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It is with very heavy hearts we must announce Kirsten Lee MacKay of Liverpool, Nova Scotia, has left us, saddened and grieving, on the 18th of February 2023 at a far too young age of 52. Our beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend will be missed by all who knew her.
Chrissy was predeceased by her doting, loving father, Charles William MacKay, and is survived by her mother Enid (Hartlin) MacKay, Liverpool, children Casey Roy and Hannah Roy (both of Halifax), grandchildren Sawyer and Charlie Gaetz (Hannah’s children), Arya Roy (Casey and Kerri’s daughter) and Aaliyah Westlake (Kerri’s daughter/Casey’s step-daughter) brother Duane (Anne) MacKay Milton, beloved daughter-in-law Kerri Burris, Cole Harbour, and common-law partner Chris Bagnell, Bedford, amongst her many other family and friends.
Chrissy grew up in Liverpool and migrated to Eastern Passage in 1998, where she worked diligently to upgrade her education and training to pursue better things for herself and her children. After working for a few years as a Dental Assistant with the Department of National Defense, Chrissy decided to join the Canadian Armed Forces as a Dental Technician, a challenging role that she maintained for 13 years before medically retiring from the Military and the Dental occupation.
Chrissy was unabashedly proud and protective of her children and grandchildren, putting their needs ahead of her own for most of her life. She was a strong, independent woman who overcame adversity in her life, including a successful battle against kidney cancer. She also had a very keen eye for photography, whether it was a beautiful landscape or preserving memories of her grandchildren, Chrissy always managed to get the perfect shot. She loved being lakeside at the family cottage on Harmony Lake but her greatest love was always reserved for her family.
A reception service will be held in Liverpool, Nova Scotia, on Saturday March 4th at 1pm to 3pm at Chandlers’ Funeral Home, 91 Union Street, Liverpool, NS where prayers will be said at 2:00 p.m. Live stream will be available at 2:00 for those unable to attend in person. Memorial Donations in lieu of cards and flowers may be made in Chrissy’s name to the Kidney Foundation of Canada. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
The family wishes to thank her many friends and family that supported them during this time of grief.
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Rick & Debbie Kempton
Enid, Duane and Chrissy’s family
It was with great sadness that we learnt of Chrissy’s untimley demise. Our deepest condolences.
Pamela Mansfield (Bolivar)
Dear Duane and Enid, saddened to read of Kirsten’s passing. I remember her fondly from church. A beautiful girl with a wonderful smile. Sorry for your loss! Many prayers during this difficult time.
Bruce Theriau
To Enid and All The Family
So sorry for your loss, she was such a sweet person and taken way to soon. My thoughts are with you all in these difficult times
Muriel Hartlin
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to Enid, Chrissy’s mother, Casey and Hannah her children and to Chris and the grandchildren.
Chrissy was the one with the biggest smile for everyone. She was human and made mistakes like we all,do.
The world was a better place because of her and I will always love her.
Sincerely
Aunt Mike
Jeff and Erin Ingram
Dwayne and Anne,
So sorry for your loss. Sending sincere condolences to you and all her family.
Dot and Doug Winters
Dear Enid, Duane and all of Chrissy,s family,
We were so saddened to hear of Chrissy,s passing. Our deepest,condolences to all of you.
Sincerely,
Dot and Doug
Ray & Evey Wolfe
Sorry for your loss. Please accept our condolences
Elizabeth Brown
To Enid, Duane, Anne and all of Chrissy’s family,
We are so very sorry for your pain and loss. There are no words that can comfort but you are in the hearts and minds of so many.
Sincere condolences,
Liz and Jeff
Pat Wigglesworth
Enid and Family
So, so, sorry for your loss, she was way to young. All my thoughts are with you and keep her memories close.
Inez & Donnie Shupe
Sending our heartfelt condolences to all of Chrissys family.
Darren Horton
My condolences in deepest saddened by the news of Chrissy passing. May the warm memories you have soothe your soul. My heart goes out to the entire family and friends in your time of sorrow.
Deb
Sending condolences and love to Chrissy’s family .
Deb Bartlett Dewis
Laurie Brown
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. I have many childhood memories with Duane and Chrissy. I’m glad we reconnected last Spring.
Lin & Greg Conrad
Enid and family, our sincere condolences.
Brenda and Ira Huskins
Duane and Enid and Chrissy’s family. No words can ever express to you all on your loss of Chrissy. Such a terrible loss. Sympathy to you all.
