Obituary of Hughie MacKenzie

MacKenzie, Hugh D. "Hughie", 79 of New Glasgow passed away June 24, 2017 at the Aberdeen Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in Stellarton he was a son of the late William and Nellie(Myers)MacKenzie. Hughie served with the Canadian Guards for 3 years. He was a supervisor at Hawker Sidley working there for 27 years. He was owner/operator of Hughie's Taxi until retirement. He was a member of Br 34 legion for 46 years and an avid dart player. He often filled his freezer with steaks he had won at dart shoots throughout the county. Hughie enjoyed his westerns and who knows...maybe now he will get to meet his hero "The Duke." Hughie leaves behind his loving wife of 24 years Karla; his five loving sons Danny(Nicky), Bobby(Della), Gary(Theresa), Alan(Lois) and Tommy(Shannon). Loving sister Lois Mckinnon( Jerry); 18 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and a special niece who was like a sister Lois Morrell "Gorm." Hughie also leaves behind the mother of his 6 beautiful children, Norma Mackenzie. Hughie was predeceased by his parents Bill and Nellie MacKenzie, his beautiful daughter Brenda, whom he adored, 2 brothers: Lawrence and Robert, seven sisters: Helen, Marion, Jean, Catherine, Joan, Dolly and Ruth in infancy, 2 nephews and 3 nieces. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive visitors from 7-9pm Wednesday at the H.W. Angus Funeral Home, New Glasgow from where a memorial service will be held 11am Thursday with Rev. Dr. Glen Matheson presiding. A reception will follow the service in the funeral home. Donations in memory of Hughie may be made to a charity of one’s choice. www.angusfuneralhomes.com