Douglas Sinclair Mackenzie
1950-2020
Peacefully, in the Grand Manan Hospital, with his family by
his side, Doug Sinclair Mackenzie passed away on Tuesday, September
29th, 2020, after a long period of illness. He
is survived by his partner, Marilyn Zwicker, his daughters, Callie and
Colleen, sisters Sue, Paddy, and Linda, aunt Fran, and grandchildren
Che, Evo and Colton.
Doug was born on January 20th, 1950,
in Montreal, QC, the first child and only son of Donald and Elizabeth
Mackenzie of Westmount, Montreal. He spent the summers of his
childhood on Grand Manan, at the Ledges and around North Head. He
loved the island and, after a summer on a pig farm in England, a
degree in English and Journalism at Carleton University in Ottawa, a
spell in a nickel mine in the Prairies, and some other jobs and
adventures involving turkey vultures, VW vans, and Woodstock, Doug
returned to the island to live. He continued to travel, though, from
Alaska to the Galapagos, and many trips to Brooklyn and New York City,
a place he adored.
Over the years, Doug enjoyed skiing, fly fishing, and
golfing. He loved watching sports, placing bets, and correcting people
who thought it was ‘soccer,’ when Doug knew it was
actually football. He could often be found rocking out to music in his
vehicle and would explain to you a book he had just read about the
musician, and how he had seen their legendary performance in the
‘60s.
Doug was able to spend his final months at home (The Ledges),
cared for by Marilyn, visited by his daughters and friends, surrounded
by his books, music, and art, on the island he called home. His family
would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and show
appreciation for the efforts, care, and support of the many medical
professionals who gave of their time and expertise over the years, and
to thank the staff of the Grand Manan Hospital, and the work and
concern of Dr. Heir in particular.
Arrangements are in care of Ells Funeral Home Inc., 1199
Route 776, Grand Manan, NB E5G 1G2. Condolences, messages of sympathy
may be sent to www.ells.ca or
(506)662-3116.
19502020
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Douglas Sinclair Mackenzie 19502020..
Décès pour la Ville: Grand Manan, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick