MARY MILDRED MACKENZIE (WILSON)

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MARY MILDRED MACKENZIE (nee WILSON) Peacefully on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at Deer Lodge Centre Mary Mildred MacKenzie, beloved wife of Gerald passed away at the age of 88 years. Remaining to forever cherish Mary's memory are her husband Gerald; two sons Pat and Keith; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Mary was born May, 7 1921 in Kinosota MB. The family moved to Alonsa in 1923 and at the outbreak of the Second World War Mary and her five brothers, Jim, Dan, Matt, John and Reg enlisted in the armed forces for the duration of the war, with her sister Ida staying in Alonsa to care for their mother who had been widowed some years previous. Mary enjoyed knitting, bingo, playing cards, shopping and family. She was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion with over 50 years of continuous service and thoroughly enjoyed her association as a member of the Fort Rouge Branch No. 097. Mary's employment included the RCAF, Deer Lodge Hospital and the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires, in which capacity she worked at RCMP D Division Headquarters until her retirement in 1988. On Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. Mary's Funeral Service will be held in the Silver Heights United Church, 199 Garrioch Avenue (Corner of Mount Royal Rd. and Ness Ave.). For those who wish, additional parking will be available in the Seventh-Day Adventist Church parking lot located on Ness Avenue. Interment will follow in Brookside Cemetery, 3001 Notre Dame Avenue, Winnipeg The family would like to thank Deer Lodge Centre and the staff of T4 and 3 East for the care, concern and understanding they gave to Mary and to her neighbours for their kindness over the years.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 17, 2009