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MacKenzie; Murray Ross

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MacKenzie – Murray Ross, age 86, of Liverpool, Queens County, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 29th, 2019, in Queens Manor, Liverpool.

Born in Lockeport, Nova Scotia, Murray was a son of the late Murray and Ada (Young) MacKenzie.

Murray was employed for many years with Mersey Seafoods as Sea Captain of the Verna & Gean, which he later built as a scale model and it is presently on display at the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic, in Lunenburg. He was a jack of all trades and a master of many, there wasn’t much that Murray couldn’t build or fix. He was a former member of the Queens County Ground Search and Rescue for many years, where he enjoyed mentoring and training the younger members. Murray was a master story teller and he had a great sense of humor. He enjoyed playing darts, hunting, fishing and camping at Keji. Above all else, Murray was most passionate about his family and spending time with them. He also enjoyed spending time with his special friend, Sandra Cardinell.

He is survived by his children, Murray “Clair” (Glenda), of Bridgewater, Hester (Donald) Croft, of Greenfield, Verna (David) Wagner, of Brooklyn, Melvin (Stephanie), of Port Medway, Irvin (Kim), of Brooklyn; grandchildren, Steven, Lisa, Tia, Dana, Heidi, Christopher, Mandy, Erin, Adam, Daniel, Alexander, Kaylee and Kelsey; great grandchildren, Declan, Jack, Lucas, Aria, Charleigh, Peyton, Harrison, Rosie, Jaxon and Finnley; sisters LouEva, of Milton, Alice Enslow, of New Minas, June Wamback, and Lynn Scott, both of East Jordan; brothers, Richard (Sheila), of Shelburne, Alfred, of Clyde River, Perley (Faye) of East Green Harbour and Kenney (Lisa) of East Jordan.

Murray was predeceased by his loving wife Beatrice “Sis”; daughter, Iva Hazeldine.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 31st, 2019, from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m., at Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, August 1st, 2019, at 11:00 a.m., from Trinity Anglican Church, Liverpool. Reverend Judy Cross officiating. Family flowers only, donations may be made to Queens General Hospital Foundation  or to Queens Manor. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.chandlersfuneral.com

 

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  2. Chubby and Kathy Veinot

    MacKenzie Family
    My heart breaks for all you have been through. I know from first hand experience how terribly difficult that disease can be. You lost your dad as you knew him along time ago but you learned to accept him in a new and different way. Spending lots of time with him and making him happy. Now your heart is breaking all over again . May all your memories be happy ones that make you smile and remember him with a chuckle in your heart

    Kathy and Chubby

  3. Judy Giffin and Jane Judge

    Dear Clair, Hester, Verna, Melvin, Irvin and Family

    We are deeply saddened by the news of Murray’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. We will always remember Murray and have wonderful memories of him. May God bless you and comfort you all.

  5. Claudia I Royer

    So sorry for your loss..The Lord bless and keep you..the Lord lift up His countenance upon all of you and give you peace. Love to all..Mike and Claudia.

  6. Angie Michaud (Scott)

    I am saddened by the news of Uncle Murray’s passing, he was a beautiful and kind man who occupies many of my childhood memories growing up in Green Harbour. Many nights playing card games and listening to him telling stories at nannies house. my sincere condolences and warmest thoughts to all.

  7. Kurt and Anne Sarty

    To Murray’s Family,

    So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

  9. Judith R Maillett

    to the MacKenzie family. so sorry to see your Dad has passed away. I always looked forward to seeing him as he did like to tell stories & I liked to listen to him. Gone but never forgotten. Keep the memories close in your heart where you can call on them when you miss your Dad.

  10. Brian/Pam Foley

    Irvin & family, we are so sorry to read of your Dad’s passing. Our thoughts are with you.

  12. Cathy Wentzell

    To All of Murray’s Family,
    Please accept our sincere and heartfelt
    condolences. Murray certainly had a full
    life, well lived. He loved you all and found
    great comfort and joy in the family you all
    share. Find comfort in each other, smiles in
    your many memories, and peace in the
    understanding that Murray is in a better place.
    Cathy, Rollie, & Family xoxoxoxoxo

  13. Renee Levy

    Hester, Verna & families,
    Beautiful tribute! I hope the many wonderful memories you have with your Dad, help you all through this difficult time. Sending you the biggest hug.

  14. Lin Ireland

    My heartfelt condolences to Murray’s family and my dear friend Sandra.
    I liked Murray. He was kind, funny and loving. I will remember him with a smile.

  15. Sharon Miller ( Wagner)

    I was sad to hear of Uncle Murray’s passing, I remember his smile, and his laugh. Although as we have gotten older as cousins and all gone in different directions our memories of family remain in our hearts, the gatherings at Nannies with our moms and dads and all us children, and I still picture Aunt Sis and Uncle Murray like it was yesterday. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Hugs

  16. Viv Croft (Whynot)

    MacKenzie family:

    So sorry for your loss. Murray was such a kind man and with a heart of gold.

  17. Billand Anna Cox

    Hester, Verna, Irvin, and LouEva and families

    We send our deepest sympathy, on Murrays passing our thoughts are with you at this sad time..

