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My grandfather was a great man, and I wish I'd gotten to know him better.
Gillian
May 14, 2022 | Family
Cambridge, Massachusetts
1939 - 2016
MacKENZIE, James John 76, of Gaithersburg, MD died on April 16 due to complications of Parkinson Disease and pneumonia. He was the beloved husband, father and grandfather of wife Rhoda, sons David (Bridgette) of Gaithersburg, MD, and Matthew (Dianne Cowan) of Cambridge, MA, and granddaughters...
Read MoreMy grandfather was a great man, and I wish I'd gotten to know him better.
Gillian
May 14, 2022 | Family
Thank you to all for your kind words. It is good to know that many who knew Jim appreciated him for the special man he was.
Rhoda
May 13, 2016
Earth have no sorrow that heaven can't heal.
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of such a wonderful and lovely man.
It's was truly a pleasure to have met you and your husband, may his beautiful soul rest in perfect peace.
Janet Miller
May 11, 2016 | Gaithersburg, MD
I knew Jim from that unknown art of Aikido and practiced with him often. He always had a nice gentle way in class. I am sad. May your memory of him always be kind and happy, may your time of acceptance be short.
Joseph Hoehl
April 28, 2016 | Mt. Airy, MD
My condolences to the MacKenzie family at their tragic loss. I knew Jim via aikido, where he was the senior student and a leading figure at Capital Aikikai when I first moved to Washington, DC. Jim always had a friendly and joyous demeanor at the dojo, but also made sure that the dojo was run well. Jim was a good role model on how to bring the lessons of aikido into one's daily life.
Michael Martin
April 27, 2016 | Takoma Park, MD
My sincere condolences to Rhoda and the family. I just learned this news a few days ago. I practiced Aikido with Jim and came to know him as a quietly remarkable person. May he find his True Home!
Fran Turner
April 24, 2016 | Toronto, ON
Dear Dave and other Makenzie family, kin,and friends, our prayers are with you all.
Tai Wong
April 24, 2016 | Modest, CA
Rhoda, David, Mat, & the entire MacKenzie family,
We are saddened to hear the loss of your husband, father, and best friend. The pain of losing a loved one runs deep. Have comfort in knowing God's newest angel is now looking down on all of you. May James rest in eternal and everlasting peace. God be with all of during this difficult time.
Condoloences to all from across the miles.
Steve, Anita, & Shawn Cowan
April 23, 2016 | San Antonio, TX
My condolences to the Mackenzie family and friends for the loss of your dear loved one. The sting of death touches the very core of our hearts and emotions. Please find comfort in knowing that Our Creator can be a source of hope and comfort to all during your time of grief.
April 23, 2016 | FL