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A public visitation will be held Thursday December 3, 2020 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Please schedule your time to come with the link provided below. All in attendance must adhere to their scheduled time, wear masks, remain socially distant and disinfect upon entering the facility.
MacKenzie & McCreath Funeral Home, Ripley, ON

Cemetery:
Ripley Cemetery, Ripley, ON
In Memory of
Anna "Pearl" MacKay (Kobe)
June 27th, 1927 - December 1st, 2020

Place of Death

University Hospital, London Ontario

Obituary

Pearl MacKay of Ripley passed away at University Hospital, London on December 1, 2020 at the age of 93. She was the beloved wife of Allister MacKay for 71 years. Dear mother of Judy Finlayson of Walkerton, Nancy (Edward) Brown of Lucknow, Margaret (Kevin) Moorehouse of Calgary, Elizabeth (Dennis) Fry of Cargill and Allison (Paul) Wilken of RR1, Kincardine. Missed by her 12 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her parents Annie (Schuknecht) and Daniel Kobe, her brothers Ken, Dave, Harry, and Dan, sister Ruby Schmidt and son-in-law Bill Finlayson. Pearl was a busy farm wife and mother. She developed a keen interest in art and was an exceptional artist herself. Her talents included oil painting, making and painting china, folk art and painting Christmas decorations. She was also very interested in family history and spent hours researching family trees and genealogy. This led her to become a long-time member of the Bruce County Historical Society. Her greatest joys were her grandkids. She always wanted to know how all the kids were and what they were up to.

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Message from Ross&Elaine Errington2020-12-10 11:28:12

Our deepest sympathy

Message from Susanne Zippel2020-12-10 08:16:38

My sympathy Mackay family. May memories comfort you and ease the pain of your loss. Hugs đź’•Susanne

Message from Valerie Tanner2020-12-05 19:24:31

Our sincere condolences to the McKay family. I enjoyed listening to the beautiful service, Liz you did amazing, Treasure your memories of your Mom always.

Valerie & Mike Tanner

Message from Sandy and John MacLeod2020-12-05 15:10:04

Nancy, Ed and Family,                                                                    We are very sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Our deepest sympathies to you and the entire family.

Message from Mary2020-12-05 11:22:34

Our sincere condolences Liz, Marg and all of your families.  Treasure your memories always.

Mary Almond & Bob Emmerton

Message from Fred & Darlene Schiestel2020-12-04 13:27:54

Sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom Judy.To your family & your sisters .Today & always may  loving memories bring you peace & comfort.

Fred & Darlene Schiestel

Message from Diane and Bill Clubb2020-12-04 09:12:46

Our Condolences to all of Mrs Mackay's family, an extraordinarily friemdly and kind person. Our memories go back to the early 80's when we were classmates attempting to master Ball Room Dancing. Bill and Diane.

Message from Barbara Rogerson2020-12-04 07:36:29

Dear Allister and all the family:

My deepest sympathy at this sad time. Pearl was a marvellous example of a life well lived. Thank Goodness she created such an abundance of fine art before she lost her sight!

She leaves a large family that remains an example of her strong and generous spirit and her memory will live on through your treasured experiences.

Barbara (Finlayson) Rogerson

Message from Janice M Chalmers2020-12-03 22:10:46

So very sorry for your loss.

Brad and Janice Chalmers 

Message from Linda McKay2020-12-03 21:35:59

My deepest condolences to Allister and family.  Pearl was a wonderful lady who will be truly missed.  May the love and support of family and friends provide comfort as you continue on life's path.  Stay strong.

Sincerely,  Linda

Message from Dennis and Kathy Martin2020-12-03 15:50:20

I have so many great memories growing up on the 6th conc. of Huron Twp. living next to the Mackay's .I spent lots of time at their farm , some days work related, and many more socializing....after all Pearl and Allister had 5 daughters!! 

