Obituary of Melinda Mackey

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Melinda Mackey, Salt Springs, Pictou County announce her sudden, peaceful passing on Tuesday May 27, 2014 at the Aberdeen Regional Hospital in New Glasgow, at the age of 72. Born in St. Paul’s NL, she was a daughter of the late Rebecca & Freeman Bennett She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her best friend (spouse) Peter Mackey, her daughters: Corenia (Goronwy) Price, Maureen (Craig) Ford, Candi Mackey (Eddie Smith); her sons Larry (Evelyn), Peter (Robyn), Christopher (Heather); two sisters Vera Pittman, Marie (Kevin) Bennett; her brother Felix Bennett. Also left to mourn are 15 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and their dog Cuddles; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was predeceased by her sisters: Daisy (Jobie) Payne, Maude (Maurice) Bennett, Rosetta Bennett; grand-daughter Sarah Mackey and brother-in-law Rendell Pittman. Although she would say her greatest achievement in life would be raising her family, she received her high school diploma at the age of 62. Melinda loved giving her time to others and did so in many ways; some of which included volunteering at the Soup Kitchen, Food Bank, and Meals on Wheels. She thoroughly enjoyed spending time with elderly residents in the nursing home especially those that didn’t have a family. The thing that bought the biggest smile to her face were visits with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Melinda rested at Eagles Funeral Home, 1611 North Main Street, Westville with visiting on, Wednesday May 28. . Funeral service was 11 am , Thursday May 29th at the Church of the Holy Name, Westville, with Father Everett MacDow officiating. www.eaglesfuneralhome.ca As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to VON( Pictou County Branch) http://givetovon.ca or the Nova Scotia Alzheimer’s Society ( www.alzheimer.ca/en/ns/Get-involved/Donate )