Mary Stephanie MacKenzie

Funeral service for the late Mary Stephanie MacKenzie, 88, MacKinnon Street, Antigonish, was held May 27 in St. Ninian Cathedral with Father Donald MacGillivray officiating. Mrs. MacKenzie died May 22, 2019, in St. Martha’s Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Readers at the funeral Mass were Jennifer MacNeil, Rachel MacKenzie and Katie MacNeil. Kendra MacNeil and Megan MacKenzie presented the offertory gifts. Eucharistic minister was Marlene MacKenzie. Music was provided by Emery van de Wiel (organist and vocalist) and Stephanie Kidd (soloist). Pallbearers were Mark MacNeil, Kyle MacKenzie, Greg MacKenzie, Ralph MacNeil, Cody MacKenzie and Peter Kidd. Born December 8, 1930 in Harbour Grace, Newfoundland, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Minnie (O'Brien) Freeman. She left home at 16 to attend the Halifax Infirmary School of Nursing. She was a practicing OR nurse, when she met her long-time friend and love, A. Gregory MacKenzie. They were married in 1958 and moved to Antigonish to start their family. She was a very active member of the community, recognized by the Catholic Women’s League of Canada, The Canadian Red Cross Society and the Victorian Order of Nurses for her faithful and exceptional services. She was a member of St. Ninian’s Parish, attended church weekly, and willingly volunteered when needed. She was a member of St. Martha's Hospital Auxiliary for many years, participated in fundraising activities, such as Mayfest, and volunteered at the hospital gift shop. She was an inspiration in every group of which she was involved. She was a member of the Greenwold Bridge Club, enjoyed playing cards with her friends, going for daily walks down Main Street with her daughter, and getting dressed up for community and church events. The times she enjoyed the most were ones spent with family and friends. She is survived by four children, Sheila (Peter) Kidd, David (Marlene), Cathy (Ralph) MacNeil, Stephen (Margaret); 10 grandchildren, Jennifer, Mark, Kyle, Katie, Cody, Rachel, Kendra, Megan, Greg, Stephanie; two sisters, Sheila, Kathleen; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, A. Gregory MacKenzie; brother, Edward. Memorial donations may be made to the VON. Online condolences: www.MacIsaacs.ca