Allister MacKay
Tuesday October 19, 2021 from 3-7 PM. Please register below if you wish to attend.
MacKenzie & McCreath Funeral Home, Ripley, ON

Cemetery:
Ripley Cemetery, Ripley, ON
In Memory of
Allister MacKay
November 11th, 1924 - October 16th, 2021

Place of Death

SBGHC- Kincardine, ON

Obituary

Allister MacKay, beloved husband of the late Pearl MacKay (Kobe), passed away at the Kincardine Hospital on Saturday October 16, 2021 in his 97th year. He was born in Kincardine on November 11, 1924 to the late Mary (Courtney) and Alexander McKay. Greatly missed by daughters Judy Finlayson of Walkerton, Nancy & Edward Brown of Lucknow, Marg & Kevin Moorehouse of Calgary, AB, Elizabeth & Dennis Fry of RR#1 Cargill and Allison & Paul Wilken of RR#1 Kincardine. Also survived by 12 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and special companion Duffy. Predeceased by son-in-law Bill Finlayson and 5 brothers; Grant, Calvin, Hector, Elmer and Wilmer. Visitation will be held at the MacKenzie & McCreath Funeral Home, Ripley on Tuesday October 19, 2021 from 3-7 PM. Anyone wishing to attend the visitation must please register below. A private funeral service will be held on Wednesday October 20, 2021 with interment in Ripley Cemetery.

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Message from Todd Thompson2021-10-25 08:25:37

Always enjoyed a chat with Allister when he would stop in at the feedmill.

Condolences to the family.

Todd Thompson

Message from Bill and Diane Clubb2021-10-22 14:33:29

Condolences to all of the Family, met Allister Ball Room dancing years ago, a gentle man.

Message from Susan Hackett2021-10-21 19:31:48

My deepest sympathies to the Wilken families. He was a wonderful man. May the memories give you some comfort in these very sad and difficult time. 

Message from Joel and Donna Mitchell2021-10-21 14:59:43

Aunt Margie, Uncle Kevin, Will, Courtney, Mya and Joey

We are so sorry to hear of Allister's passing.  We are thinking of you during this difficult time.

Love: Joel, Donna, Maddie and Charlotte

Message from Kitt and Kate Elmes2021-10-21 10:45:18

To the Mackay families.... Please accept our sympathy in your loss.. Cherish your memories close to your heart.  

Message from Debbie and Murray Hodgins2021-10-21 10:42:04

Let the memories of your fathers life give you with the comfort you need during this difficult time.  Our deepest condolences.

Debbie and Murray

Message from Mac & Anne MacInnes2021-10-21 09:59:41

Your Dad, and Grampa was a perfect example of a life well lived. He was so proud of his family! Please accept our condolences.

 

Message from Brad & Janice Chalmers2021-10-20 16:31:23

Our most sincere condolences.

Brad & Janice Chalmers

Message from Brent and Linda Armstrong2021-10-20 15:43:43

Sincere sympathy to the entire MacKay family on the passing of Allister

Message from Wayne & Kathleen Bauer 2021-10-20 10:03:40

Our Condolences to the MacKay Family

Your father was a true gentleman, always kind and polite.  I have wonderful memories of him, my dad (Clark Colling), and Sandy MacCharles, best buddies. He touched so many with his gift of music on the sax, especially the concerts he played in for the community and senior functions. 

Message from Gord and Ruth Baxter2021-10-19 20:07:48

Dear Nancy and Ed

Our deepest sympathies to you, your sisters and families on the passing of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Gord and Ruth Baxter

Message from John and Sandy MacLeod2021-10-19 12:55:04

Dear Nancy( Ed) and Families, We are very sorry to hear of your Father's passing. Our deepest sympathies that this time.

Message from Fred & Darlene Schiestel 2021-10-19 12:50:08

Sorry to hear of your Dads passing Judy 

 May the memories stay with you always.

Fred & Darlene Schiestel

Message from Marjorie and Tom Culbert2021-10-19 09:37:15

Our condolences to Allister's Family at this difficult time.  He was such a wonderful, friendly, gentleman who will be deeply missed.

Marjorie,Tom and Family

 

Message from Eva Schwarz2021-10-19 09:32:23

Our thoughts and prayers go out  to the family for your loss. now he be reunited with Pearl again what a legacie  they both left in this comunity ,farming for all their lives.Hans and eva

Message from Margot Messenger2021-10-19 09:29:47

Allison , Judy, Nancy, Marg and Liz & Families

Our sincere condolences on the pass of your father.  I remember him from our school days.  He always had a smile for me and a was very kind person. Remembered Always

Margot Messenger & Earl Lloyd (Pt. Clark)

