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MACKENZIE, James 'Buddie'

Sept. 4, 1936 July 12, 2021 James passed peacefully at

the age of 84 with his children, Jason & Jillian by his side. James was the son of the late John and Jessie (Campbell)

Mackenzie. Buddie was born and raised in Mackay’s corner, Glace Bay, N.S. He worked at De Havilland (Boeing) for 35+ years until

retirement while raising a family in Ontario, retired to Glace Bay and spent his last few years with his children and grandchild in North Vancouver. Buddie always enjoyed making people laugh, singing, dancing, capturing and sharing moments with slideshows and home movies as well as spending time with family. He was devoted to his work and to his children, always keeping busy with their sports and being handy around the home. Buddie is survived by sisters, Carmel (Len) Doucette, Arlene (John) Mcvarish; brother, Johnny (Rita); sister-in-law, Pat; grandson, Aiden and wife Joan. Predeceased by brothers, Milton (Bernadette), Aubrey (Shirley), Alfred; sister, Faye (Vic) Vanden Bossche; two brothers in infancy, Joseph and Garfield and granddaughter, Stella. He will also be missed by his many nephews and nieces and in-laws. At Buddie’s request he will be cremated and return to his home Glace Bay.

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