Obituary of Della "Carol" Marie McKenzie
McKenzie, Della "Carol" (nee Cameron)
A resident of R.R. # 1 Dover Centre, Carol passed away peacefully on Friday, August 31, 2018 at the CKHA-Chatham Campus at the age of 89.
She was born in Malahide, Elgin County and was the daughter of the late William Leslie and Madeline Zora (nee Koyle) Cameron.
Beloved wife of the late John R. "Jack" McKenzie (2002).
Dear mother of Deanna Lynn McKenzie and her husband Robert Keen of Calgary, Alta. and the late William (Bill) Roland McKenzie (1996).
Loving sister of Joann and Dr. Bill Ellyatt of Lambeth.
Predeceased by sisters, Donna Cook (Robert), Barbara Brooksbank (Kingsley) and her sister-in-laws, Dorothy Jackett (Archie) and Marjorie McKenzie.
Sadly missed by several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham, ON, on Friday, September 7, 2018 from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m., until the time of the service at 1 p.m., with Rev. Pieter Schinkelshoek, officiating.
A private family interment will take place at Maple Leaf Cemetery.
Donations in memory of Carol to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com.
McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham, 519-351-2040
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