Margaret Sadie MacKenzie

Born in Port Morien, she was the daughter of Dan R. and Cassie (Holmes) MacDonald. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, friend, and the last surviving member of her immediate family. She adored and cherished her family and loved them unconditionally. She loved to cook and bake and you never left her home without lunch and a cup of tea. Margaret enjoyed playing cards, skating and dancing with the love of her life, Wilburn.

Margaret, the heart of her family, hosted countless family gatherings which were spent laughing and sharing stories around the kitchen table, especially during the much loved tradition of celebrating New Year’s Day together “at Nan’s”.

In her younger years, Margaret was a member of St. John’s United Church, Port Morien, where she sang in the choir, taught Sunday School, and was a CGIT leader. Later, she became a life-long member of Chalmer’s United Church, Dominion, and active UCW member until its closing, subsequently attending Warden United.

Margaret is survived by her devoted children son Wayne (Loretta); daughters Debbie and Heather (Paul); sister-in-law Ellen Mackenzie; brother-in-law Ed McLeod; her much loved grandchildren Amanda (Scott), Troy (Amy), Jennifer (Evan), Sarah, Cassie (Liam), John Angus, Melissa (Jacob) and Emily (Andy); great grandchildren Chase, Brayden, Nevaeh, Ethan, Bryce, Blake, Logan and Lydia, all of whom she had a special relationship, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Mom will also be remembered by her neighbor and good friend Bernice McCormick.

Margaret was predeceased by her best friend and loving husband of 56 years Wilburn, grandson Brandon; son-in-law Angus; sisters Christine Snow, Anna MacPherson and Florence Green; brothers William, George and Ronald MacDonald.

Visitation will be held at Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St Glace Bay, on Friday February 28, 2025 from 1-2pm. Funeral service celebrating Margaret’s life will be held at 2pm following visitation, in Patten Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dana Feltmate officiating. Burial at Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Glace Bay/ Sydney Highway will take place at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to Glace Bay United Church (formerly known as Warden United) or a charity of one’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to www.pattenfuneral.com

Thank you to the staff of three south Glace Bay Hospital and to Dr. Boutilier, Dr. MacLachlan, Dr. McNeil, and Dr. Lee for the compassionate care mom received.

“ On the day we are born,

God gives each of us

A beautiful guardian angel;

And as we grow,

We give her a name…

MOTHER.”