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LIEUTENANT-GENERAL G. ALLAN MACKENZIE C.M.M.,
Born: Dec 15, 1931
Date of Passing: Sep 10, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryLIEUTENANT-GENERAL G. ALLAN MACKENZIE C.M.M., O.St.J., C.D. Honorary Chair of the Air Cadet League of Canada (Manitoba) Inc. Allan passed away peacefully at the Victoria General Hospital on September 10, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Kingston, Jamaica on December 15, 1931, the son of George Adam and Annette Louise MacKenzie. He attended Jamaica College from 1944 to 1948. He started his flying career with BOAC which led to him fulfilling his dream of moving to Canada in 1950 to join the Royal Canadian Air Force. After completing officer training and pilot training, he commenced his flying duties in 1952, as a Flying Officer. Allan advanced through the officer ranks to Lieutenant-General serving in a variety of flying and staff appointments. During his career he commanded a squadron, a base and the Maritime Air Group. In 1978, he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-General and appointed Chief of Staff for the Canadian Air Force. In 1980, Allan elected to resign from the Air Force and subsequently became Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer of Gendis Inc. situated in Winnipeg, Manitoba. In 1989, he was promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer. Allan also served a year as President of Sony of Canada. He was on the Board of Directors for Sony of Canada Ltd. and was a member of the Regional Advisory Board for Carleton University. Allan was also a Governor of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires and an advisor to the Association of Canadian Police Chiefs. He was decorated a Commander of the Order of Military Merit, an Officer of the Order of St. John's, and the Canadian Forces Decoration. He was also a Knight of the Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem. He recently received the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal. As well, he was a member of the Manitoba Club and the Royal Military Institute of Manitoba. Allan was appointed the Honorary Chairman of the Manitoba Provincial Committee of the Air Cadet League of Canada in 2010. Allan was predeceased by his first wife, Doris (nee Elliott), his siblings David (Mickey) and Audrey as well as his father and mother. Allan will always remain in the hearts of his loving wife, Valerie Ann and his two children Michael (Pam) and Barbara (Blain) as well as his grandchildren Lyndsey, Robyne, Marc, Kiera, Leanne and Rhys. Allan's legacy will be his strength, his integrity and his determination. There will be a private family service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba or the Air Cadet League of Canada (Manitoba Division) or to a charity of choice. Chapel Lawn www.chapellawn.ca 885-9715
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 15, 2012
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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I was friends with Barbara & Michael in Ottawa in the 1960's & remember with great fondness their mother Doris and Allan. I remember Allan as a kind, patient man of integrity. My sincere condolences to his family. - Posted by: Isabelle Dumont (Neighbour) on: Mar 21, 2013
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Dad's strength, integrity and wisdom will be carried on by many. His presence was felt, his vibrational level was strong. His love encompassing. His spirit soars with the eagles awaiting a return. I feel you, Dad. I love you. Peaceful and Happy Journey, Barbara - Posted by: Barbara King (née MacKenzie) (daughter) on: Oct 02, 2012
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I love you. I will continue to love you. - Posted by: Kiera (Granddaughter forever) on: Sep 21, 2012
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A gravitational personality with an infinite collection of wisdom, Mr. Mackenzie exemplified excellence in all his endeavors and expected no less from others. He was a leader with many titles and numerous victories in the game of life. His presence was as powerful as his cologne and his heart as sturdy as his handshake. My sincere condolences. - Posted by: Adam Burns (Fiance to grand-daughter) on: Sep 21, 2012
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I had the honor or serving with General McKenzie as a young Air Force Officer. I respected his leadership, knowledge and dedication to making our Air Force a better place as we entered that uncertain and unchartered time of unification. May God bless him and grant him eternal peace. - Posted by: Dr. Finn Knutsen, (Colonel, RCAF R'td, MSC, CD) MBA, DBA (Friend) on: Sep 14, 2012
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I was on the same RCAF pilot training in-take as Allan in 1951. At that time I recognized Allan as being a very special person. It was obvious he was going to go a long way in the Air Force, and he did! I will miss his happy out-look on life, and wish him well on his final flight....... - Posted by: Ron McKenzie (Friend) on: Sep 14, 2012
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HIGH FLIGHT Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of earth, And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth Of sun-split clouds, --and done a hundred things You have not dreamed of --Wheeled and soared and swung High in the sunlit silence. Hov'ring there I've chased the shouting wind along, and flung My eager craft through footless halls of air... Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue I've topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace Where never lark or even eagle flew -- And, while with silent lifting mind I've trod The high untrespassed sanctity of space, Put out my hand, and touched the face of God. Good bye friend, 'til we meet again. - Posted by: Flight Lieutenant (Ret'd) Robert L. Barry (Friend) on: Sep 14, 2012
