Obituary – Jacqueline Enid MacKenzie

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Jacqueline Enid MacKenzie

November 10, 1933 – Feb. 26, 2023

Jacqueline (Jackie) MacKenzie passed away peacefully February 26, 2023 after a battle with dementia. She was predeceased by her parents Ernest and Billie Townsend and her daughter Karen. She is survived by her son Glen, grandchildren Alexander and Nicola, sister Jill Soleway and dear friend Ron Knott.

Jackie was born in Kent, England where she still has many relatives. After high school she worked as a private secretary and then in 1956 she emigrated to Canada, living in Toronto for two years and working as a flight attendant for Trans Canada Airlines before moving to Vancouver where she met her husband, Tom. They married in 1960 and she then worked as a professional model. After their divorce, Jackie moved to Point Roberts where she enjoyed her love of the outdoors, horses, dogs and working at her antique store Ye Olde Barn Antiques.

Jackie was feisty, witty, clever and loved to travel. Greatly appreciated are the friends and professionals who stepped forward to be there when she needed help, and to her former daughter-in-law Michele, who Jackie loved dearly for her love and caring, which involved the everyday responsibilities that were required for her well-being over these past few years.

Thank you also to the staff at Highgate Senior Living in Bellingham, Washington for their compassionate and gentle care.

A celebration of life will be held in Point Roberts at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations would be greatly appreciated to the SPCA or the Alzheimer’s Society of B.C.


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