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MacKenzie Foist Obituary
Born in Great Barrington, Mass. on June 22, 1985, he was the son of Althea Foist of Williamstown, Mass. Mac received his education in the Williamstown schools and was a 2003 graduate of Mt. Greylock Regional High School. Mac had recently enlisted in the U. S. Army.
He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, playing computer games and talking to friends on AOL.
Survivors include his mother, Althea Foist of Williamstown; and his aunts and uncles, Quinette and Peter Goewey of Bennington with whom he resided and Charles and Carole Foist of Pownal. Peter was predeceased by his maternal grandmother, Alice Foist, who helped raise him when he was very young.
The funeral will be held from the Sherman Burbank Memorial Chapel, Main Street, Williamstown, on Tuesday, June 14, 2005 at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Patricia MacHugh, pastor of the First United Methodist Church in Williamstown, officiating.
Friends may call at the Mahar & Son Funeral Home in Bennington on Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. when the family will be in attendance.
Burial will take place in the family lot in Eastlawn Cemetery, Williamstown.
Should friends desire, contributions in MacKenzie Stewart Foist’s memory may be made to either the Shriners Children’s Hospital in Springfield, Mass. or to the Community Soldiers Group through the office of the Mahar & Son Funeral Home, 628 Main St., Bennington, VT 05201.
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Memories and Condolences
for MacKenzie Foist
June 19, 2017
this randomly popped up on my google and must be you saying hi. i miss you so much man i wish you were here night and day. not 1 day has gone by that i havn't talked about you or thought about you. 12 years some day i will see you just be ready for my hug! love you bud. (M.J.Q)
Ashley McCarthy
July 8, 2005
Quinette
God Needed an angle and thats what Mac was,he brightened everyones day and always made people laugh. May god give you the strength to endure your loss. so many people knew and loved Mac he will never be forgotten. He was such a good friend and I will always remember the great times that I shared with him. Rest in Peace Mac I love you.
Michael Quick
June 17, 2005
Quinette, Im so sorry that this happened. Mackenzie was a great kid,person and most of all a best friend. He wouldnt have been like that with out the love and care you had for him. he will always remember you, as you will him. Mack i miss you more and more eveyday, thanks for all the good times we shared. love ya man. R.I.P
Enid Shields
June 17, 2005
Dear Althea,
We are deeply saddened and our son devastated to hear of your loss. We will always remember Mac as a friendly, sunny young man who embraced life fully. Erik was fortunate to know Mackenzie's friendship and your abundant kindness and care. God bless you, Althea.
In sympathy,
The Shields family
Val Tracy
June 15, 2005
Dear Althea and Quinette,
Thirty years have passed since I knew you at McCann and I have thought of you over that time. I am so very sorry of the loss of MacKenzie. I know that you will miss him and I pray for your comfort at this time. You will be in my thoughts. Sincerely,
GOG L.
June 14, 2005
To the Foist family,
My Deepest sympathy go to you all.
You don't know me, but i hear "Mac"
and my "Gogson"/nephew, Mitch Gladu where good friends.
I just wanted to say how sorry the entire Gladu,Derby,LeBarnes family
is for your lose...ROCK ON MAC!!
Julie
June 14, 2005
I remember when Mackenzie came to Mt. Greylock... I thought he looked so cool and suave like the Fonze. Unfortunatly, I never really had the chance to become his friend because I left Mt. greylock the end of 2002. I was deeply saddened to hear of this terrible news. I pray for you and your family. God bless you.
Megan
June 14, 2005
Mac you're a cool kid bro, God was out of line for taking such a good person...
i'll always remember friz-bee at willow park, i'll remember the sound of you riding that one night you came up and hung out by the fire, and i'll forever remember the last thing you said to me, that i can promise...
Rest In Peace mac im so glade that i was able to know you dude...
Forever you will be Remembered
Ginny Peniuk
June 14, 2005
Althea....Words alone cannot justify the grief you must be feeling. Know that many have you and your son in their prayers. My sincere sympathy to you and your family.
John & Pam Garwood
June 14, 2005
Althea,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very usetting time. We both have very fond memories of Mackenzie.
elaine CNA
June 14, 2005
althea,
i was very shocked to hear about your only child. i worked with you on 5 south and 2 south, and saw you more when you switched departments. i really like you and although i did not know your son, i have a child the same age, and can only image the pain you are going through. you always spoke highly of him and you loved him uncondionally. he is with god now.
Mackenzie will live on in your heart forever. may you find the courage to endure the heartbreak you are feeling. if there is anything and mean anything i can do, just let me know. my heart goes out to you althea and i know the lord will look over you. god bless you and your son. your a wonderful person. with love elaine
Jerry Bushika
June 13, 2005
Dear Althea and Quinette,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I hope that you can be comforted by many happy memories and the knowledge that he is home now, with The Father and your parents.
Love,
Jerry
Beth Maloney
June 13, 2005
Althea - I was shocked to hear of your loss watching the news Sunday nite. It took me till this evening to verify it was your son. Many a nite we would talk about our sons Erik & Mac while the night shift dragged on. Please accept my sincerest sympathy for your loss. I know how much you worked to raise Mac & how deep your loss will be now. Please take care, my prayers are with you. Beth
Erin Brady
June 13, 2005
Althea,
im very sorry about your son he was a beautiful man and very outgoing and his soul will live forever in peace! :) godbless you! :)
Erin Brady
Erin Brady
June 13, 2005
Althea,
Im very sorry about your son he was a very beautiful man,and im sure he will always be in your heart!:) Godbless you!
Erin Brady
Alison Reopell
June 13, 2005
Mackenzie,
You were a good kid, and a great friend. Such a sad day to hear of this horrible tragedy. Your loss will affect many, Rob and I will always treasure the wonderful times we spent with you and you will live forever in our hearts, as well as the hearts of many others. We will miss you greatly. You are in a better place now, let your spirit soar free like a bird. We love you Mac.
Our deepest regrets go to your family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Alison & Rob
Ryan Firth
June 13, 2005
Mackenzie,
You were a great peron, friend. I just hope that you are in a better place. I am still going into the army with you in my heart. The times that we spent together I will never forget. I thank you and your aunt very much for helping me out when I needed it most. You were a great kid that did not deserve this. R.I.P.
In great memory,
Ryan F. & Dan
Debbi Lefebvre
June 13, 2005
Althea,
May you find comfort in all the great memories of the times you shared with your son. He will be with you in your heart forever.
Fondly, Debbi
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