William MacKechnie

William MacKechnie

William MacKechnie Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Feb. 19 to Feb. 21, 2010.
MACKECHNIE, William Ronald Passed away peacefully in hospital, Shawville, Quebec on February 17, 2010 in his 87th year. Beloved husband for 59 years of Helen (nee Goth). Predeceased by his parents Cora and S. Wyman MacKechnie and two infant sisters. Dearly loved father and grandfather of Heather (Pierre Blais) and Lea; Robert (Heather) and Christine (Trevor Brennan), Curtis (Shelley) and Christopher; Brenda (Bill Russell) and Jeff and Jenn (Robin Judd); Ian and Amanda and Brett; Susan (Richard Greenshields) and Joshua and Nicholas. Proud great-grandfather of Benjamin Ronald Judd. Loyal brother to Douglas, Laurie and Lorna. Fondly remembered by brothers in-law, sisters in-law, nieces and nephews and many friends from his diversified travels in life. Of his greatest accomplishments the most significant was providing love and guidance to his five children, ten grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He was an accomplished dairy farmer and was so proud of his Bonnieshade Ayrshire dairy farm. Special thanks to Dr Keith MacLellan and the excellent staff at the Pontiac Community hospital. Friends may call at W.J. Hayes & Sons Funeral Home, 1040 Clarendon St., Quyon, Quebec on Sunday, February 21, 2010 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Monday to Quyon United Church, 1088 Clarendon Street, Quyon, Quebec for Service at 2 p.m. Spring Interment in Norway Bay United Cemetery. Donations to Quyon United Church would be appreciated.

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Brent Krose

February 28, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Jim Robinson

February 26, 2010

Like his dad, who I knew well, Ronald was a true leader in the dairy industry. My sincere sympathy to all of the Mackechnie family for your loss.

Tom Hickey

February 24, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Jerry and Laurie Barber

February 22, 2010

Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.Cherish your memories.

renee de Haan

February 22, 2010

Dear Helen,
Ia so sorry to hear about your loss. You were such a good friend to my Mom and my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. My Mom treasured your friendship and I think of you often. God Bless you and your family. Jane de Haans daughter Renee de Haan.

Kellie, Dave, Kegan, Colton, & Clancey Keon

February 22, 2010

Sue & Richard, Josh and Nick, & MacKechnie family. Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. Cherish all your memeories.

Maureen Powers

February 21, 2010

To Jen Robin and Benjamin
We did not get an opportunity to meet
Jennifer's grandfather, which it sounds
like we missed meeting a wonderful man
Our deepest sympathies to all the family.
Love Maureen and Cliff Powers

Bert & Gayle (Simmons) MacLennan

February 21, 2010

Deepest sympathies on the passing of Ronald. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

February 21, 2010

Helen and Family - my deepest sympathy to all. Ronald will be dearly missed. He was a wonderful neighbour and friend to our family. I especially remember his teaching Sunday School in the small UC at Wyman. We were few but he never missed a Sunday. May God bless each one of you and provide comfort to all. Thanks for all the fond memories.

Lily Hudson (Stittsville Ontario)

February 21, 2010

Bill & Brenda and all the MacKechnie family. My heartfelt condolences on the passing of your father,Ronald,I have lots of memories of the great conversations that we had at the fairs over the years and also the stories Dad told me of the times he spent with Ronald.

Grant Russell

Doug & Sylvia Burnette

February 21, 2010

Dear Robert,Heather & Family,
Please accept our sincere condolences,our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Peggie Sheppard

February 21, 2010

Sorry to hear about your dad.
Ali and I are thinking of you.

Chris'n Jeannie

February 21, 2010

Helen and ALL the MacKechnie families:
Ron; A husband, brother, father, grampa,great-grampa, and comunity leader; we shall all miss greatly. Ron was ALWAYS genuinely interested in cows and the dairy industry; but his family and country were in his heart!
Be proud of Ron's accomplishments; his community and country sure are.
May all your memories be happy and may God's shoulder be close!

