Kirk MacKenzie

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Calvin Kirk MacKenzie announce his passing on August 6, 2024, after a lengthy illness at the age of 72. Born in Sydney on February 1, 1952, he was the son of the late George and Viva (Matheson) MacKenzie.

Kirk had a long and illustrious career in the business world with many different ventures. He started his career working in retail with Zellers, working his way up the ladder in various management positions. He also worked for many years with Nestle Canada as a distributor of Haagen Dazs products, earning himself the affectionate nickname of “Ice Cream Man.” He was a licensed realtor and completed an MBA. He had sharp business acumen and loved pursuing new opportunities when they arose. He was also an avid and accomplished golfer, playing and even winning different tournaments throughout his life. He had a passion for music as well, especially playing the guitar. If Kirk was interested in something, he would dive into it with all of his enthusiasm.

He was a loving husband of 51 years to Blanche Agnes MacAulay; father of Bradley Edwin (Krissy), Sean Richard; grandfather to Nicholas, Tyler, Cole, Alexa, Kylie and Benson MacKenzie. He is further survived by sisters - Darlene (Edward) Beddow, Brenda (Ralph) Hiscock, Sherry MacKenzie (Larry), Vivian (Leon) Finney; sister-in-law Linda (John) Collingwood; brother-in-law Curtis (Yvonne) MacAulay. He will be missed by many nieces and nephews.

Along with his parents, Kirk was predeceased by his father and mother-in-law, John and Agnes MacAulay, as well as his brother-in-law, Blair MacAulay.

Special mention to our sons Brad and Sean, for your steadfast support while Kirk was ill, as well as nephew Ian Timmins, who has been my rock.  Thank you to the doctors, nurses, and staff at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, 4th floor B unit.  Also, very special thanks to Dr. D’Intino and her wonderful staff at Hospice Cape Breton.

Visitation for Kirk will be held from 4 – 7 pm on Friday, August 9, 2024, at W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant Street, North Sydney.  A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Donations can be made to Hospice Cape Breton or St. James Cemetery, Big Bras d’Or.  Online condolences can be left for the family by leaving a message on the tribute wall of the obituary at www.wjdooley.com.

“In life, I loved you dearly. 

In death, I love you still. 

In my Heart you hold a place

no one else will ever fill.”

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