Morrina Whynot
Enid, Duane and family
I’m so deeply sorry to hear of Chrissy’s passing…so absolutely heartbreaking. Her smile was the light in any room and was contagious to anyone around her . My deepest condolences to you all ❤️
Murray Wigglesworth
Oh my, Oh my, Oh my. Little Krissy! She was such a fun loving little girl when we lived next door. Always loved her.
Enid and family, so so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Murray Wigglesworth
Robert Winters
Duane so sorry to hear of your sisters passing.
Rob and Connie Winters
Muriel Hartlin
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to Enid, Chrissy’s mother, Duane, brother and his family , Casey and Hannah her children , and to Chris and the grandchildren.
Chrissy was the one with the biggest smile for everyone. She was human and made mistakes like we all,do.
The world was a better place because of her and I will always love her.
Sincerely
Aunt Mike
John Wolfe
My sincere condolences to all the family
Huskins/ Weagle Clan
To Krissy’s Family, Our Sincere Condolences , keep your precious memories close❤️ god bless.
David Whynott of mersey point
Condolences to all of Enid, Kirsten and all the family. She was much ti young to be taken from you. Bless you all.
Jennifer and Rick Clattenburg
Duane ,Enid and family ,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time ,so sorry for your loss
Jennifer and Rick
Jamie and Dionne Keddy
Very sad to hear such a great loss. Our codolences to all the family
Faye Barkhouse
Condolences to Enid, Dwane and family. So sorry for your loss.
Carolyn Rogers Henderson
Enid.. so sorry for your loss..children should never go before us ..I remember visiting your home so often when I was a child..
Suzanne Breau
Aunt Enid,Duane,Hannah and Casey and alll the family
No words can be said to ease the grief you all are feeling. I will always remember lKrissy smile and her laughter. Our love Suzanne and Jean Marie
Joanne Mansfield
Enid, Duane and all of Chrissy’s family I am so verry sorry for your family’s pain ans loss of Chrissy.I have many memories tucked away in my heart .Seeing her and catching up at the Quarterdeck was so wonderful. My sincere condoleinces. Joanne Mansfield
Sally deRuyter
Enid, so sorry to hear of Chrissy’s passing.
Sincere condolences to you, Duane and all of Chrissy’s family.
Judi & Ken Minard
Our condolences to Chrissy’s family.
Judi & Ken
Daryl and Gladys Williams
Enid, Dwayne and Family
So very sorry to hear of Kirsten’s passing. Our sincere condolences to the family.
Gordon and Jackie Eisnor
Enid,Duane and family:So very sorry Enid to read of your daughters passing and to you Duane on the loss of your sister.Our sincere condolences to all.
Lynn Kempton-Lowe
Dear Enid and family,
I was so sorry to read of Kirsten’s passing. Treasure the happy memories that you have of her and keep them close to your heart.
My love and prayers are with you at this very sad time in your life.
Sincerely,
Lynn xo
Donna and Kirk Whynot
Enid and family, so sorry for your loss, you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time ❤
Tracy Kempton
Hannah, Sawyer, Charlie and Family;
Our thoughts are with you all, during this most difficult time.
Tracy, Bethany and Brighton.
❤️
Mitchell & Wendy
Sending our condolences to you all during this very trying and difficult time.
kenny
Duane my friend. I was shocked to hear of Krissys passing. As you know we all grew up in roughly the same era. Although I was older. Krissy was still at a lot of the functions I was at. Parties at Hughies Cabin…Tons of FUN!!.. Sitting out in back of the high school with 30 other kids our age…lol… We really had the best of times. Those times.. and the people who helped create them. Will always be cherished. Krissy was part of that. She was a great person. Thinking of you and your family in this difficult time. Take care my friend.
Candice Fudge
My heart breaks to know she has left us. Forever in my heart. Sending love and strength to all the family.
Wanda Oderkirk
Sincere sympathy to the family … a precious loss ❤
Christa Richmond
With all my love to Hannah and Casey, the grands as she called them and Enid and Duane. To all that loved her. She was an amazing person and friend and will be so deeply missed. Her laughter was infectious and her friendship strong. I’m happy to have called her my best friend.
Peggy Woodworth
Dear Enid,Duane and Anne,
Thinking of you at this sad time.
My sincere condolences to you all.
Love Peggy
Dave Murphy
We send our heartfelt condolences to Aunt Enid, Duane and Chrissy’s family. We did know Chrissy well, but are saddened by her untimely passing. Sending our love to you all.
Dave & Dianne Murphy
Shirley and Paul Shot
Enid, Duane and Anne. Please know others mourn with you. Chrissy was a beautiful little girl that grew up loving life, family and friends. Remember the good times you were together, and hold her memory in your hearts . God Bless
Doris Francis
Enid and family…soo sad to learn of Chrissy’s passing.My thoughts are with you all.
Hannah McKinnon
Enid and Family,
I am sincerely sorry to hear of Chrissy’s passing.
It just doesn’t seem right for a mother to outlive their child.
Sending heartfelt condolences.
Anna-Stell Vaughn
Dear Enid and Family:
Thinking of you at this sad and difficult time. Sending my heartfelt sympathy and keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Anna-Stell
Wendy Feindel
Enid and Family.
So sorry to for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Wendy
Lynn Rafuse
Enid,My condolences to you and to all who knew and loved Chrissy.Such a sad loss.
Judi Maillett
Enid & family, so sorry for you lose. Keep the memories close in your heart. Thinking of you all in my thoughts & prayers. Judi Maillett
Dwight and Louise Fancy
Condolences to the family.
Doug and Sylvia Zwicker, Brian and Kim Mansfield
Gone too soon…we are so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. May Krissy rest in peace
Doug and Donna
Dear Enid, We are so sorry for the loss of your daughter. Losing one of your children is a brutal blow. We are praying for you and for the rest of Krissy’s family. May God comfort you and give you peace during the difficult days ahead.
Mersey Branch 38, Royal Canadian Legion
To the family and friends of Kirsten Lee MacKay:
On behalf of the Mersey Branch 38, Royal Canadian Legion, I would like to extend our condolences and deepest sympathy for your loss.
Kirsten Lee was a Veteran of our Canadian Armed Forces and as so our Canadian Flag will be flying at half mast for three days leading up to her celebration of life.
Quoting from the poem “For the Fallen” by Laurence Binyon, “At the going of the Sun and in the morning, we will remember them.”
In closing, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Louis J Landry
President
Mersey Branch 38
Royal Canadian Legion
Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command
Linda Lucier
Dear Enid. I can’t express how this hurts my heart. Sometimes life just isn’t fair. Such a beautiful girl. You and Charlie were and are wonderful parents. I can’t even imagine the sorrow. Take heart that so many friends are holding you in their prayers . Take care❤️❤️❤️
Timothy and Colleen Roy
Sending condolences to Enid and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Steven andBrenda Kennedy
Dear Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Chrissy’s passing. I have fond memories of playing games and hanging out with her as a young child, she was always so nice and kind to all of us.
May God Bless you all and take care of each other .
Steven and Brenda Kennedy
Darryl and Cindy Spidle
Dear Enid and family,
We were so sad to hear of Chrissy’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Darryl and Cindy Spidle
Brenda Brady
Duane and Family
Thinking of you during this sad time.
Brenda and George
Pat Dixon
Dear Enid, Duane, Ann and Chrissy’s family.
I am so shocked to hear off Chrissy passing. Remember her since a baby. Hold close to the memories you all have of her. he was beautiful. Thinking of you all at this terrible time.
Philip+ Holly Smith
Dear Enid,
Please accept our deepest sympathies at this immensely heartbreaking time. I fondly remember your adorable little girl from church. She and Duane were so very loved by you and Charlie.I have not seen her for years, but she certainly leaves behind a legacy of family and friends who obviously also loved her so dearly.
We hold you in our hearts as you say goodbye. May your memories bring you all comfort and peace in the days ahead.
Holly and Philip Smith
Valerie& Roger Wilcox
Dear Enid & family,
We are truly saddened to learn of your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this most difficult time. Please accept our sincere sympathy.
Wanda Gulliford
Just shocked at the passing of Chrissy. My condolences to all her family. She was such a kind soul.
Darren Whynot / Lisa Tarr
To all the family sorry for your loss
Wendy Jollimore(Rhyno)
My sincere condolences to all of Chrissy’s family.I will forever have great memories to look back on,stay strong and hold onto you memories ❤️
Vernon & Joyce Hawkes
Enid, Duane and Chrissy’s Family, we are very sorry for your loss. Treasure the Memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all..
