It is with great sadness that the family and friends of Sharon Rose Mackenzie announces her sudden passing on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at the age of 72 years old. Sharon MacKenzie of London, Ontario, is survived by her loving brother Rick MacKenzie of Morrisburg. Sharon is predeceased by her parents Gordon and Helen MacKenzie. Sharon will be fondly remembered by many cousins, as well as her “adopted” family, Rose, Sandra and Frank, Margo and their families and her two God-children William Ridgway and Patricia Gergich. Sharon was born and raised in Seaforth, Ontario and was a RPN for more than 35 years in London.
A private family funeral service will be held on Monday, June 1, 2020 at 1 PM. Though the service is private, the family invites you to join with them from the comfort of your own home. Stream the service live by visiting www.facebook.com/haskettfh (no Facebook account required). Cremation with interment Maitlandbank Cemetery, Seaforth. A public celebration of her life will take place at a later date.
If desired donations to Children’s Hospital Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
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Helen & Graeme Craig
We were saddened to read of Sharon’s death. Our memories as school friends and neighbours and attending Junior Farmer’s events brings us warm thoughts. Sincere Sympathy.
Beth Read
So sorry Rick to hear of Sharon’s sudden passing. I used to see her & your Mother at Northside Church so often. I also worked with your Mother with the UCW at Northside. My prayers are with you. Sincerely, Beth.
Shirley Pulfer
Rick – sorry to learn of the death of your sister – you have my sympathy – Shirley Pulfer – Iroquois
Sandie and Ted Decker
Dear Rick
You are in our thoughts and prayers as you mourn the passing of your sister!
Brenda Como
Dear Rick ,
My deepest sympathy on the passing of your sister.
Brenda Como
Jim and Shirley Chernick
To Rick,
What a beautiful graveside service and great tribute to Sharon! She was such a kind and thoughtful person. Our family always looked forward to Cousin Sharon coming out west to visit at our place and to join the Drever relatives at Elkwater, Cypress Hills, Fort Qu’Appelle and other parks. We will always cherish her winter scene painting and gurgle pot that she gave to us. Sharon touched many lives and will be dearly missed.
Bill and Grace
To Rick and extended family
We were sorry to hear of Sharon’s passing. She will be missed by many. Please accept our sincere sympathy.
Bill and Grace Campbell
Derek Koziol and Family
Sharon will be missed and will always be remembered. We will cherish the memories that we have from our family visits and the fun we had with our card games.
David Laing &Family
Rick I am so sad to hear of Sharon passing my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
David Laing
Rick & Family I am very sad to hear of Sharon passing. My condolence on your loss my thoughts and prayers are with all of you
Connie Dempsey
Sharon was a kind and generous lady. I met Sharon many years ago through our mutual friend, Diane who will miss her very much.
Sympathies to you, Rick in the loss of your sister, Sharon. She will be missed by so many friends and family.
Brenda Coonan
Rick – still finding it hard to believe that Sharon won’t be at the next family get-together – always happy and positive – and carrying baked goods! Our families spent a lot of time together, particularly in those early years, and I never remember seeing her more than slightly upset. Her warmth and generous spirit will be missed but will live on in those that knew her. We will miss you Cousin.
Jane Austin
Rick,
So very sorry to hear of Sharon’s passing. I have many fond memories of our school days at #4 McKillop. Heartfelt sympathy.
Jane Shannon Austin
Brenda and Mike Koziol
Dear Rick, Family and Sharon’s many friends,
We are so saddened by Sharon’s unexpected passing and send our deepest condolences. We fondly recall the many happy times we spent together when she drove Aunt Helen and Uncle Gordon up to Sudbury for a visit, and in later years when she and Rick came to visit us. For us, one of the huge plusses of moving to Ontario has been that we got to know Sharon and the MacKenzie family better. We got to know the amazing person that Sharon was – a person who was so kind, gentle and caring, at the same time so fun loving and adventurous.
One of the things we really appreciated about Sharon was how she was always wanting and willing to help. And she tackled things in such a patient and calming way. We recall when Sharon helped us to frame a whole bunch of family pictures when we were under pressure to get them hung on the wall before our son Derek’s wedding. She sat there late into the night, with only an occasional sip of wine, and got the job done. With the help of Sharon and Rick, we got the entire collage of pictures hung on the wall – it was great fun and due to Sharon’s considerable artistic talents, the job was so well done that the pictures are still hanging there!
We sure enjoyed travelling with Sharon on vacation trips to Saskatchewan, whether she went out West with Aunt Helen or Rick or by herself. Sharon was a lot of fun to travel with and she was always in for whatever adventures her Drever cousins had prepared. We particularly enjoyed her telling stories, playing games in the evenings, and camping adventures. She was a master at trivia, cards and even games like charades and dress-up with her much younger cousins. She said the dress-up experience came from her many years of work with kids in the hospital in London.
We miss you Sharon. Rest in peace.
