It is with great sadness we must announce Mackenzie has Iost his 20 month battIe with Ieukemia. His inner strength and determination were an inspiration to aII. Never compIaining, never asking why, aIways concerned about his famiIy and friends, Mackenzie was a truIy remarkabIe young man. His kindness, thoughtfuIness and wiIIingness to heIp anyone at any time touched many and wiII aIways be remembered.
MacKenzie’s passions were his famiIy, friends, pIaying hockey, pIaying cards and an avid reader of aII things historicaI.
Mackenzie was very gratefuI for the wonderfuI care and support from the devoted doctors, nurses and friends at Iondon HeaIth Sciences OncoIogy 7th FIoor.
He was the Ioving son of Robert Fisher and Sandra Smithers. Mackenzie wiII be greatIy missed by his sister Courtney and his brother Matthew who IovingIy donated his stem cells to heIp Mackenzie in his fight. Ioving grandson of Don and SyIvia Smithers, Iondon, and the Iate BiII and Freda Fisher. BeIoved nephew of SyIvia Brand, Doug Smithers, Debbie Smithers, James Smithers, Suzanne Fisher and Alexander Ieckie. IovingIy remembered by his cousins and friends.
The famiIy requests that you become reguIar bIood donors of the Gift of Iife as a tribute to Mackenzie.
MemoriaI donations to ChiIdcan wouId be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
FamiIy wiII receive friends at the Whitney-Ribey FuneraI Home, 87 Goderich Street West, Seaforth on Saturday from 7-9 pm and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The funeraI service wiII be heId at Egmondville United Church, Egmondville on Monday, September 12 at 2:00 pm. Pastor Stephen HiIdebrand wiII officiate. Interment Egmondville Cemetery.
CondoIences at www.whitneyribeyfuneraIhome.com
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Childcan
You are in our hearts and thoughts during this very difficult time.
Sincerely,
Childcan
Gordon & Irma Pryce
Bob, Sandy and family; Our thoughts and prayers are with always. God bless you all. Sincerely
Angela, Kyle and Heather Rea
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time of great loss.
cathy,eric,luke,jake and kasey harrison
We are so saddened by the loss of our buddy Mackenzie.
He was a great neighbour. We enjoyed playing on the trampoline and catching the baseball. Also when you came over to play the PS 2 was one of our favorite times with you Mackenzie. The soccer games were fun also because we would always score on you( only because you let us though). Even when you were feeling sick you would come over for a little while and shoot the puck around or play tether ball. We will always remember the fun times with you and Matt and will miss you always. We have alot of fun memories with you Mackenzie. We hope Sandy, Bob, Courtney and Matt can find peace within your hearts and can look back at such wonderful memories you may have. God Bless you all
Luke,Jake,Kasey,Eric and Cathy Harrison
George, Mary, Denise and Anita Kreutzwiser
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dave, Marlene, Greg, Lisa, Chris, and Kyle de Vries
Pizza Bob, Sandy, Courtney and Matt,
Our deepest sympathy to you all. This is the toughest road to travel and you&&single&&ve all been so strong. Prayers and thoughts are with you. God Bless,
the de Vries family.
Brad, Tyler and Brooke Ribey
Our deepest sympathy to all of you,our thoughts are with you all at this time your friendship is very much appreciated.
Keith Murray
Our deepest sympathies to the family. Like the rest of the Fisher gang MacKenzie was a fine lad to say the least. You couldn&&single&&t meet (or coach) a nicer kid with a never say quit attitude. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all
Keith and family
John & Lynne Davies
Bob, Sandy, Courtney & Matt
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
John & Lynne
Robert & Laurene Regele
Dear Bob & Sandy & family
We were very saddened to hear of Mackenzie&&single&&s passing. We thought about him a lot. He was in out prayers. May the Lord be with you at this time and may you get through this with your family and friends. Please accept our sincere sympathy and may the Lord bless and keep you.
Chris Hopper (Montreal)
Words are so useless sometimes. I&&single&&ve been thinking of you a lot, but what can I possibly say?
When the dust settles, please consider coming to Montreal, a change of scenery might help ease the pain a bit. Lots of room in the new place, cozy and bright. Love to have you stay. We could explore what the Jean-Talon Market has to offer, cook up something good, knock back a few bottles of decent wine. Then start over again. Plaza St-Hubert is also close by, for bargain-hunting. St-Denis, with all its caf
Audrey Loomans Jr.
Bob, Sandy and family
You are all in thoughts and prayers. May your cherished memories help you all through this tough time.
Take Care
Audrey Loomans
Jeff and Lynne Ford
Dear Bob, Sandy, Courtney and Matt,
We feel so sad for you at Mackenzie&&single&&s passing. What a great kid he has been and how very hard it is to lose a son and brother so young. You are in our loving prayers and thoughts.
