Helen M. (Adshead) MacKenzie
July 10, 2008
View Tribute and Sign Guestbook NEW BEDFORD – Helen M. (Adshead) MacKenzie, 96, of New Bedford, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2008, at the Hathaway Manor Extended Care Facility, after a period of declining health. She was the widow of George M. MacKenzie. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Joseph and Florence (Adams) Adshead, she lived in the city all of her life.
Mrs. MacKenzie was a very active member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in New Bedford. She was also a member of the United Methodist Women of the Church and performed for many years in the church’s Kitchen Band, raising money for church upkeep and charity. She also ran the church’s craft table for many years at the church’s annual bazaar, and any activities or projects you that needed tending or volunteering, one would find Helen there. Thus, she was voted the church’s Woman of the Year in 2003. She enjoyed attending church retreats at Camp Aldersgate in RI, until her health made it no longer possible for her to attend. She was also one of the last survivors of the Mephenba Club.
Mrs. MacKenzie leaves a daughter, Linda MacKenzie of New Bedford; a son, Bruce MacKenzie and his wife Lisa of Toronto, Canada; a daughter-in-law, Carolyn Williamson and her husband Keith of Wasaga Beach, Canada; a granddaughter, Heather MacKenzie and her companion Mike Pellitier of Toronto, Canada; a sister, Marian Hockaday of Bridgewater, NJ; and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Leroy, Clarence, Chester and Charles Adshead.
Mrs. MacKenzie is also survived by three women whom she considered “daughters,” Jackie Bragga, Roxana Burt and Jane Wrigley; also two “canine grandchildren” whom she adored, Samantha and Jake. She also loved all of her “daughters” who were her bowling friends. The family extends special thanks to the staff at Hathaway Manor and SouthCoast VNA/Hospice for their wonderful care and compassion for Helen.
Funeral Information
Her funeral service will be held Tuesday, July 15, 2008, at 10:00AM at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, New Bedford, followed by her interment in Rural Cemetery, New Bedford. Calling hours will be held Monday, July 14, from 4:00-8:00PM in THE DONAGHY FUNERAL HOME, 465 County Street, New Bedford. To LIGHT A CANDLE, SIGN THE MEMORIAL REGISTER, consult THE GRIEF LIBRARY, or obtain FACILITY DIRECTIONS, should please log on to www.hathawayfunerals.com., or please telephone 508/992-5486.
Donations Information
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, the Hathaway Manor Activities Department, SouthCoast Hospice or the MSPCA.
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