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Margaret MacKenzie Obituary
She was born April 23, 1923, in New London, and raised on her father's Waterford dairy farm located at 317 Rope Ferry Road. She resided almost continuously in the home, which was purchased by her father in 1917, until her death.
She was educated at the Williams Memorial Institute in New London, graduating in 1940. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Connecticut in 1944 and belonged to the American Association of University Women.
Margaret took great pride in her work in cryptography for the War Department at the Pentagon during World War II. She also worked as a librarian for several years at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London. She was a member of the Flanders Baptist Church in East Lyme and was president of its Community Circle for several years.
Margaret was known for her infectious laughter and her humor. She particularly enjoyed painting and the company of her family whom she would accompany to Scottish events and the beach. Margaret was an avid reader and book club member. Despite her advanced age, she retained her faculties and, up to the end of her life, enjoyed the Sunday New York Times crossword puzzle.
She is survived by her brother, Hugh MacKenzie and his wife, Mary Carol, of Chaplin and their three children, Hugh MacKenzie of Columbia, Kate MacKenzie of Brooklyn, and Cameron MacKenzie of Waterford; and by her brother-in-law, Rev. Allen Scott of East Lyme, and children, Rev. MacKenzie Scott of Lewisburg, Pa., Rev. Alan Scott of East Lyme, Rev. Jonathan Scott of Pomfret, and Margaret Watson of Erie, Pa. She is also survived by 14 great-nieces and nephews and numerous cousins.
She was predeceased by her sister, Mary and her niece, Molly MacKenzie Blauvelt, who died in 1995.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 15, at the Flanders Baptist Church in East Lyme. Burial is private.
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Victor Wright
December 17, 2008
Cam I have just returned from the UK and was both saddened and shocked to hear of Auntie Margeret's passing. Please pass my heartfelt condolences to your family.
Enid Wolch
December 16, 2008
Meeting or even thinking of Margaret always made me smile, maybe chuckle. As children, my sister and brothers and I would sit in the upstairs hall when the church Junior Circle met at our house, hoping to hear an interesting tidbit. Though we couldn't see them, we knew when Margaret and Mary arrived, just from the rising level of jollity.
For the rest of my life I will see and hear Margaret in my mind whenever I attempt a New York Times Sunday crossword, just as Mary visits my kitchen whenever I open her cookbook. Two wonderful ladies - Heaven has more laughter now.
Enid Scott Wolch
Elaine Gaucher
December 15, 2008
My sincere sympathy to Margeret's family. Margaret & I spent many happy hours together car-pooling to medical library meetings, lunch and the beach. She was always so cheerful and interesting. She will surely be missed by all who knew her especially her beloved family. God Bless Your all.
Wyatt Kopp
December 15, 2008
Margaret MacKenzie will be greatly missed. I will always remember seeing her through the farmhouse window, reading a book or a newspaper, with her cats by her side. She was quite an interesting woman. In addition to being artistic she was very intelligent and well-read. More importantly, she loved her family who will mourn her loss.
Helen Scanlon
December 13, 2008
Cam, my condolences to you and your family. Your aunt Margaret was the coolest. Love ya, buddy.
JoAnn Church
December 12, 2008
I was sad to read that Margaret passed away. She was one of my Mom's good friends. They attended Williams together and stayed friends. I met Margaret at my Mom's 75th BD party. I remember her smile and how she made my Mom laugh. My heart is with your family during this sad time. Jo Ann
J & J Castillo
December 12, 2008
We'll miss you cuz!
Love,
Jonathan & Jessica
Arthur Brautigam Brautigam
December 12, 2008
Dear Cam;
I am so sorry to read about the loss of your aunt, Margaret. You have my deepest sympathy, and you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Art
Gary Mandelburg
December 12, 2008
CAM, I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I know how difficult a time this can be and we will hold you and your family in our prayers. May God hold you in his loving arms at this time of sorrow. God bless you my friend....
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