Peacefully at her home in St. Thomas on Saturday, March 24, 2018, formerly of Lucan and Preston in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late Gary McKenzie (2002) for over 41 years. Loving mother of Laura and Brad Summers of St. Thomas, and Lisa McKenzie of St. Thomas. Dear twin sister and sister-in-law of Larry and Carol Kinzie of Preston. Predeceased by an infant brother Glenn, brother Gordon (Isabel) Kinzie, and sister Marjorie (Don) Black. Fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews and many friends. Thank you to Dr. Walter Lock and Pat Campbell for their care and compassion. Heartfelt thanks to her nurses especially to Angela (her angel), Linda, Jenn, and Alicia from Care Partners and her PSW’s. Gary and Laureen made their home in Lucan for over 38 years. She drove school bus for over 29 years out of Medway High School. Laureen was the driving force in her family. She instilled in them the value of making sure their actions in life would make the family proud and to always be kind and generous. We are going to miss her very much, especially her laugh. We picture her arriving in Heaven greeting our dad and telling him “his vacation is over” and that he needs to “get out of his lawn chair and get to work”. His response to her will be “Laureen behave yourself”.
Cremation with a private family interment in Kinzie-Bean Cemetery, Doon. Arrangements entrusted to Haskett Funeral Home, Lucan (519-227-4211).
Donations to the Middlesex County Library – Lucan would be appreciated by the family.
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Kay Bailey
To Laureens Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Laureen’s passing. She was a “Bright Star” in my life….charming, FUNNY, so very sincere and thoughtful, and a LAUGH to make the world light up and Love!!! Not a ‘long-time” acquaintance, but one that I shall remember ALWAYS! I love your photo remembrances, especially those ‘in the kitchen’: she loved to cook!???? Thinking of you all….
Kay Bailey
Dave and Joanne Walzack
Laura and Lisa
I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was such a warm and friendly woman. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
BRIAN CROSS
Dear Mackenzie Girls;Our family would truly like to express our sincere condolences on a truly exemplary condolences on the recent passing of a truly fine set of parents loved entirely by a lot of friends in their chosen professional careers which enhanced so many lives in their chosen fields of endeavours per se.Your Dad Gary,a no;1 furniture mover for Dixon Van Lines in London,Ontario,the long time Allied agent in London,Ontario,and your mother a truly dedicated school bus driver for Murphy Bus Lines In Lucan,Ontario.from Medway Highschool in Arva,Ontario,for many years for sure.LONG LIVE WILD TURKEY BOURBON FROM KENTUCY FOR YOUR DAD,AND THE TRULY GENUINE KINDNESS OR YOUR MOM.GOD BLESS YOU BOTH IN YOUR CAREERS AND LIVES ALWAYS WITH OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES FOR YOUR MOTHER ALWAYS.YOURS SINCERELY BRIAN AND MARY CROSS LONDON,ONTARIO.jJACK CROSS TRAFFIC MANAGER DIXON VAN LINES 1956-1973.OTTAWA,SARNIA,LONDON,ONTARIO.
Tracy (Norton) Chioros
Sorry to hear about your mom! What I remember, she was an awesome person and a dedicated school bus driver! My condolences to you and your family!
Jim & Janet Rock
Brad & Laura and the entire McKenzie family
Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family during this difficult time. I know she was a big part of your lives and you will miss her greatly.
Anna-Lee Straatman
Dear Laura, Lisa and Brad
I am very sorry to hear about your mom. She was certainly a force and I have many fond memories of her at your house and of course as Our bus driver. I saw so much of Laura in these pictures of your mom. Thinking of you.
Anna-Lee Straatman
Joyce Sovereign
Lisa,Laura and Brad,sending each one of you my sincere sympathy on the death of your Mom and Mother in law.Going to be hard to believe she is gone ,but l’m left with some wonderful memories that make me smile of things we did together through the years .Best friend neighbours ,bowling friend for many years,and raising our kid’s ,all good times .She was always so generous to me in all ways .May God comfort you all in these sad days ahead .Please know l am thinking and praying for your comfort ❤️
Joanne Drager
Laura, Brad & Lisa
So sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. There will be an awful emptiness in your hearts and home. Hopefully a fullness comes from the cherished memories to heal the pain and loss you are feeling.
Barbara. Soldan. (Ready)
To Laureen’s family. My condolences to you on the loss of your mom. Such an awesome,caring lady. I remember neighbourhood get togethers with our parents on Langford Drive. Such a fun time!
Karen Keegans
Lisa, Laura and Brad,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. What wonderful memories I have of growing up as your neighbour. Your Mom was a generous women, with an infectious laugh and a heart of gold! But as you said there was never any doubt who ruled the house. ( and the neighbourhood)
Cherish all your wonderful memories….. I will always fondly remember your Mom. “ Ma McKenzie”…
Becky Hastings
Laura and Lisa,
Sending condolences to you on the passing of your Mom
Barb & Ron Densmore
So sorry for your loss, Granny was a wonderful woman and friend
Brenda Hickson
My thoughts and prayers to you and family. Laureen was a great friend.
Peter and Regina Bartha
Dear Lisa, Laura and Brad
We are very sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom and want to extend our sincere condolences to you all.
We will always fondly remember Laureen as a wonderful and very kind friend. We certainly will miss her.
Donna Shipley
Sending sympathy and admiration for the love you showed your Mom on her last journey. She showed you how to give the most precious gift , her time spent taking care of your Dad. You in turn gave of yourselves showing great love and respect for her. I spoke with your Mom just a week ago and she was grateful for the time at home surrounded by your love and care. Now take good care of each other. Laura, Brad and Lisa!
Diane and Don Williams
Laura Brad and Lisa – So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Such a wonderful lady and I loved seeing her when you made your trips to the bank. I know you will all miss her terribly.
Valerie Neil
So very sorry to hear about Laureen’s passing. I have fond memories of her in our Tops group back in the 70s. She was so much fun and her laugh was infectious. Our sincere condolences to her family.
Darlene (Paton) Howald
My deepest sympathy for your family at this time.
Jackie Arnold
Dear Laura and Lisa..so sorry to hear about the passing of granny..remember her coming into the restaurant with all the bus ladies and her laugh..was a well loved lady..cherish her memories.
Donica and Eric
Laura. Lisa and Brad, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom! I know she loved you guys to theoon and back and always will! Thoughts are with you! XO
Beth Orphan
I was sorry to hear of your loss. I have so many happy memories of spending time with you, your sister and Mom in Lucan when we were young … such good times. Sending love and hugs to all of you at this sad time.
Gisele
Laura and Lisa, such fond memories of your mom and growing up as next door neighbours. Praying God’s peace for your family as your mourn the loss of your mom.
Love, Gisele, Marvin and family
Rick and Ginette Gwalchmai
Brad,Laua and Lisa we were so sorry to hear about Granny.She will surely be missed by all how know her.Sending our sympathy .
Teresa & Jeff Young
Laura, Brad and Lisa:
We are so sorry to hear about your mom. I will never forget my mini-vacations at your house in Lucan … fondues, the ironed sheets, the trips to movies. Your mother always made me feel special, always made me laugh, always had a smile and was always a little intimidating :) She will certainly be missed but there is a part of her in both of you. Cherish the memories.
Irene Bradley Szombathy
They say cousins are forever connected no matter how distant apart we live and with Laureen the fondest memories go back to my childhood. Her infectious laugh and kind heart will forever be remembered. Laureen visited when we moved to BC & they were always filled with much fun & laughter! We stayed in touch as adults and I will be forever grateful to have had such a wonderful fun time at our last visit with Laureen, Lisa Laura & Brad in St. Thomas ❤️ Much love to you all
Tracy Zufelt
We are so very sorry for your loss. Laureen was a wonderful woman and always so kind to us. Tommy remembers when she took care of him at your home when he was sick. She treated him like a king! My kids loved her! Wil and I loved her. She will be missed.
Ferlin & Julie Sovereign
Our deepest condolence to your mother and my sometimes second mother , while I was growing up!
Our parents were great friends as are we.
I will cherish the fond memories I have of your mom.
Mary-elizabeth bradley eilertsen
Our thoughts and our hearts are with you! Love mary-elizabeth ????
Russ and Beth Radcliffe
Laura, Brad and Lisa
So very sad to hear of your Mother’s passing. Our friendship goes back to the early days when we all moved to Langford Drive in Lucan. Lots of wonderful old neighborhood memories. Watching you girls grow up with our kids. She organized a neighborhood reunion last year in St Thomas that was memorable. Cherish all your wonderful memories.
Dale and Linda Froats
Always a smile and good visit when your Mom was in town. She made it a point to make the most of her visits even when she had moved away. Sending our sympathy, she certainly was proud of her girls and we know how much you will miss her.