In Celebration of

Dora MacKenzie

December 9, 1946 -  February 21, 2018

Dora Rosealie MacKenzie (MacKinnon) died peacefully on Wednesday February 21st at the Ottawa Heart Institute after a long courageous battle. She lived the nomadic lifestyle of a soldier's wife organizing the family's new surroundings in Lemgo West Germany, Montreal, Kingston, Calgary, Lahr West Germany, Rome Italy, Calgary,Toronto, Carlisle Pennsylvania, Ottawa, Oromocto, Tegucigalpa Honduras, Toronto, Ottawa,Toronto in that order while carrying on her banking career whenever and whenever it was possible.

Dora leaves behind her beloved husband of 51 years Major-General (Ret’d) Lewis MacKenzie and their daughter Kimm. Loving sister to brothers William McKinnon (Barb) of Whitby and Stan MacKinnon (Sherry) and treasured sister Irene Alldred (Kevin) all of Baysville, Ontario. Sister in-law to Katheryn (Donald) of Nova Scotia and fondly remembered by nieces and nephews Brent (Kelly), Sarah Beth, Trudi (Jenn), Scott (Stacey), Christopher (Erin), Patricia, Sandy Chisholm (Cathy),pre-deceased Connie Weinberg(Mike) and many great nieces and nephews Spencer, Charlotte, Miles, Nate, Owen, Emma, Matthew, Olivia, Bennett, Simon, Adrianna, Foster, Maria, Andrew, Leesa (Ben) and Ted(Stefanie).



Dora was predeceased by parents Kenneth and Sarah MacKinnon of Baysville, mother and father in-law Shirley and Eugene MacKenzie of Truro, Nova Scotia.



A celebration of her life will be held in Baysville, Ontario at the United Church Thomas Hall March 24th at 1.00 pm



As your expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Lupus foundation of Canada www.lupuscanada.org/waystodonate or a charity of your choice.





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Darryl Malone (Friend)

Entered February 25, 2018 from Ottawa

So very sorry for your loss.

Mark & Linda Stauffer (friend)

Entered February 26, 2018 from Saskatoon

Our sincere sympathies, Lew. Dora and I never met person-to-person but I knew from phone conversations that she was the right person for you; she always knew where you were and when you'd be home.

Paul Culliton (friend)

Entered March 1, 2018 from London

To Lew & Kim,

We have no words to express the sadness we felt when we heard of Dora's passing. You are in our thoughts & our prayers. Paul & Brendon Culliton & family.

Gary Magwood (friend/ acquaintance from motor racing)

Entered March 1, 2018 from Latta Mills, Ontario

My condolences Lew. Tough after 50+ years to lose your life partner.

I hope you're well.

Regards

Gary

Shirley Major & Karen O'Donohoe (Scotibank friend)

Entered March 4, 2018 from Ottawa,Ontario

Dear Lewis ,Kimm,
We worked with Dora at Scotiabank Sparks street branch Ottawa.
Our deepest condolences, may your memories be your comfort.

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