Herb&Inez
Enid,Duane,Anne,Morgan,Casey&Hannah,
We are so sorry of Chrissy’s passing.I see
those big blue eyes & that smile when l stop & think of her .
God Bless all of you. Herb& Inez your Harmony Lake neighbours.
David and Bonnie Hatt
Thinking of you at this sad and difficult time,Our condolences to all of Chrissy,s family.May your memories bring you all comfort in the days ahead.
Dennis & Sherri Harrington
Enid and Family,
Dennis and I are so saddened to learn of your loss. Krissy had been at our house many times with Heidi. She was a beautiful young women, loved by many and gone too soon. Please know that we are thinking of you and the family at this sad time. Sending heartfelt condolences to all . Take care ❤️
Elizabeth Bamford (Richards)
To Chrissy’s Family,
So very shocked to hear of her passing. My thoughts are with her family at this sad time.
Sandi Felius
Beautiful tribute for a beautiful lady. Aunt Enid, Duane, Casey, Hannah, Chris and all the littles, she loved you all so much. Her family extension goes on and on. I can’t imagine your grief. Hugs to all.
Louise McCormick
Enid, My sincere condolences to you, Duane, Hannah, Casey and all of your family. There are no words to adequately express how sad I was to hear about Krissy’s passing. I will always remember her as that cute little blonde girl next door. She and her big brother brought a lot of smiles to my parents’ faces. I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to stay in touch with Krissy on Facebook over the last several years. She will be missed.
Brenda Lawrence
To Enid and Family
I was heart broken to hear of Chrissy’s passing .
I had a chat with Chrissy last summer , we were both picking up a coffee at Tim’s.
They were on their way to the cabin . She was a beautiful girl .
Take care . Sincere condolences to you and your family .
May you have comfort in the days ahead . RIP Chrissy.
Hugs Enid .
Loretta Cook
Dear Enid, Duane, family and friends of Chrissy – we are so very sorry to hear of the loss of dear Chrissy. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Butch and Loretta Cook
Graham &Charlotte Parks
Condolences to the families
Gail
Psalm 23:4 – Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
Praying for your family, for your healing, for your understanding, for your strength and during your weakness. Sending hope, love and faith ….
Corey Foley
So sorry for the families loss. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Terry & Debbie Doucette
Enid and the MacKay Family. Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of Chrissy. Treasure your memories as they will keep her alive in your heart and give you strength in the days ahead.
Gwen Dale smith
My sincere condolences to much loved children Hannah and Casey and their precious grandchildren.May the memories you hold in your heart bring healing and peace to your soul at this difficult time,my heart goes out to you sending love your way love dale
R.E. McMahon
Ray & Sandy McMahon
To Enid and family,
So sorry to hear of Christie’s passing. She was a beautiful woman who became a wonderful mother and grandmother. Enid and Charlie set a good example. Keep the good memories in your heart.
Sharon Comeau
Enid and family
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all at this most difficult time, thoughts and prayers are with you all
Sharon and Craig Comeau
Edward and Beverly Powell
Enid, Duane and family,
We were saddened to read the obituary for Chrissy. We recall her energy, her love of life and the joy she gave to you and your family.We are grateful for her service to our nation and for her investment in her family.
“The LORD is close to the brokenhearted” Psalm 34:18 We are remembering you in prayer.
Scott & Cindy Macleod
To Enid, Duane and family. So sorry to hear of your loss. Sending you our deepest condolences.
Phyllis
Dear Enid and Family ,
I am so saddened and heartbroken for the loss of your beloved Krissy . She was one of a kind for sure . She loved with her whole heart and was a great friend and babysitter. My Candice adored her . Keep her memories close and you will always feel her presence. RIP Krissy .
Love Phyllis.
Mary Booth
Dear Enid and MacKay families…David and I were shocked to hear of Chrissy passing.Life sometimes is not fair as we are not supposed to outlive our children. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.Keep your memories close to your heart as she will always be with you.It will bring you healing, comfort and peace. Hugs Enid.
Michelle Roy
I am so sad to hear of her passing,RIP.
Farin & Corrina
Enid, Duane, Anne, Casey, Hannah, and all of Chrissy’s family & friends,
There are no words to express, or that could comfort & ease the pain you are feeling at this tragic time. We are truly shocked and deeply saddened to hear of Chrissy’s passing.