  19. Ann Godfrey

    Dear Mel, Stephanie and all your family

    So sorry to hear about your dad. I know you were close and will miss him a lot. Our thoughts are with you.

    Ann (Godfrey) and Jim

  20. david and barb

    Hester and family, We are sorry to hear of Murray’s passing, our thoughts and prayers to all.

  21. Carla and Tony Zwicker

    So sorry for the incredible loss you have experienced. Sincere condolences and prayers for all his family.

  22. Mike and Donna West

    Clair, Hester, Verna, Melvin, Irvin and Family,

    So sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Our deepest sympathy to you and your families.

  23. Bruce and Charlene White

    To Murray’s family and Sandra.
    We are very sorry to hear that Murray will no longer be greeting us at the Manor. He was a kind man and we will miss seeing him. Extending our sincere sympathy.

  24. Janice and Darrin Everett

    Sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Our sincere condolences to all the family.

  26. Cathy and Randy Conrad and family

    To The Family So sorry for the Loss of your Father, Remember all the good times you shared. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.

  27. Kevin and Cathie Wentzell.

    To Murray’s Family,
    I didn’t know Murray, but do know some of you, his children. You are his legacy; a great tribute to the kind of man he was. As you are well aware, memories are precious; take comfort in yours. We extend to you, our sincerest condolences. May God bring you comfort at this difficult time.

  30. Milford and Joyce Jess- Stevens

    Our condolences to Murray’s family and Sandra we are sorry of Murray passing. We know Murray through Sandra Murray was a fine man with a great sense of humor and told great stories. Milford and I will miss Murray .

  31. Trish and Matthew Dagley

    So sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Sincere condolences to all of his family. You all are in our thoughts ❤❤

  33. Linda and George Rennehan

    Clair, Hester, Verna, Mel, Irvin and families. Our thoughts are with you during this sad time. I will remember Uncle Murray with that cheeky chuckle and glint in his eye (not to mention how much he looked liked granddad). He was indeed a story teller (a family trait) relating his hunting trips and his fishing career. He was so proud to show off his artistic side with his decoys and the model of the Verna & Gean. His eye for detail was amazing. You will have many memories of your Dad, ” a good man”. Love to all. Linda and George

  34. Robert Gosselin

    My condolences to the MacKenzie family and friends.

    ~ Bob Gosselin
    Queens Manor, Men’s Group
    Volunteer

  36. Clyde & Wendy (Smith) MacAdams

    Clair, Hester, Verna, Melvin & Irvin & families

    We were so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts at this difficult time.

  37. Carol Cyr

    Dear Irvin & Kim and all of the McKenzie Family members.
    We are so sad to hear the news of Irvin’s fathers death. Carol & Jacques

  38. Dave leblanc

    I’m so sorry to hear this…. Murray was a great member of SAR…i enjoyed his stories….i especially liked his model ship

  42. Ron & Barb Campbell

    Verna & Family,
    We are saddened to hear of your loss. Please accept our sincere condolences.

  43. Blair C Smith

    Murray always went hunting past our woodland to the “ new power line “ in beech hill farms , saw him every year … must have been some deer back there lol .
    Condolences to the family as Murray was known well in the area and to many he encountered .
    I saw him as a late teen in the woods , great man he was that will he remembered forever .

  45. Toni

    Very sorry to hear that as a family you are dealing with the loss of a beloved father and grandfather and great grandfather. Thinking of all of you at this difficult time.

    Sincerely
    Toni

  47. Kevin and Darlene Henderson

    So sorry to here of Murrays passing ..he was a sweet man and will be sadly missed at queens manor

  48. Toby and Lori Colp

    Irvin, Kim, and girls so sorry to hear the loss of your father and grandfather. Sending our love and deepest condolences to you and the family.

  49. Wanda Horton

    Dear Sandra so sorry to hear of Murray’s passing . Sending you my sincere condolences .

  51. Faye Joudrey & Gordon Hamilton

    Our sincerest congolences to Murray’s family and my sister, Sandra. Murray was always a welcome guest in Greenfield, and he will be sadly missed at our gatherings. Almost a friendly smile, and a few stories to tell that made us laugh and brighten our day. Our lives are enriched by having known him.

  53. Sheri McGill

    Hester,
    I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that I am thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
    Take Care,
    Sheri

  54. mike smith

    I am so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts at this difficult time.

  56. Dennis & Sherrill Harrington

    To the Family,
    So very sorry for your loss, sending our most sincere condolences to all of you, take care❤️

  57. Maryann and Scott Rhyno

    Murray, Glenda and the Mackenzie family,
    We are very sorry to hear about your dad.Please accept our deepest condolences and know that you are all in our thoughts. Cherish your memories as they will help in the difficult days ahead.
    Maryann and Scott Rhyno

  58. Alta Mason

    To Clair, Verna, Melvin, Hester, Irvin and families.
    My heart goes out to all of you on the loss of Murray. He was a wonderful father, grandfather and friend to many. May your hearts be eased knowing his Earthly suffering is over and he is at peace with Sis, safe in the arms of God.
    Let all your happy memories guide you on this difficult journey. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

  59. Bruce Theriau

    MacKenzie Family

    Sorry for your loss. Murray and I were great friends through the years, you couldn’t find a greater guy. He will be missed by all. My thoughts are with you in these difficult times.

