Winnifred (Mona) Irene Mackay
December 29, 2010
Peacefully at home, with all five children by her side on Wednesday, December 29th, 2010, at the age of 88. Mona is survived and lovingly remembered forever by her five children, Douglas (Judy), Gord (Linda), Donna Mackay Teahen (Bob), Kathryn Bowler (Neil) and Karen Mackay Ross (Brian). She will be deeply missed by all eleven grandchildren; Brandon, Brodie; Deanna Langhorst (Ed), William (Danielle), Robb; Stephanie Ritland (Todd), Jamie Willis (Shannon); Ryan and Brett Savenkoff, Victoria Marek; Bradley Ross (Samantha); great-grandchildren Cohen; Aiden, Riley and Shaylee; Seager and Azden; and Jakob. Also survived by sister Hilda Cain (Ed) and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband, Charles Davidson Mackay (2008) and sisters Nancy Barber, Joan Wardrope and Vivian Walt. Mona was born in Hamilton, then resided in Sarnia and area for more than 40 years before retiring to London in 1986. She was a loving wife and devoted mother, delighting in each of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a humble and tireless volunteer, serving her church and community throughout her life. The extent of her volunteer commitment at St. Anne’s Church was recognized when she received the A.C.W. Woman of the Year Award in 2004. Mom and Dad were blessed with many years of active retirement, which enabled them to embark on many world travelling adventures including two special R.H.L.I. commemorative trips to Europe. Mona enjoyed many years of craft activities at the Kiwanis Senior’s Centre, as well as many seniors bus trips. Mom blessed us all with her wonderful sense of humor, especially her witty one-liners in her final weeks. Sincere thanks to all of Mom’s physicians, and for the gentle care of the Home Care VON nursing staff, as well as the PSW attendants who assisted the family in making Mom’s final days at home peaceful and comfortable. Memorial visitation will be held at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, on Sunday from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Memorial service will be held at St. Anne’s Anglican Church, 1344 Commissioners Road West, on Monday, January 3, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. Private family interment of ashes will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Ark Aid Street Mission, 696 Dundas Street, London, ON N5W 2Z4 or The RCR Education Fund for Children of Fallen Soldiers, Victoria Barracks, P.O. Box 9999, Stn. Main, Petawawa, ON K8H 2X3. Online condolences available at >www.westviewfuneralchapel.com
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Kathryn, although it has been many years since I have seen your mother, I remember her warm inviting personality when I visited you at your parents home near Camlachie. The pictures and tribute that you posted on the memorial website are lovely. Thinking of you and extending heartfelt sympathy. Laura & Steve
So sorry to hear about your moms passing. What a beautiful photo of your family at Christmas. Our hearts go out to you and your family. She was lucky to have such a wonderful family but an amazing woman to have started it all too.
Gordon and I are thinking about you and your family at this sad time. I know you will miss your Mom, especially the vibrant loving mother of your youth. Our deepest sympathy Kathryn, Take care, C. & G.
We are so very sorry for your loss Kathryn. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this time. Lots of love to you. XO Lexi and family.
Sorry about the passing of your mother, Kathryn. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Doug & Dorothy
A "kissing cousin" as Charlie always called my sister (Sheila) and I when he was in Scotland during the war years. It was such a pleasure to meet Mona at last when she came to Scotland with the family during the past few years She will never be forgotten by us . A devoted wife and Mother to her family. We send our heartfelt condolences to the whole family at sad time Sheila Hunter and Mary Esson.
So sorry to learn of Mrs. MacKay's passing. The week before Christmas she made sure that a ham was delivered to the Ark Aid Street Mission - thinking about others in her last few days. The world is poorer but heaven richer when people like that pass!
Dear Kathryn and the Mackay Family. While we didn't know Mona we certainly know Kathryn and Neil and we know Mona through Kathryn. We did meet Mona once last summer in front of our house. Even with that brief encounter we know her as a lovely lady. Its so hard to lose a mom. Our thoughts, prayers and condolences are with the entire family. God bless you all. Joe and Heather
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Although we never had the chance to meet her, she sounds like a very special person. May she rest in peace. The Michigan Flyer team.
I'm so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you today. Your mom seemed like such a sweet lady and I know you will miss her. She is at peace now in heaven with her husband. Love Roger and Toni
Sorrry to hear about you mom Donna. Our condolances to the whole family. I am not going to be able to get down to see you but my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Kathy and Fred
I never had the privlege of meeting Mona, but judging by the daughter she raised in Karen, Mona must have been a wonderful mother and a great example. Praying for God's comfort for you, as you remember your mother is in perfect joy! With our love and prayers.
On behalf of St. John-in-the-Wilderness, Brights Grove: Our condolences. She was a wonderful person and will be missed.
Dear Kathryn and the Mackay Family. We have only known of Mona through the thougths and words spoken by her daughter Kathryn but that gave us the insight into a life lived to the fullest and best, for every minute of every day. Her spirit lives on vicariously through Kathryn, and this I know well. love, J&K
Message to Mona, Dear Mona, Kindly say Hi to Vivian and Charlie !!! Many thnx, Norm L.
Dear Mackay Family We are sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved Mona. We loved her at St. John-in-the Wilderness church, and remember all the good times we had together. God Bless. Ray & Lorena
I will miss the best mother-in-law a man could ask for. She was full of life, funny, generous, impish and a loving mother. For the rest of my life, every-time I see a rainbow I will think of Mona.
To all my cousins.So sorry to hear about Aunt Mo but it is a blessing for you and for her. She put up a good fight and now she is at peace. Thinking of you all at this time. Don & Judy
To my cousins, i just heard of Aunt Mona's passing. I am deeply sorry for your loss, she was a wonderful woman and I will remember her always. I wish we could have been there for the memorial service but I will be thinking of you all. Wayne, Lisa, Stephanie and Kenny Mackay
On behalf Lynn and myself, we wish to send our heart felt codolences and prayers to the family may your memories bring you comfort. Aunt Mona will always be remembered in our hearts. Lynn and Millie Lampman
Mona was an inspiration to all she met. She was truly a lady at all times and always kind to all she met. She will be deeply missed! We send our prayers and sympathy to her wonderful family.
My condolences to the McKay family. Mona was a good friend. Her family always came first. She will be missed.
Our thoughts are with you. Sincerely Bruce and Karen Hannah.
To all the MACKAY family, Please accept my sincere and heartfelt condolences. Mona was a wonderful sweet woman and it was a privilege to have known her. I am sorry but I will not be able to attend but I do feel your loss. Sincerely Frank & Jane Willis
Our hearts and prayers go out to you Donna and the rest of your family. Your friends at Teahen HHBC Sarnia
Dear Karen and the entire Mackay family, We wish to express our deepest sympathies for the sad loss of your beloved mother. May G-d bless you with His strength as you travel the journey of mourning that is ahead. May your beautiful memories of your precious mother fill your hearts and may her spirit live through her devoted and loving children, and grandchildren. May she rest in the beauty and peaceful abode of Heaven, together with her loving husband who was there to receive her. We love you and have been praying for you, and with you throughout the many months that have passed. G-d Bless, Mercedes Hans and Karleen
~ Mercedes Hans and Karleen Muhlegg