Christie Schafer
Rick,
I was so sad to hear of Sharon’s passing. She will be sorely missed at Drever reunions she always brought games and gifts for the kids and was so kind. She is missed. You are in my thoughts.
Marlene STURDY Ellyatt & Warren Ellyatt c/o Rob Ellyatt
Our condolences to your family, from granddaughter of Tina MACKENZIE Norton.
We Learned of your loss through MacKenzie family members. We remembered a sweet memory of a young Sharon in Seaforth and a litter of kittens in the barn.
With our sympathies,
Marlene & Warren Ellyatt
Ross and Sandra Laing
We wish to express our sympathy on the passing of Sharon. Condolences.
James Locke
Rick
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your sister.
Jim & Betty.
Suzanne Jessberger
Dear Rick
I count myself privileged to have been a friend of Sharon’s. She was a wonderful person, honest and thoughtful with a unique sense of humour. She will sadly be missed by all who knew her.
MaryAnn. Frei
Will miss you my friend, the world was a better place with you in it. My condolences to your brother ,family and friends
Eilene
This was a kind and lovely lady, so glad to have known her. she so enjoyed playing games..thanks for the fun we had at Bingo and exercise and dominoes, rest in peace.
Karen Peters
My sympathy goes out to Sharon’s family and close friends for your great loss. I met Sharon in the mid 70’s when we worked together in the hemodialysis unit at Victoria Hospital. We shared the fact we were both from close by rural communities of Seaforth and Mitchell and knew some of the same people. Sharon was always kind, caring and friendly whenever our paths crossed. May your fond memories sustain you the days ahead. Rest in peace my friend.
William Ridgway
Dear Rick, and all loved ones of our dear Sharon,
Aunt Sharon, as I affectionately knew her, was such a generous, accepting, kindhearted soul. I treasure the time we got to spend together, even though we were only in the same country a few times after my family moved away from Canada.
Sharon was such a positive role-model to me as my Godmother, and was an inspiration in my deciding to study nursing , in her legacy. She will be deeply missed. We will always honour her in memory.
William Ridgway
Australia
Margaret A Warden
Very sad to hear the news about Sharon, who I knew for many years. She was one of the best nurses I have worked with. She loved being witn the children in the clinic. I just had dinner with her a few months ago with the staff that started the pediatic day unit at Children’s Hopsital. Rest in peace my friend. You will be missed.
Margaret Ryan-MacRae
Thinking of Sharon, her family and friends as you celebrate her life. Remembering her and our days at SDHS. God Bless,
Margaret Ryan-MacRae
Mary Ridgway
Dear Rick
It is with sadness that I heard of Sharon’s passing. She was my best friend and a wonderful person. Even though I have been overseas for over 30 years and have not seen her as much as I would have liked, we have remained very close.
My thoughts and prayers are out to you Rick, and all her cousins and friends in Canada.
Mary Ridgway
Australia
Dick Burgess
Rick, My sympathies on the passing of your sister. I have fond memories of Sharon, who was one of my first students at Seaforth District High School when I started teaching in 1964.
Marilyn Papple
Rick: I was saddened to hear of Sharon’s passing. Sharon’s sweet gentleness will be missed by all who knew her.
Barbara allen
Dear RIck:
My deepest sympathy. Sharon will be remembered as a sweet kind gal, always willing to help we will miss her at artisan London decorative painters.
Barbara allen
Larry and Dianne McGrath
Sincere condolences to Sharon’s family. Our thoughts are with you.
Joan Chesney
Please accept our condolences, she will be missed.
Teresa (Devereaux)Hickey
Sending condolences to Rick , I remember Sharon from 4-H days . Regards Teresa (Devereaux) Hickey
Helen Southgate & Brian Oldfield
Dear Rick, we are sorry for your loss. We remember your sister with fondness. She was very kind, caring and a friendly face at our many visits to LHSC Children’s Hospital with my youngest son nearly 20 years ago. Always enjoyed our chats when she was home visiting your mom in Seaforth.
Rest In Peace, Sharon.
Helen Southgate & family
Marie Dignan
Rick,
My sincerest condolences on Sharon’s passing. We’ve been painting together for man,y many years & she will be missed in our painting groups. Thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Marie Dignan
Carolanne Doig
Rick, so sorry to hear of your sister’s passing. My sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Devereaux
Dear Rick,
Our sincere condolence on the loss of Sharon.
My uncles, Ken and Joe, and my parents, Joe and Florence, had fond memories of your family.
Sincere sympathy on your loss.
Eleanor & Joan
Barbara and Garth Drever
We are so sorry for the loss of your dear sister and our cousin. She was a kind, helpful person and a wonderful nurse. We always enjoyed her visits and company at family get-togethers. She will be missed. Our sincere condolences.
Evelyn Mooser
Sincere condolences to Rick and the friends so near and dear to Sharon. She will be missed by all who knew her. A true gem,, always kind, considerate and caring.
Ann (|Rivers) Preszcator
Dear Rick:
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.