  60. Kim Risser

    Dear Hester, Donald and Family,

    My deepest condolences on the loss of you Dad. My thoughts are
    with you at this sad time. Treasure your memories.

    Kim

  61. David & Judy Whynott of mersey point

    We are sorry to hear of Murray’s passing . Ours condolences to all of Murray’s family and friends. I always enjoyed a game of pool or darts with Murray and his interesting stories. He will be missed by his family and friends.Bless you all at such a sad time.

  62. Ann Smith

    Verna, Irvin, and MacKenzie family

    We were sad to hear of your dad’s passing.

    Please accept of deepest condolences.

    May good times and happy memories keep him in your heart.

    Ann and Allan Smith

  63. Beatrice DeLong

    Murray’s Family : So sorry for your loss. My Condolences to you all at this sad time. Treasure all the good memories as they are yours to keep.

  64. Peter Mckean

    Hester,Donald and family; so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. We watched the family video of your Dad’s life and appears he had a long and happy life with lots and lots of family. Although we did not have the pleasure of knowing him we understand and know the heart break that comes with loosing a Dad. Keep his memories close to your heart. Love Pete, Darlene and Crystal.

  65. Linda Wentzell

    Dear Verna, Hester and all the family,

    We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy.

    Linda & Raymond Wentzell

  66. Derek and Shelly Neilson

    To Clair, Hester, Verna, Mel, Irvin and families.

    We are so sorry for your loss.
    Our condolences go out to you all during this sad time.
    Treasure your memories.

  68. Richard and Jackie Crowell

    Clair and family
    So sorry to hear of Murray’s passing. Keep those memories close and share all you wonderful times with each other. I know he will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone one of you at this very sad and difficult time.
    Jackie and Richard Crowell

  69. Teresa Smiley

    Claire, Hester, Verna, Mel, Irvin, Sandra and families. I am so sorry to hear of Murray’s passing. May he rest in peace. Your Dad will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all that knew him.

    My sincere condolences,
    Teresa Smiley

  70. Imogene, Ernest, Sandra Bush and families

    Dear Hester, Verna and families

    “When you lose someone you love, you gain a angel in heaven.”
    Thinking of you all during this difficult time.

  71. Imogene, Ernest, Sandra Bush and families

    Dear Hester, Verna and families

    “When you lose someone you love, you gain a angel in heaven.”
    Thinking of you all during this difficult time.

  72. Ernest, Sandra, Imogene Bush and families

    Dear Hester, Verna and families

    You loss someone you love you gain an angel in heaven. Our deepest sympathy to all your family.

  73. Philip& Holly Smith

    To all the Mackenzie family,
    We were saddened to read about Murray’s passing this week. We know you will all miss him terribly, but he is now in a better place, with your Mom. He was a good man.
    Remembering when your family moved to Liverpool; how long ago it seems!
    May you all find peace in knowing you did everything you could these past few years to make his life so meaningful. He was blessed to have such a faithful and loving family. Thinking of you with deepest sympathy.
    Holly and Philip Smith

  74. Ron & Rose Anthony & Fred Lannan

    Dear, Hester, Verna, and all the family

    We are sorry for your loss, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you, Hugs!!!!!!

  75. Lynn Kempton-Lowe

    Dear Hester,
    I was so sorry to read that your Dad has passed away. Treasure the many memories and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
    Love from Lynn xo

  76. Phyllis Fudge

    Hester & Family so sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad . My Mom (Muriel) would talk often about them . I have met your mom several times but your Dad not so much . They were great people & even better family . Keep your memories close to your heart & they will help you heal at this difficult time . Sincerely Phyllis . ((( Hugs )))

  77. Marcella Joudrey

    For Murray’s family,
    We offer our condolences to you all, you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
    Larry and Marcella Joudrey and family

  78. Mike and Sandra Roy

    To the family of Murray MacKenzie, Mike and I are saddened by the news of his passing,he was a gentleman and a friend. Our condolences to all his family.

  79. phyllis Clementine Tutty

    Hester, I am so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Please accept my condolences.
    Phyllis

  81. L.Rafuse

    Verna & Family,Our condolences on the passing of your Father & Grandfather.Through Christopher we heard great stories of his adventures .Priceless memories were made.Thinking of you at this sad time.Lynn & Steve

  82. Diane and Donald White

    Very sorry to hear this sad news. Condolences to you all , we will miss seeing him at the Manor and happily greeting him.
    You were raised in a good family and we are sure your memories will be of comfort to you in the coming days.
    Diane and Donald

  83. Brian and Phyllis

    To the family: We are very sorry for your loss. Our condolences to you and your loved ones.

  84. Wendy borden

    To Murray’s family. Please our sincere condolences on the passing of your Dad. Terry in particular, will miss him.

    Wendy and Lloyd

  85. Shawna McDougall

    My most sincere condolences to Murray’s children. I remember him with much fondness and his wonderful sense of humor.

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