MACKIE, Kenneth Ken Mckie  - It’s with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Kenneth (Ken) Mackie, on July 5, 2024 at Peterborough Regional Health, at age 76.

Son of Shirley and Jim Mackie (predeceased). Loving Husband to Jacquie Mackie (Taylor). Loving Father of Lee Mackie (Michelle) and Jay Mackie. Step father to Stacy Hudson-Gamble (Kevin) Tammy Maropakis (Emanuel) and Scott Hudson (Robyn), Grandfather to Travis, Sierra, Brendan (Claire) Ashley, Alex, Nick, Carter, Bronwyn, Reese, Oliva and Liam. Great grandfather to Georgia. Brother-in Law to Wayne Taylor (Dawn).

Ken started his working career with the Town of Pickering working on the Garbage Dept.

After applying for the O.P.P and Pickering Township Police Ken was hired by Pickering Police which later amalgamated to Durham Region. Ken retired early from the Durham Regional Police Service as Detective to persue working on his own Maintenance Company (Mackie Contracting Ltd). After many successful years in business Ken retired and lived in Bobcaygeon for the summer and Florida for the winter with Jacquie.

Ken was an avid enthusiast of Corvettes and a member of the CCR Corvette Club. He enjoyed working on his yard, gardens, and playing golf.

When not at home he was travelling to all parts of the world by car, plane or cruise ship. He will be remembered by his integrity, honesty, intelligence and his attention to detail and perfection no matter what project he worked on.

He will be sadly missed by family and friends, leaving behind countless, stories and memories that won’t be forgotten by all that knew him.

A Celebration of Ken’s life will be held on August 20th at 1-4 pm at MOUNT LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 21 Garrard Rd, Whitby. Ontario.