle for all their help at Mabel’s home on High Street; Vince Boudreau for helping with groceries and errands; and Ron Weatherbie for assisting with many household chores. In addition, a heartfelt thanks to the staff of Glen Haven Manor, McLaren Funeral Home and Rev. Mary-Beth Moriarity for their wonderful care and support.
Visitation will be held 1:00-3:00 PM Saturday in McLaren Funeral Home, Pictou. Funeral will follow the visitation at 3:00 PM. Burial will be in Riverbank Cemetery, Tony Mills.
Donations in her memory may be made to the S.P.C.A., The Pictou United Church, or Riverbank Cemetery.