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Joan Mackay Obituary
MACKAY, Joan Joan passed away at home in Ottawa on Monday, July 14, 2008 at 78 years of age, after a long struggle with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Beloved wife and best friend of John Mackay for over 60 years and mother of Alyson McLean (David) and Anne St. Dennis, Joan doted on and adored her grandchildren, Scott and Lindsay McLean, and Cameron and Lesley St. Dennis. Joan will be sorely missed by her family and friends, and in particular her fellow lawn bowlers at the Oak Bay Lawn Club in Victoria, BC. She was also, up until a few years ago, a curling member of the Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club. Joan loved and excelled at the competitive aspects of curling and lawn bowling and was also very active as an Executive Committee member at both clubs. Even more recently, in the last couple of years, she was a member of the Pacesetter Walking Club at Billings Bridge Shopping Centre. Joan also was a very proactive volunteer for many years with the Ottawa Health Department and was awarded a citation as a volunteer in 1999. At Joan's specific request, there will not be a Funeral or Memorial Service, but friends are invited to attend a Memorial Visitation at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street on Thursday, July 17th from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 pm. The family are indebted to the staff at CCAC and its selected delegated agencies and also to express our sincere appreciation to Dr. Farncombe and Max at the Palliative Care and Outreach Program for their wonderful help and care. Karey-Anne, a Care For personal support worker, deserves special mention for her absolute dedication. The family requests that instead of flowers, donations may be made to the Palliative Care Outreach Program at 63 Glencoe St. Ste. 305, Ottawa, Ontario, K2H 8S5. 484625
Memories and Condolences
for Joan Mackay
6 Entries
Michel Beauséjour
August 4, 2008
Anne
Une maman ne meure jamais, elle reste pour toujours dans notre coeur et notre esprit. Elle veille de là-haut sur sa famille et est toujours présente lors des moments importants.
Je partage avec toi, et ta famille, toute la tristesse et la peine provoquées par ce moment tragique, mais aussi le réconfort de la savoir maintenant en paix.
Tendresse et amitié
Barbara Murray
July 31, 2008
Dear Anne, Alyson and John,
I was so sorry to hear about Joan's passing. Anne, I have such fond memories of her -- her beautiful, welcoming smile; warm laugh; gentle, but firm, guidance. Winston Circle was all the better because of her. My heart goes out to all of you.
With love,
Barb Murray
Dorothy and Ian Gilbert
July 22, 2008
Hello John, How sad to lose your partner of all those wondrous years. Joan was a special gem; so calming, capable and fun. She remains always in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. We enjoyed our bowling days together and having you as friends and neighbours here, in Victoria. Joan will be missed.
Jackie and Jim Gerlach
July 20, 2008
John Anne and Alyson, Joan was such a remarkable and wonderful person. We felt so privileged to have had the chance to meet and spend time with Joan over the years since 1969, I believe the year when our families first connected after my mother's long search for John after their separation as children in China.
Joan was an inspiration to everyone in our family. Her kindness, sense of humour, creativity, calmness in every situation, love of family, and way of living life to the fullest brought joy into the lives of everyone whose life she touched.
May you know comfort and peace in this difficult time.
Jackie and Jim
Lillian Droppo
July 17, 2008
We are so sorry to hear of your loss, John, and extend our deepest sympathy to you. We've missed having you as neighbours at "Whitehall" in Victoria.
In sympathy, Al and Lillian Droppo, #706, and Martha Jones, #704.
Betty Dore
July 17, 2008
Anne my heart goes out to you and your family at this sad time, my prayers will be with you, luv Betty Dore
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