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WILLIAM (BILL) MACKENZIE
Date of Passing: Jun 04, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryWILLIAM (BILL) MACKENZIE
It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Bill MacKenzie on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at the age of 76 years, at the Riverview Health Centre.
Bill will be lovingly remembered by his mother, Audrey; partner, Jan; daughters, Danielle, Jill (Cam); grandchildren, Payton, Colby, Quinn, Kaiden; sisters, Janet, Dorothy (Ken), Allison, Collette (Paul) as well as numerous, nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his father, Bill and brother, Ken.
Bill worked for the CNR for 39 years and upon retirement, enjoyed his favourite pastime, fishing. He spent many memorable summers up at the lake and instilling the love of fishing to his grandsons, who will carry on the tradition. He loved football, playing in his younger days and cheering on the Bombers.
In keeping with Bill’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial reception celebrating his life will be held on Friday, June 14, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Coutu Funeral Chapel, 680 Archibald Street.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 08, 2024, Jun 08, 2024
Condolences & Memories (9 entries)
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My condolences to Bill's family and friends in the passing of Bill. We made many trips together. All around just a great person to work with, I will miss his humor. See you on the other side Bill. You were the best. - Posted by: Bill tataryn (Railroad friend) on: Jun 14, 2024
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Bill you will be missed, I miss you already, Doug. See you down the road. - Posted by: Doug Chilton (friend) on: Jun 14, 2024
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Worked with Bill over the years at CN. You couldn’t find a nicer person. Once retired I would run into him in Safeway in Kenora just a prince of a guy. One of the best I knew working at CN a very generous man and one who was always interested in what you had to say. Very sad to hear of his passing. - Posted by: Rob Lang (Co-worker) on: Jun 12, 2024
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Sorry for your loss Jan…..Bill -Ken and I put on a lot of miles through the years on the railroad. We always had a good time and made the trips more enjoyable! He will be missed and I assure you many of his other colleagues feel the same. - Posted by: Donnie Lazaruk (Co-Worker at Canadian National Railway ) on: Jun 12, 2024
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Condolences to Jan and family. Both Bill & Ken were like brothers to me and took me under their wing upon first meeting in Waikiki and many other memories in Norwood. May God bless your sweet soul. - Posted by: Jim English (Friend ) on: Jun 10, 2024
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Sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you and your family with love and sympathies. - Posted by: Patricia St. Godard - Vouriot (old neighbor) on: Jun 09, 2024
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I am so sorry for your loss Jan. Bill was truly one of the good guys who showed a genuine interest in and appreciation for his friends. I will remember Billy Mac for his wonderful smile and the twinkle in his eyes. He will be missed by us all. - Posted by: Rick Lambert (Norwood Friend) on: Jun 08, 2024
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I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was one of a kind.... well, except book ends with Ken. I have wonderful memories of traveling to California with him and Jan in a camper, home-made happy hours in Cuba, visits to Black Sturgeon and just lots of laughter. My Sincere Condolences. The Book Ends are no more. - Posted by: Kelly Seward (friend) on: Jun 08, 2024
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Sad to hear and condolences to his family. Bill and I go back to Holy Cross School where all of our siblings attended back in the day. Of course being from Norwood, we had to play football for the Colts and Broncs in the day and of course you had to hang at the Red Top. Bill was easy to like and always made those he encountered feel comfortable in his presence. He will be missed by many. - Posted by: Don Tomac (Friend) on: Jun 08, 2024