Jeff and Lynne
(Karen Searle&&single&&s parents)
Shaun and Jackie Oakes
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ray, Tracy, Jason & Jessica Lamont
To the Fisher Family
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Ida Williams nee(Stinnissen)
I am deeply sorry to hear of your loss. I feel blessed to have met Mackenzie, he was a wonderful young man with a great spirit. I will always remember him and the chats we had about Seaforth and Egmondville. Forever in our hearts he will be.
Sincerely, Ida
Doug and Martha Smith and family
Bob, Sandy and Family
We send are deepest sympathy to all of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers .
Deb, Zack, and Rebecca MacLean
To the one and only Pizza Bob, Sandy, Courtney, and Matthew,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and yours.
I choose to believe that everything happens for a reason although the reasons may be unclear and unfair, and it certainly is difficult to understand why it was time for Mackenzie to leave this earth. All we can do is trust that God has a greater purpose for Mackenzie and that he was called home to fulfill this purpose. Even though he is not present in body, I do believe he is present in spirit and always will be. I like to think that during those moments when see something out of the corner of our eye, yet when we look and nothing is there, that what we did see oh so briefly was the spirit of our loved one stopping by to remind of us of his/her continued presence.
May God bring you peace and comfort in this time of sorrow, and may your friends surround you to give you strength and support.
Sincerely,
Deb, Zack, and Rebecca MacLean.
Ian & Stephanie (Holman) Peck
We were so sorry to hear about your loss. May the memories that you made with Mac be your strength to guide you through this very difficult time. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Ross & Marilyn Govier & Family
We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to the entire Fisher family. You are in our thoughts & prayers.
We wish you all the strenght you can gather. May your memories keep you going through each day.
Sincerely
Ross, Marilyn, Kately & Ryan Govier
Colin Laine
To Bob, Sandi, Courteny & Matt:
I am saddened by your loss; I enjoyed Mac and will remember him smilingly.
I thank Providence for having had the opportunity to have Mac and all your family as part of my life journey.
Thank you. Colin
Jamie & Jolene McNichol & family
The Fisher Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Think of the young vibrant life Robert had and remember he will always be with you.
The McNichol Family
Paula and the UWO Mustangs Football team
The UWO Mustangs Football team were greatly saddened to hear of Mackenzie&&single&&s death. After winning last night&&single&&s football game (hurrah!), one of the team captains read the card that Mackenzie wrote for them. There weren&&single&&t too many dry eyes in that group of big tough football players. We know that we have an angel in our backfield watching over us and will try our best this season to get to the Vanier Cup and “never give up”, which was Mackenzie&&single&&s advice to the team. Mackenzie will continue to inspire us to be a better team, a better player, and a better person.
Kim, Ted, Chris, Mark & Meaghan Melchers
Sandy, Bob, Courtney & Matthew
We are so sorry for your loss. Mackenzie was a brave young man and was lucky to have the support of such a loving family. We hope that you will find comfort and strength in your memories of happier times with Mackenzie. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Our hearts go out to you.
Grant & Tammy McKellar
Bob, Sandy, Courtney & Matthew
Even though we didn&&single&&t know MacKenzie, it saddens us to hear of his passing. We&&single&&ll never understand why our loved ones are taken from us but trust in your hearts that he is in a better place.
Please find comfort in knowing that others share in your sorrow & are thinking & praying for you everyday.
God be with you at this very difficult time.
Sincerely, Grant, Tammy (Nash), Megan & Madison McKellar
James & Shari Schadler & Jennifer, Renaye & Chantell
Dear Bob, Sandra, Courtney & Matt,
Our hearts and deepest heartfelt prayers go out to you and to all those who loved Mackenzie. I&&single&&ve always believed children are on loan to us from heaven above and we know in our hearts that Mackenzie has just gone “home” leaving us all to cherish the memories he left us with. Mackenzie was a very caring and special young man who will never be forgotten. May God bless and comfort you in this time of sorrow and loss.
The Schadler-Pickett Family
William Fraiser
Mackenzie will be greatly missed by all
Derek Smith & Ashley Nigh
To the Fisher Family,
Although no words can really help
to ease the loss you bear,
just know that you are very close,
in every thought and prayer.
May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.
Derek Smith & Ashley Nigh
Kathy Nyp
Dear Robert, Sandra and family,
I&&single&&m very sorry to hear about the loss of Mackenzie. He was a great guy and always one of my favourite patients. He never complained about anything we ever had to do with him. It was nice getting to know all of you and my thoughts and prayers are with you now.
Yours sincerely,
Kathy Nyp
P.S. Yes I&&single&&m the one with the son that graduated grade 8 that got several awards.
James Richards
Dear Bob,Sandra and Family,
I was sorry to hear about Mackenzie&&single&&s death. I wuish to extend sympathy to you on behalf of the Southwest District CNIB Client Services Committee. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
James Richards
Barry, Pam, Christina, Amy and Ian Gordon
So very, very sorry. Our thoughts, and prayers are with you all.
