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Ian MACKAY Obituary
MACKAY, Ian Kenneth
On February 2, 2006 at the Ottawa General Hospital, age 31. Beloved husband of Rachel Grasham. Eldest son of Robin and Rhondda MacKay, brother of Timothy (Janice) of Hsinchu, Taiwan, David (Lisa) of Guelph and Blake of Nepean. Loving grandson of Myrtle MacKay and son-in- law of Anne and Wilbur Grasham. Ian lived courageously to the end and his hope, enduring spirit and desire to live his life to the fullest never faltered. His optimism and love of life, friendship, generosity and wisdom touched all who knew him. With his grace, intellectual curiosity, artistic creativity, gregarious spirit and love of a good debate, Ian welcomed us all along on the wonderful ride that was his passionate life. Ian loved to paint and listen to music. He read voraciously and was filled with a sense of wonder at the world and the precious gift of his life. Ian, you will be in our hearts and thoughts forever. Friends may celebrate Ian's life at the Chapel of the Holy Spirit, All Saints Westboro, Ottawa on Tuesday, February 7 from 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service on Wednesday, February 8 at 2 p.m. All Saints Westboro (347 Richmond Road, Ottawa). In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in Ian's memory to the Stephen Lewis Foundation,
www.stephenlewisfoundation.org or the charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Cole Funeral Services 613-831-7122.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ian MACKAY
51 Entries
Lynda Moon
February 17, 2006
Dear Robin and Family:
I was saddened to hear of Ian's passing. My mother told me when I spoke to her recently. Please accept my deepest condolences. May God's grace be with you and your family at this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Lynda Moon
Michael Fuhrmann
February 15, 2006
To Rachel and the MacKay family,
My sincere condolensces for the loss of Ian in your lives. Though I only met with Ian intermittently when he visited Toronto, his constant strength, vibrancy,positive nature and sense of humour was truly amazing and inspiring.
My thoughts go out to you during this difficult time and my sincere apologies for not being able to attend the services for Ian personally.
Love
Michael
Pearl and Marc Santopinto
February 14, 2006
Dear Robin and family:
We send our sincerest condolences on the passing of your son.
Pearl and Marc Santopinto ( Trent University 1970's)
Laura Evans and Jonathon Wheatcroft
February 8, 2006
Dear MacKay and Read families - I think that Ian was about 3 when I first met him and have followed his life ever since. My heart goes out to you all. With Love, Laura and Jonathon
George & Jo'Anne Annis and family
February 8, 2006
Dear Robin and family,
Please accept our condolences on the passing of your son Ian.
Sincerely,
Robbie Berardi
February 8, 2006
My deepest condolences
I will always remember Ian by the educated opinions he shared with me at David and Lisa's wedding.
Jill Laflamme(Balcom)
February 8, 2006
Rachel and the MacKay Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Kathy Jordan
February 8, 2006
My deepest condolences, Rachel. I only met Ian twice but each time I instantly felt as if we had been friends forever. His intellect and kindness was so evident.
Matt Tweedy
February 7, 2006
Ian was one of those friendly, kind, and genuinely good people that make all of our lives better. He will be missed and not forgotten. My respects to all family and friends.
Lise Potvin
February 7, 2006
To Rachel and family,
I am really sorry on your loss. My most sincere sympathies in these difficult times.
Andra Leonard
February 7, 2006
Dear Rachel, Rhondda, Robin, and Family,
We are so sorry to learn of Ian's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Andra, Roger, Aidan, and Alex Lu
Jon Martin
February 7, 2006
To Rachel and the MacKay Family,
I have so many amazing memories of Ian from our years growing up. He will always be remembered fondly. I am so sorry for your loss.
Jon
Rachel and Rob Tweedy
February 7, 2006
Rachel,
You and Ian are such special friends to my sister Alison, I'm glad that she has had you in her life. She has always talked about your strength and Ian's courage and sense of humour. Our thoughts are with you and Ian's family right now.
Ian and Rachel-June 4th, 2005
February 7, 2006
Sandra Watson
February 7, 2006
Robin,
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Sandra, Jim, Kristy and Taylor
Bill Lidstone
February 7, 2006
From his friends in Lennoxville, Ian was loved by all of us and will be missed. Our sympathies and respects.
Miranda Smith & Conor Forkan
February 7, 2006
To Rachel & Tim & The Mackay Family,
Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with all of you. Ian was a very brave and strong person and we will miss him very much.
Peter Berardi
February 6, 2006
My sincerest condolences to everyone. I will think of Ian when I look at some of his paintings when I visit David, Lisa & Kayla. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Chantal Rodier
February 6, 2006
I had the pleasure of sharing many art classes with Ian over the last two years at University of Ottawa. And we also shared a studio space this school year. Ian always offered a respectful, novel and interesting viewpoint to any discussion. Some of my art creations were greatly improved after good exchanges with Ian.
