Gairloch- The death of George Murdock MacKenzie took place suddenly January 11 in the Aberdeen ospital following two weeks illness. Mr.MacKenzie was born in New Gariloch, son of the late Alexander W. MacKenzie of Gariloch and Christine(MacLeod) MacKenzie of Lansdowne on March,1880 and resided on the old homestead during his lifetime. He was a man of stirling qualities,beloved by young and old and was interested in all community work. He is survived by three sisters and two brothers: Mrs.Anna Fraser, Mrs. Bella Fraser of Gairloch, Mrs. Marjorie Hawkins of Kingston, N.S.; Hector T. MacKenzie, of Lansdowne, and Alex H.MacKenzie of Stellarton. On Jan.13 at the home of his brother,Alex MacKenzie,a short service was held by Rev.W.E. Knox, assisted by Rev.D.C. Boothroyd, followed by the funeral service at 2:30 pm. in Gairloch Presbyterian Church conducted by Mr.Knox assisted by Rev. D. A. MacKenzie,a former pastor and friend. The church choir sang "Unto The Hills". A solo "The City Foursquare" was sung by John George MacKenzie of Westville. The pallbearers were Preston Murray,Donald Chittick,Everett Fraser, Fergus Ferguson, clarence Fraser, and William MacKenzie. Interment was in the family lot in Gairloch Cemetry. Thought this orbit maybe of interest to some one . Mom had cut it out of one of the papers. Jean ----- Original Message ----- From: <GEN-NEWBIE-D-request@rootsweb.com> To: <GEN-NEWBIE-D@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, March 18, 2002 10:34 PM Subject: GEN-NEWBIE-D Digest V02 #463