When we think of Chrissy we see a beautiful woman who “loved big”, was determined, courageous, witty, fun loving, and who loved her family immensely. We were very fortunate to have shared special moments at the lake, Christmas Eve dinners with the family, trips, outings and to witness her proudest moments …that of being a mom to her cherished children.
Our hearts ache for each of you, and offer our sincerest condolences. May you have peace, comfort and love with your memories ❤️. She was a great friend and will be missed by all that knew her.
Love Farin and Corrina
Deanne MacKenzie
To Krissy and her family… you were a force to be reckoned with in beauty and mind. Your presence leaving this earth is felt by all who knew you. I’m sorry we’re unable to attend today to celebrate the life you lived. I’m going to miss your beautiful soul and a day won’t go by that I don’t think of you. Love you PJB forever and always. I wish the family love and strength to heal during this time.
Deanne and the kiddos. Xoxo
Jim and Marilyn (Bagnell) Murphy, Ottawa
Mrs. MacKay, the MacKay families, children, grandchildren and our nephew Chris. Our sincere condolences on your unimaginable loss. May God bless your Chrissy and your family as you celebrate her life today and always, we pray that your memories will comfort you, now and in the days to come.
Sherry Wagner
Chrissy was an amazing women. She had so much life and I know how much she loved her family… her kids and grandchildren and partner meant the world to her.
I was so lucky to have Chrissy in my life. Our long chats and laughs will be missed but never forgotten but dearly missed.
Donald and pierrette murphy
We’re so sorry for your loss. We’re so sorry for not being there with our family but you are all in our hearts.we love you all very much and I hope that the sadness that you have now will subside and we wiil keep Kris’s close to our hearts forever..
Brenda Margaret Joy
Dear Mrs MacKay, Chris, and all the MacKay family,
My heart is saddened to hear of Kirsten’s passing. I knew Kirsten from the time we worked together at the military dental clinic at Stadacona in Halifax many years ago and I aways remembered her as a vibrant and lovely person.
My sincere and heartfelt condolences on your loss. She will be missed in so many ways.
LCol (retired) Brenda Joy, CD
Susie Richard-Wilson
Our deepest condolences to Kirsten’s family. A beautiful soul who left us far too soon.
From all of us at 1 Dental Unit
John and Donna Murray
Dear Enid and Duane and families, We are so sorry to hear of Chrissy’s death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Robert & Sally Fader
Enid and family:
So very sorry to be reading this. Sending sincere condolences at this very difficult time.
Leslie Clarke
Enid and all Chrissy’s family
Feeling so sad to hear this news. My deepest condolences to you all. Such a strong and beautiful woman.
Leslie
Cathy
Duane, Anne, and family,
Our deepest condolences on the loss of Chrissy.
Cathy, Bobby and Kristen O’Brien
Charles Richardson
Monica Roberts
Duane and family
I remember Chrissy from her years hanging around with Hillary . They were very close at one point in their teenage years. I’d like to think perhaps they are reconnecting again . Sending my biggest hugs
ElizabethElizabet Boland
Enid and Duane. So sorry to hear about Chrissy’s passing.
Please accept our condolences.
Liz and Nelson
Shawn & Suzanne
Shawn Turner & Suzanne Weiss
Our deepest condolences and sympathy to Hanah’s & Casey’s Families. So sorry for your loss. Hang in there
Blake Veinot
Sorry to hear of Chrissys passing. My condolences to you Duane my friend and your family.
Louann Alexander
To Enid
My deepest condolences to you dear. May you have wonderful memories to cherish.
Linda Roy
To all of Krissy’s family,
I’m so saddened and shocked about Krissy’s passing. We truly never know what each other is going through. I hope she rests peacefully and you all learn to go on without her physical presence in your lives. I’m sure it will be a struggle that I hope gets a bit easier over time. She, and you all, are in my thoughts.
Linda Roy
Charles Hunt
Duane and Family,
Sincere condolences to you and the family as you grieve Chrissy’s sudden passing. Thinking of you all during this very difficult time.
Charles Hunt
Steve Whynacht
So sorry to hear Duane. My condolences to you and your family.
Simon young
With a heavy heart and soul I send my deepest condolences to Kristen family and friends. I’m just learning of her passing and I’m shocked. No words can ease the pain that people will feel, but her memories will put warmth in their hearts and a smile on their faces.
May her love for life and family shine through the dark days ahead…