Message from Peter Carter2021-10-19 06:08:33

Growing up in Kinloss Twp. my Dad would say to me there are 2 brothers who live up the 6th in Huron Twp. - they are really good people you know - Allister & Grant McKay.  I will have to admit I got to know Allister by conversation at such events as Kinloss Community Fundraiser Dinners & Church Suppers at Lucknow - he was so interesting to talk to (he would be there with Ed & Nancy).  At the time of his 90th birthday party he welcomed me with "it's great that you came Peter:"  I could not believe he knew who I was and my name - I realized what a great  person Allister really was in life and my Dad shared his feelings with me at an early age.     RIP Allister -- I - like my Dad remember nice people in life. Peter Carter

 

Message from Diane & Bill Molnar2021-10-19 00:08:55

Sending our sincere condolences to your entire family during this difficult time. Diane & Bill Molnar

Message from Marianne and Larry Irwin2021-10-18 22:32:10

Our condolences to the MacKay families during this difficult time. Allister was such a wonderful man who shared his talents forever in this community. Always had time for a great chat and you always came away feeling better about life after one of those chats! 

Message from Valerie Tanner2021-10-18 21:34:01

Our sincere condolences to Liz & Dennis and the MacKay family. You will have many memories of your Dads active life  to treasure. He is now with his beloved Pearl.

Valerie & Mike Tanner

Message from Jack & Linda Campbell2021-10-18 20:22:01

To the Mac Kay Family, when the Lord calls our loved one home,Allister has left us with many memories in exchange as his gift of music was a highlight to so many people in the area.

Blessings from Jack & Linda 

Message from Percy and Sharon McClenaghan 2021-10-18 20:18:53

Our condolences to the McKay family.. Alliston was very talented. He will be missed.

Message from Terry&Marilyn Kummer2021-10-18 18:54:26
Our deepest sympathy to the Mackay families .
Message from Susan & Barry Cliffe2021-10-18 17:33:24

Our sincere condolences to the family at the loss of such a true gentleman. He shared his musical talents so willingly for so many years and brightened lots of days. Cherish your memories.

Susan & Barry Cliffe

Message from Valerie Kari2021-10-18 15:39:43

My neighbor for many years.  A lovely man.  Great times with the Mackay girls at the house..   Valerie.

Message from Ben and Linda Beishuizen2021-10-18 12:27:27

Our condolence to the family,always enjoyed a chat with Allister!!

Message from Brian and Wendy Pollock2021-10-18 11:25:01

To all of Allister's Family. Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of such a gentle man. We had some very nice visits while he was at Rvilla and always enjoyed his smiles and kind words for my Mom while she was there. He will always be thought of with very fond memories. To a life well lived.     Brian and Wendy Pollock

Message from Donald Lillian Pollard2021-10-18 09:00:30

Our Condolences to the MacKay family all five girls

A great man

Donald Lillian Pollard Jen Alan Kozak and family

Message from Michael Snobelen2021-10-18 06:46:58

Please accept my condolences, I always enjoyed a visit with Allister.

Message from Julie Deans2021-10-18 05:46:21

My deepest sympathies to all of the MacKay family. A good man and a life well lived. Sincerely, Julie (King) Deans

Message from Joan Petersen2021-10-18 00:02:27

To all the MacKay clan and family,

Aliister was second to none and I had the privilege to be able to love him like a second Dad. So many memories that I cherish and will forever hold dear. Allister’s love for music and sharing his gift of music with so many will always live on.

Mike and Britt and Ash had the privilege to enjoy so many good times with Allister and Pearl and family over the years.

What a legacy to leave behind!

You will be forever missed 

Message from Joan Hartwick2021-10-17 22:28:27

Our deepest condolences to Allister's family.  Treasure the many happy memories you have shared through the years, hold them close to your hearts always.  He is now with his beloved Pearl.  RIP Allister, Sincerely, Wayne and Joan Hartwick

 

Message from Morgan Johnston2021-10-17 22:02:45

My best wishes to the family.Ihad some great visits with Allister and would have had more were it not for the viris. hewill be missed           MORGAN

Message from Ross and Nancy Lamont2021-10-17 20:43:59

Our sincere condolences to all of the MacKay family. 

Message from Gail and Brian Johnson2021-10-17 19:12:49

To all of Allister's family, we offer our deepest condolences on the loss of your much loved Dad and Grandfather. Allister was such a nice man and will be missed by our community. We were honoured to have Allister play "Amazing Grace" when we said our final goodbyes to our Dad. an unforgettable musical tribute. Keep those special memories close. Godspeed, Allister.

Sincerely Gail and Brian Johnson

Message from Laurie and Mike Gallant2021-10-17 18:53:45

Our condolences on the loss of a great father, and grandfather. There will be lots of great  memories I'm sure.

Message from Robert Gilchrist2021-10-17 17:04:19

We send our heartfelt sympathy to all of the family of Allister and know he will be truly missed for the wonderful ,friendly gentleman he was to all who knew him. Keep your memories close as you go through these sad days and now may he rest in peace with his beloved Pearl. Sincerely, Bob & June

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