It is with much sadness and broken hearts that the family of Lucille ‘Lou’ MacKenzie announces that she passed away peacefully on 19 April 2021 at the Palliative Care unit of the C.B. Regional Hospital. Born 7 Jan 1924 in Gillis Point, she was the daughter of Allan Austin and Sadie MacNeil. Loving mother to Austin ’Hoss’ (Cynthia), Stanley (Doris) Wpg, MB and Bob (Lori) Amaranth, MB. She was pre-deceased by her loving husband Johnnie, sisters Francis (Malcolm), Cecilia (Pat), Chrissy (Jim), Betty (John), Murdock ‘Buddy’ (Margie), Joseph (Edna), Stanley (Kaye). She was grandmother to Breigh, Kaley, Skye, Lana, Ainsley, Becky, and Stephen and great grandmother to Emrielle, Scarlett, Louise, Kennedy and Quinn.
Lucille taught school from 1942 to 1947 in one room schoolhouses in St. Columba, Ottawa Brook, Estmere, and Beaver Cove. She then devoted her life to raising her family on the farm and spending time with her grandchildren. Lucille (Mama Lou) was the co-founder of the Highland Village Pipe Band, member of the Ladies Auxiliary Grandona Legion, and St. Columba CWL. Lucille was a faithful member of the St Barra's parish.
Her faith in God was strong and carried her through the most difficult days before her passing. A funeral mass will take place at St. Columba Church, Iona at 1pm on Saturday, September 16. Inurnment to follow in the parish cemetery.
Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to the wonderful Drs. at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital especially the nurses and hospice workers in the Palliative care unit, who took such wonderful care of Lucille and her family.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Lucille's name to the C.B. Regional Palliative Care unit or a charity of your choice. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.twcurry.com.
