Obituary of Barry Francis

MacKenzie, Barry Francis, “Spud” … Of Hampstead passed away unexpectedly in Grand Falls on Tuesday July 15, 2008. Born in Charlottetown, PEI, August 22, 1949 he was the son of the late Lester and Jessie (McKrea) MacKenzie. Barry was employed at NB Power for the past five years and prior to that he worked and had several trades at the Saint John Shipyard for 27years. He also served with the Canadian Armed Forces in Cyprus during the 1960’s. He enjoyed antique cars, riding motorcycles and reading. He is survived by his wife; Marlyn Mae MacKenzie; three sons, Stewart MacKenzie of Saint John, Danny MacKenzie (Donna) of Saint John and Trevor MacKenzie (Lisa) of Victoria, BC; one daughter, Crystal-Dawn of Saint John; three brothers, Jackie MacKenzie (Lilly), Alexander MacKenzie (Wilma) and Robert MacKenzie, all of PEI; three sisters, Lavern McGuiggan (Michael), Ida and Ruth (Brian), all of PEI; five grandchildren, Devan, Tori, Damien, Brianna and Ethan; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by three brothers, Roy, William and Niel. Resting at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (506) 634-7424 with visiting on Thursday and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The funeral service will be held in Brenan’s Chapel on Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 11:30am. Internment in Ocean View Memorial Gardens. Remembrances may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick.