Obituary of Annie Patricia "Pat" MacKenzie (nee McNeil)

October 10, 1929 - Halifax, Nova Scotia

September 15, 2024 - Calgary, Alberta

 

Annie Patricia "Pat" MacKenzie, beloved wife of the late James Edward MacKenzie, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at the age of 94 years.

 

She was born on October 10, 1929, in Halifax, NS, and graduated from St. Mary's College. Pat was a member of Glencoe Club and volunteered as a judge for the Calalta Figure Skating Club. Pat had a passion for figure skating and hockey. She was particularly proud of her granddaughter Madison.

 

Pat lived every day with a positive outlook and touched the lives of many with her infectious energy and passion for living. She will be dearly missed by her family, friends, and all those who knew her. Pat was known for her warm personality and was always the first to welcome new friends and keep old ones close. She also enjoyed spending winters in Arizona and travelling with her family, as well as visiting her loved ones in Nova Scotia.

 

Pat will always be remembered for her kind and loving nature, and her positive influence on all those around her. Her memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew her.

 

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the loving and compassionate staff at Chartwell Eau Claire for their excellent care in her final years.

 

Pat is survived by her son David (Rena), and her granddaughter Madison.

 

She was predeceased by her daughter Wendy Anne, her mother Catherine, and her father John Francis. She was also predeceased by her five brothers, and four sisters.

 

A Celebration of Pat's life will be held at a later date, to be announced.

 

Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with Annie’s family here.

 

In living memory of Annie "Pat" MacKenzie, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Park Memorial, 5008 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary, AB T2S 2L5, Telephone: 403-243-8200.

 

In memory of Pat, we would like to share this poem:

 

God saw you getting tired, and a cure was not to be.

So He put His arms around you and whispered,

"Come with me.” With tearful eyes we watched you suffer and saw you fade away,

Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay.

A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest,

God broke our hearts to prove only He takes the best.

It's lonesome here without you, we miss you more each day,

Life doesn't seem the same since you've gone away.

You never said, "I'm leaving", you never said goodbye,

You were gone before we knew it, and only God knew why.

It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn't go alone,

For part of us went with you, the day God took you home.