Arthur McKenzie
Lieu de naissance : Dominion, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Lieu de décès : Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Date de décès : 3 avril 2010
It is with heartfelt sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Arthur McKenzie, on Saturday, April 3, 2010, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.
Born in Dominion, he was a son of the late John and Agnes McKenzie.
A long serving commissionaire, Art was a member of Branch 2 Royal Canadian Legion, Reserve Mines, a president of the Gardiner Mines Pensioners Club and a past president of St. Joseph's Men's Club. He was an avid fisherman; loved baseball and hockey and was a fan of all sports. He took pride in his computer and enjoyed playing cards.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Jermina; children, Peggy (Tom) Foley, Bridgetown, Agnes Marie McKenzie (Tom) Gill, Sydney, Arthur Jr., Port Hawkesbury, Michael (Marion), Mira, Bernie (Dorothy), Sydney, Doug (Jody), Windsor and Georgina, Sydney; 14 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; sisters, Ethel Graham and Aletha MacNeil and Pat (Jack) Campbell special brother, Art Gillis; many nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by daughter, Anna Lee; grandson, Terrence Lee Jr; great grandson, Thomas Patrick Bennett; brothers, John and Bernard; sisters, Bernice, Loretta, Annie and Margaret.
Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Wednesday, 7-9 p.m. in Curry's Funeral Home, 775 Main St., Glace Bay. The Funeral Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated Thursday, 2 p.m. in St. Joseph's Church, Fr. Daniel Boudreau officiating.
Donations in Art's memory are suggested to the An Cala Unit at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital or charity of choice.
Email condolences to jmcurry@ns.sympatico.ca