Pearl was a wonderful neighbour, and a great person. So happy I had the opportunity to visit with Pearl and Allister a year or so ago. We spent a lot of time reminiscing about the "Good Old Days"  So many good times that I will never forget.

 Our deepest sympathy to Allister and the Family. 

Dennis and Kathy Martin

Message from Ross&Elaine Errington2020-12-03 15:37:08

Our deepest sympathy to the family

Message from Hans Schwarz2020-12-03 14:07:29

Our heartfelt sympathie for your loss such a kind and strong women,a farmgirl throughout ,I remember seeing her stack bales on the wagen Allister driving with the baler up front she must have been 70 years of age,always looking up to these neighbours and their passion for farming.Sincerly Hans and eva Schwarz

 

Message from Carla & Lloyd2020-12-03 13:26:21

Dear Allister and family

We are deeply sorry to hear about the loss of Pearl. We've only had the pleasure of meeting her twice, but she sure made an impression, full of love, compassion and warmth. May the memories be with you all, forever. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Lloyd & Carla (Whitehorse)

Message from Shelley McKay2020-12-03 12:46:44

Dear Uncle Allister, Girls and Families, 

We are so, so sorry for your loss. Our heartfelt condolences to all of you. 

We very much enjoyed our visit with you and Aunt Pearl last summer. I'm sorry that Linda and I can't make the service due to health protocols, but know that you're all in our thoughts. 

Take care,
Shelley, Michael and boys

Message from Don and Marg Reeves2020-12-03 11:01:06

Dear Uncle Allister and Family:

We are so sorry to hear of your loss, and send our deepest sympathies to you and all the family. 

Fondly, 

Punch and Marg Reeves

Message from Gary Rutledge2020-12-03 10:28:44

Very sorry for your loss.

Message from Joan and Mike Petersen2020-12-03 10:12:45

Allister & furbaby Duffy, Judy, Nancy, Marg, Liz and Allison and extended family

Pearl was like a second Mom to me over the last 59 years of friendship with Liz ! Such a creative beautiful soul that touched so many lives!

Pearl always took time to ask about all our family and we will cherish the special times we had!

May all the memories you have make you feel close always!

Sorry we are not able to be there in person.

Our Sympathy to all !

Joan & Mike Petersen

Message from Ron Kobe2020-12-03 07:02:13

Allister, Girls and families

So truly sorry to hear of Pearl's passing. Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss

I always enjoyed our chats at the family picnic where she would share her stories and pictures of days gone by and of my Grandfather and her brother Harry

It is a true loss

Message from Julie (King) Deans2020-12-03 04:21:27

My deepest sympathies to all on the passing of such a beautiful soul and a life well lived. xo

Message from Ross and Nancy Lamont2020-12-02 22:51:54

Our sincere condolences to Allister and family at this difficult time.

Message from Jeff & Crystal Kobe and family2020-12-02 20:03:28

So very sorry for your loss. We have fond memories of Pearl at all of the Kobe reunions. Keeping you all in our thoughts.

Message from Christie MacGregor2020-12-02 18:37:34

Dear Allision and family, 

Our sincere condolences on the loss of your mother.  Our thoughts are with you and your entire family.

Sincerely, Christie Messenger MacGregor & Scott MacGregor

Message from Ben and Linda Beishuizen2020-12-02 12:57:00

Allister and family our condolences to you with Pearl's passing!!

Message from Lorrainne Smith2020-12-02 12:42:04

Allister,Judy,Nancy,Liz,Marg,and Allison and families

I was so truly sorry to learn of Pearl's passing. She was such an incredibly special, creative, kind, welcoming person and had the best sense of humour. I have many cherished childhood memories of hanging out at the MacKay household. Pearl's presence will be deeply missed in the Ripley community. Sending my sincere and heartfelt condolences.

Message from Donald Lillian Pollard2020-12-02 12:23:56

  Our deepest symphathy to Alliser and family over Pearls passing. 