I can still hear him trying to convince me to see the Blue Man Group. Well Ian, I finally did, and it was well worth it, thanks! I will always associate the group with you.
Keep giving sound artistic critiques from your peaceful resting place! See you!
Elizabeth Bustard
February 6, 2006
Dear Rachel: I was deeply saddened to learn from Roberta of Ian's death. Roberta has often spoken to me of your most precious relationship . The deep sorrow in your heart is a reflection of your abiding love for one another. May you be given strength and courage and peace . Lovingly, Elizabeth Bustard.
Andy McLaughlin
February 6, 2006
Rachel,
I was very saddened to hear of Ian’s passing. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Laurel Herwig
February 6, 2006
I am so sorry for your loss Rachel. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time or sorrow.
James Pepin
February 6, 2006
My thoughts are with you all and I send my deepest condolences. Ian will be missed by all of us here in Lennoxville that were lucky enough to have known him.
Sara Matte
February 6, 2006
I met Ian through the Visual Arts program at Ottawa U. Although he was only in a couple of my classes and I only saw him once and a while, I grew to love speaking with him about art and whatever was on our minds. Ian will forever be remembered at school as creative and good hearted.
Guy,Linda,Steven,Vicky Bourdon
February 6, 2006
Our love and prayers are with you.
Lorraine Gilbert
February 6, 2006
I was Ian's teacher in photography last year. He was a very special person: very generous with his classmates as well as very intelligent and creative. I'm glad to have met him. I don't know Rachel, but he always included you when he spoke of himself. You must be pretty special too. My thoughts are with you.
A friend from Ottawa U.
Florence & Flo Cheesman
February 6, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary-Ellen Berardi
February 6, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. I will treasure the memory of Ian posing for a picture as he held the tiny fawn at the home of David,Lisa and Kayla.
Cara & Darrell Williams
February 6, 2006
Our sincerest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lisa Anderson
February 6, 2006
Tim,
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your brother. My thoughts are with you at this time.
Don McDougall
February 6, 2006
Ian was a special friend to our family. I am proud to have known him. Michelle and I offer our deepest sympathy to Rachel and the MacKay family.
Laleah Carscallen
February 6, 2006
Rachel,
I was so sorry to hear of Ian's death. I know you had both been through so much together. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Helen Patterson
February 6, 2006
I have many fond memories of Ian and feel so grateful that I saw him several times in December. Ian was somebody who I always had a great conversation with about current affairs (he was a avid reader and kept in the loop on a range of political and social issues)and a very talented painter - I loved to look at his artwork when I visited their apartment.
And as Rachel's friend, perhaps most importantly, he was the love of Rachel's life - such a great match in so many ways. I am so happy that you were in each other's lives and so sad about the tragic loss. You are both in my prayers.
love Helen and Bob, Kelsey, Isaac, Samuel
Barrie and Stephanie Davies
February 6, 2006
We are so grateful that we were able to spend time with you and Rachel at Alison's wedding and we are full of admiration at your courage and dignity and full of sadness for you, Rachel. Our prayers are with all of you.
Roberta Bustard
February 6, 2006
Dear Rachel,
My thoughts and prayers are with during this very sad time.
Roberta
Alison Davies
February 6, 2006
Rachel & the Mackays;
There are absolutely no words to communicate how I feel about losing Ian. I am a better person for having known him & feel incredibly fortunate to have considered him one of my dearest friends. I will miss him always.
Nancy & Andrew Chevrier
February 6, 2006
May warm thoughts of such a gentle spirit keep you strong through this difficult time.
David Dowling
February 6, 2006
My heartfelt sympathies.
ruth mohammed
February 6, 2006
To Rhondda and Robin, may your courage be with you now as you celebrate the life of your dear son Ian - I remember the couple of times I met him - his strength and passion for life stick out in my mind - bessings all - ruth and rafeena mohammed
Deborah McMullen and family
February 6, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your sorrow.
Judy and Mike Ramm
February 5, 2006
Robin, Rhonnda, Rachel & family:
He will be greatly missed.
Mike, Judy, Michael, Christopher & Katie
Georgia Gallagher
February 5, 2006
My thoughts are with you Rachel.
Georgia
Sheila and Keith Patterson
February 5, 2006
Dear Robin, Rhondda & family
While travelling in B.C., we have learned of Ian's passing. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Our sincerest condolences.
Erin Mitchell
February 5, 2006
I knew Ian from our time at Bishop's together. My deepest sympathies to Rachel and Ian's family.
Maya McKenny
February 4, 2006
As an old friend of Rachel's, it was through her that I met Ian. I was struck by his incredible spirit in the face of adversity, his wit and intellect, and his talent with his art. He brought so much happiness to my friend in the way that he completed her life, and the memory of all that I knew of him will live on in my heart.
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