Obituary (Duncan R. MacKenzie)

Duncan R. MacKenzie
1932 - 2019

Duncan R. MacKenzie Obituary

MacKenzie, Duncan R. – Age 87, of Parrsboro passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019 at the South Cumberland Community Care Centre, Parrsboro. Born in Kempt Head, Boularderie Island, he was a son of the late John W. and Lena J. (MacDonald) MacKenzie. Duncan was employed for over 35 years with the Federal Government (Dept of Transportation) as a Marine Engineer aboard ice breakers, Labrador and John A. MacDonald, Atlantic Pilotage Authority and the Canadian Coast Guard. Duncan is survived by his wife, the former Barbara Henwood; a sister Jessie MacNeil, Sydney; sisters-in-law, Loretta Taylor, Parrsboro; Stella Hughes (Mike), Halifax; brothers-in-law, George Harrison, North Sydney; William ‘Bill’ Henwood, Gordon Henwood (Joanne), West Bay; numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters, Evelyn MacDonald, Katherine MacLeod, Doris Harrison; sisters-in-law, Kathleen ‘Kay’ Willigar; Cassie and Muriel in infancy; brothers-in-law, John MacNeil, Alan MacLeod, Archie MacDonald, Bennie Willigar, Ralph Taylor, Ronald, Phillip, Leonard and Clifford Henwood; nephews, Gordon MacDonald, Glen Harrison; a great niece, Ashley Campbell. A visitation and funeral service was held on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Smith’s Funeral Home, Parrsboro, officiated by Rev. Dr. Brian Spence. A second visitation is being held Friday, December 13, 2019 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm at St. James Presbyterian Church, Big Bras D’Or, followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m., Rev. Peter MacDonald officiating. Burial to follow in the church cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to St. James Church Cemetery Fund.