Kenneth G. M. MacKay
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Kenneth G. M. MacKay

  • November 1, 1920 - June 8, 2011
  • Melrose, Massachusetts
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“I have been friendly with Ken since I moved in across the street in 1981. I only have positve thoughts about Ken. I have spent much time with Ken...Read More » ”
1 of 14 | Posted by: Tom Litrenta - Melrose, MA

“I Met Kenny quite a long time ago thru his good friend Phyllis Meserlain. He was a lovely man and a very caring person. I am sorry for the...Read More » ”
2 of 14 | Posted by: Fran Gilmartin - Stoughton, MA

“To Neil and Bruce So sorry to read in the paper of the loss of your Brother Kenneth. However sad it is it nevertheless brings back many happy...Read More » ”
3 of 14 | Posted by: Herb Sawyer - Acton, MA

“To Neil and Bruce So sorry to read in the paper of the loss of your Brother Kenneth. However sad it is it nevertheless brings back many happy...Read More » ”
4 of 14 | Posted by: Herb Sawyer - Acton, MA

“CONTINUED He was the father of two sons, Kenneth Eugene, the elder, and John Alexander, and two beloved grandchildren;J Alexander and Abbot...Read More » ”
5 of 14 | Posted by: Phyllis Meserlian - West Roxbury, MA

“CONTINUED He served faithfully for years in many positions of leadership in his church, on many committees, was president of the Baptist Youth...Read More » ”
6 of 14 | Posted by: Phyllis Meserlian - West Roxbury, MA

“My heart is full, and I am grateful to God for the ten years in which Kenny and I shared a measure of joy. We loved each other dearly and were good...Read More » ”
7 of 14 | Posted by: Phyllis Meserlian - West Roxbury, MA

“As my memory reflects back to the 1940s, Kenny's gracious,understanding and soft mien becomes the symbol of his extraordinary family. Each Mackay, as...Read More » ”
8 of 14 | Posted by: Van M. Aroian - Worcester, , MA

“My sympathy to my friend Phyllis Meserlian of W. Roxbury and Ken's family, as well as all his friends at First Baptist JP. Estelle Record-Stanley ”
9 of 14 | Posted by: Estelle Record-Stanley

“Kenny was a lovely man and an active member of the First Baptist Church in Jamaica Plain. We will all miss him terribly, but know that he is at...Read More » ”
10 of 14 | Posted by: Rev. Ashlee Wiest-Laird - MA

“I got to know Ken as he was a part of my "Teaching Parish Committee" at the First Baptist Church of Jamaica Plain. I very much appreciated his...Read More » ”
11 of 14 | Posted by: James (Jim) Leavitt - MA

“John, Leslie, Alex, Abbott and Buddy please accept our deepest sympathies On the loss of Mr. MacKay. He was a very kind man , and he loved his...Read More » ”
12 of 14 | Posted by: Thomas and Laure Lloyd

“John,and Leslie , Our deepest condolences on the passing of your dad. It is never easy to lose a loved one.Your Dad is now with God starting his new...Read More » ”
13 of 14 | Posted by: Ken and Cindy Perrone - Danvers , MA

“Dear MacKay Family, We are so sorry to hear of John's dads passing. Please know we are thinking of you and your family. What wonderful memories...Read More » ”
14 of 14 | Posted by: Therrien Family - Springvale, ME


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Mr. Kenneth G. M. MacKay, a 40-year resident of Melrose, passed away with his loving family at his side on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at Massachusetts General Hospital. Kenneth was born on November 1, 1920 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, one of six children of the late John and Marion (McLeod) MacKay.

Ken was raised in Jamaica Plain where he graduated from High School. He matriculated to Northeastern University before his studies were interrupted by World War II. He served his country for 5 years in the US Army and returned home to complete his business degree from Northeastern.

He met Frances J. Reardon whom he married in January of 1956 and they settled in Melrose to raise their family. He worked for many years for New England Telephone Co. until his retirement as a directory manager.

Ken had a variety of interests throughout his life. He loved reading, golfing, and writing. He was a big fan of the Boston sports teams and had an interest in animals, nature and genealogy. He was very proud of his Scottish Heritage and right up until his passing, had lived an independent and self sufficient life. Mr. MacKay will be lovingly remembered by his family whom he loved dearly, especially his three grandsons, Alex, Abbott, and Albert.

Mr. MacKay was the beloved husband of the late Frances J. (Reardon) MacKay with whom he shared 45 years of marriage. Devoted father of Kenneth E. MacKay of Melrose & his partner Richard Laws of Malden, and John A. MacKay & his wife Leslie of Sanford, ME. Dear brother of Neil MacKay and his wife Priscilla of Wellesley, Bruce MacKay and his wife Rosemary of Yarmouth, ME, and the late Donald MacKay and his wife Stella, Ailsa Newman and her husband Dr. John, and Ellen Prescott and her husband Richard. Cherished grandfather of J. Alex MacKay, Abbott K. MacKay, and Albert J. Mansolilli. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews and longtime friend Phyllis Meserlian of W. Roxbury. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff at Mass General Hospital for the special care, professionalism, and compassion they received.

Services will be private. Gifts in Ken’s memory may be made to Mass General Hospital, Palliative Care, 55 Fruit St., Boston, MA 02114. For online tribute or to sign the guestbook visit RobinsonFuneralHome.com.