Douglas F. MacKay
1938 - 2014
Douglas F. MacKay
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Service Date
Saturday November 22, 2014
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The passing of Douglas Franklin MacKay of Fredericton and formerly of Nashwaak Bridge, NB occurred at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at the age of 76. Born at Nashwaak Bridge, NB on July 1, 1938, he was the youngest child of the late Lawrence and Viola (MacLean) MacKay. Douglas was the last surviving member of his immediate family.

Douglas was affiliated with the United Church of Canada. From working in the woods as a young man with his brothers, his working career would vary from the Marysville Cotton Mill to working as a Pressman in the printing Industry to a Dishwasher in Ontario and then returning to Fredericton to work at Colonial Manufacturing, UNB and Provincial Artisans. Douglas always had a strong work ethic and provided well for his family.

Douglas loved to socialize. Spending time with his family and friends was always a highlight of his day. He was an avid Dart Player, a hockey player in his younger years and a favorite pastime was bowling and cheering on his favorite hockey team, the Montreal Canadiens.

Douglas leaves behind his wife of 18 years, Corliss (Underhill) MacKay; a much loved and cherished daughter, Fay Ann Ryan (Edward Hood) of Nashwaak Bridge; two adored granddaughters, Amy and Bridgette both of Nashwaak Bridge as well as numerous nieces and nephews and a very special friend, Allie Burns of Toronto.

Besides his parents, Douglas was predeceased by his first wife, Emily Elizabeth (Manoryk) MacKay (1991); a son-in-law, Frederick Wallace "Wally" Ryan (2004); brothers Arthur, Darrell, Merton, Frederick, Stanley, Marven, Olin and sisters Mavis MacKay and Joyce Langille.

You are invited to Bishop’s Funeral Home, 540 Woodstock Road, Fredericton, to visit with the family of Douglas MacKay and share some memories with them on Thursday, November 20 from 7 to 9 PM and then again on Friday, November 21 between 2 to 4 in the afternoon or between 7 to 9 in the evening. A celebration of the life of Douglas MacKay will be held from Bishop’s Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at 11:00 AM. Pastor Gordon Mowry will officiate. Interment will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions to the Parkinson Society-Fredericton Area or the Saint John Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Inc. would be appreciated by the family.

Online condolences and the sharing of memories can be expressed through www.bishopsfuneralhome.com              

           

           

         

Douglas F. MacKay