Rick and Cheryl Younge

February 21, 2010

To the MacKechnie families:
You are in our thoughts during this sad time. Our sympathies are with all of you at this time.

Grant Horner & Gail Norton

February 21, 2010

To the Mackechnie Family,

Our deepest sympathies on the passing of Ronald.
He will be missed.

Harry & Sandra Dale

February 21, 2010

With our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

jim&darlene crawford

February 20, 2010

Ian,Amanda,Brett over the years i had lots of chats with your dad and grandfather.he had a welth of knowledge that he loved to share with whoever would listen.may all your many wonderful memories help you at this time.

Neil McColl

February 20, 2010

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Evelyn McColl

February 20, 2010

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

February 20, 2010

February 20, 2010

To the MacKechnie Family,

We are thinking of you and your loss, with prayers and heartfelt sympathy.

Sincerely,

David, Carol and Phillip Holmes, Clarendon, Quebec

Jean Wilson

February 20, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Hodgins Paul & Mary

February 20, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Perley & Joan Belsher

February 20, 2010

To the Mackechnie Family;

May you be given courage, faith and strength to face each new day.
Our Deepest sympathy.

Debra Stephens

February 20, 2010

To the Mackechnie Family,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

Debra Stephens and Brian Rousseau

Gary & Cathy Woolsey

February 19, 2010

To the Mackechnie Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss of a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He will be missed by everyone. My memories go back to when I was a kid and worked with Ronald on the farm, we had many good times. I have a lot of good memories of those days. Thank you Ronald, rest in peace.

Ruth Barber

February 19, 2010

Heather,Pierre and Lea,
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you at this time.

Lorne Landreville

February 19, 2010

To Heather, Doug and families,

So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you.

Lorne Landreville (Agriculture Canada)

Mary Kilgour

February 19, 2010

Helen and your family,
My symapthy to all of you. It was wonderful to visit with you and Ron last Nov at Mother's wake and to reminise about past activities that you enjoyed with our parents. I have many memories of Ron at the fairs etc. May your memories help to sustain you as celebrate Ron's amazing life.
Sincerely

February 19, 2010

To the MacKechnie Family: Sincere sympathy for the loss of RONALD (Husband,Father,Grandfather). Sincerely: Barrie & Sandra (Fort Lauderdale, Florida)

February 19, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time
Jim & Anne McConnell

February 19, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to the Mackechnie family. May you find comfort in all your happy memories.
Cyrus & Doris Beck, Shawville, Quebec

Ottawa Valley Fuels

February 19, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Ron Hodgins

February 19, 2010

To All The Family,Ronald was a true leader in the dairy industry and always had a wealth of knowledge to share.We had many chats on the old railroad track when I was farming in Quyon.

Connie Crick

February 19, 2010

To The Entire MacKechnie Family

Please accept my sincere sympathy via Email. I would be there in person if I could but as I had surgery last Friday I am physically not able.

My thoughts are with you all.

February 19, 2010

Our deepest sympathies at this time. Cherish your memories and he will live on forever.

Roger, Jennifer, Alex and Laura Mayhew

Crystal Thrun

February 19, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Mackechnie family during this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Crystal Thrun and Jeff Hannaberry

Marilyn Tubman

February 19, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Edith Tubman and family

Cindy & Doug Fizzell

February 19, 2010

Brenda,Bill and family our heartfelt sympathy to you and your families during this difficult time.

Patti & Randy Young

February 19, 2010

Heather, Pierre & Lea

So very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Our condolences to your family.

Blythe and Carol McCleary

February 19, 2010

Our sincere sympathy to the MacKechnie family.
Blythe and Carol McCleary

February 19, 2010

Brenda,Bill and families,
My sincere sympathies on the passing of your Dad. May all your wonderful memories help you at this time.
Debbie (Russell) Guilmain

Janey & Terry MacDougall

February 19, 2010

Our heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of Ronald. May your many memories of happier times bring you comfort.

Ray & Marlene Kilbride

February 19, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to the family.

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