We will miss her a lot .

Donald and Lillian Pollard

Message from Cathy & Blair Armstrong 2020-12-02 12:00:40

To Allison, Paul and the MacKay family

Please accept our sincere condolences.  Sorry for your loss

Message from Gail and Brian Johnson2020-12-02 11:57:59

To Allister, Judy, Nancy, Marg, Liz, Allison and families, we extend our deepest condolences in the loss of your much loved wife, Mother and Grandmother. Pearl touched many lives in the people around her and will be remembered for her many artistic talents. May your special memories bring you comfort in the days ahead. Godspeed, Pearl.

Sincerely Gail and Brian Johnson

Message from Margaret Thompson2020-12-02 11:38:37

My very deepest sympathy to you Allister, and all of your family.  Remember the good times. Sincerely, Marg.

Message from Joanne and Rod McDonagh2020-12-02 11:35:39

Our sympathy to Allister and family. I have fond memories of visiting the MacKay farm as a young girl. Pearl was a talented lady who made us feel welcome. She  always asked about our family if we met in Lucknow in recent years. Having so many grandchildren and great grandchildren was very special and so many people will miss Pearl.

Message from Wayne & Kathleen Bauer(Colling)2020-12-02 11:21:41

Dear Allister & Family

We are so sorry to hear this news of Pearl's passing.  Such fond memories of good times at Peg & Sandy's. Pearl was such a gifted artist and generous with her gift. Wish we could be there to give our condolences in person.

Hugs to all, Kathy & Wayne

Message from Debbie&Bob Mitchell2020-12-02 10:35:56

Bob and I would like to express our deepest sympathy to Allister,Judy,Nancy,Liz,Marg,and Allison and your families on Pearls passing . May your cherished memories bring you comfort at this difficult time . RIP Pearl 

Message from Joan and John pollard2020-12-02 08:40:54

Our deepest sympathy to Allister, his girls and all their family,,,cherish your memories and the years you had together,,,so hard to say goodbye to a life well lived 

Message from Linda & Dale Rock2020-12-02 08:13:19

Sending our deepest sympathy to Allister, Judy, Nancy, Marg, Liz, Allison & familiesđź’ž

Linda & Dale

Message from Bob & June Gilchrist2020-12-02 07:54:58

To all the McKay family we send our sincere sympathy in the loss of a great lady who will always be remembered . Pearl was such an outstanding part of her family and community and will be missed by all who knew her. May your memories help to carry you through these sad times .

Message from Joan and Wayne Hartwick2020-12-01 23:12:26

Our deepest sympathy to all of the family members on the passing of this beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sibling and friend.  Treasure the many memories you have shared through the years.

Wayne and Joan Hartwick

Message from The McLean Family,Mary-Lynn McLean ,Debbie and Dennis Wylds and family, Brenda McLean and Betty Jean and family.2020-12-01 21:09:41

. We send our deepest sympathy to all. God Bless.

Message from Karen and Dave Neilipovitz2020-12-01 21:01:44

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with the MacKay family. 

Message from Ervyn and Shirley Kobe2020-12-01 20:33:29

Dear Allister and family, our deepest sympathy to you all, we have lost a member of our family with an incredible memory and a love for family history, we will cherish those conversations with her .Our thoughts and prayers are with you .

Message from Pat Livingston2020-12-01 20:27:34

To the MacKay family we extend our sincere condolences on the passing of a precious wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. 

Pat and Harvey Livingston

Message from Terry and Marilyn Kummer2020-12-01 19:44:44

Allister and family Our deepest condolences to all.

Message from Carole Benedict (Lotton)2020-12-01 17:34:21

So sorry for your loss

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Message from Barb Schmitt2020-12-01 17:08:25

We were saddened to hear of this exceptional woman's passing . I feel honoured to have known Pearl . Our condolences to Allister and all the family. Sending lots of love your way !

Al and Barb Schmitt

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