Stan and Kay Mailloux
Bob,Sandy Courtney and Matthew,
Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.Mackenzie was a very brave young man. Just as you all have had to be during this ordeal.God be with you all. Stan and Kay
Kim & Dwayne Thacker
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kim & Dwayne Thacker.
Ron and Gloria Riley
We are sorry to hear of your loss,and know no words can adequately express our sympathy.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and we know Mackenzies memory will live on forever . Our deepest sympathy
Jeanette Evershed
Sincere condolences to you and your extended families in the loss of Mackenzie. It is so sad to lose someone you love so much. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless you now and always.
Jeanette
Anna Mailloux
Bob, Sandy, Courtney, and Matt.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Kelly, Kevin, Kristi, Josh & Sam Butt
Bob, Sandy, Courtney & Matt, we are so sorry to hear about MacKenzie losing his battle with cancer. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Larry &Beth Livingston and Family
Bob , Sandy and family ; Our deepest heartfelt sympathies in the loss of your dearest Mackenzie we haven&&single&&t the words to express. May you find some solice in these words of Longfellow as we did :
The Reaper And The Flowers
There is a Reaper, whose name is Death,
And, with his sickle keen,
He reaps the bearded grain at a breath,
And the flowers that grow between.
“Shall I have naught that is fair?” Saith he;
“Having naught but the bearded grain?
Though the breath of these flowers is sweet to me,
I will give them all back again,”
He gazed at the flowers with tearful eye,
He kissed their drooping leaves;
It was for the Lord of Paradise
He bound them in his sheaves.
“My Lord has need of these floweretsgay,”
The Reaper said, and smiled:
“Dear tokens of the earth are they,
Where he was once a child.”
“They shall all bloom in fields of light,
Transplanted by my care,
And saints, upon their garments white,
These sacred blossoms wear.”
And the mother gave, in tears and pain,
The flowers she most did love:
She knew she should find them all again
In the fields of light above.
O, not in cruelty, not in wrath,
The Reaper came that day;
&&single&&Twas an angel visited the green earth,
And took the flowers away.
Maureen Wildfong and family
Dear Bob, Sandy, Courtney and Matthew
May all that MacKenzie meant to you, be your light and May all who care be your strength. To let you know how sorry we feel for the loss of a stong and courageous man, so young and so full of life.
Think of him as living in the hearts of those he touched, for nothing loved is ever lost and he was loved so much.
Our prayers and heartful sympathy go to you all. Maureen
Tracey (Sills) Mckee
My deepest condolences to you Bob and Sandra,Courtney and Matthew.
Mackenzie will be greatly missed.
When I heard of his passing all I could think about was his smile. He was a very bright young man and I know he will be greatly missed.
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerly,
Tracey (Sills) Mckee
Budapest, Hungary
Linda & Jerry
Dear Bob and Sandy
We can&&single&&t imagine how difficult it must be for you and your family to let Mackenzie go. Such a beautiful vibrant young man. You got to enjoy him for such a short time, but we know you will cherish all the beautiful memories of watching Mackenzie grow up. We wish you strength for the days ahead. May you look back on your life with Mackenzie and feel the joy love and peace his memories will bring you. . .You are in our hearts and thoughts. . .Linda and Jerry Allin
Bill
To Bob;Sandy and family.I like to at this time wish my condolences on the passing of your son Mackenzie.I feel very Priveleged to have been Mackenie&&single&&s School bus Driver.He was one of a very few that every morning when riding the bus would smile and say good morning.Also one of a very very few in the evening at his stop would smile and say thank you for another safe ride home.As i drive the bus this afternoon i once again will stop at youir drop of point and yes i will miss that smile and thank you.You were a very special guy just not to me but all other&&single&&s that rode the bus.thank you for giving me the opportunity of knowing you.God Bless.
Carol Stark (Logie)
Bob and Sandra:
It has been a long time since we have spoken. The days of Larry Morris have come and gone. I am sure if Larry were here today he would be with you to just give you his special smile and wonderful way of making life seem better. I am sure he is looking down on us and will take good care that MacKenzie finds a wonderful spot in heaven. It is difficult to express how much my heart goes out to you all today as no one can ever cope or understand with your sadness. Live your life for him and keep his memories forever in your heart.
John MacKeigan will be visiting with you and I will try and come with him.
Sometimes we just need an extra hug.
Carol
Kathy - CIBC Wood Gundy
Bob, Sandra & Family,
I am thinking of you Bob and your family in your time of sadness with the loss of your son “Mackenzie”. One
can never imagine the pain and the hope that you and
your family have endured thru his battle with leukemia.
You have a very special family – especially with Matthew being so brave to contribute to his brother&&single&&s life. I would truly want my family to be like yours!!
Take care and I am sure we will speak sometime soon.
Kathy
CIBC Wood Gundy
Keith, Gloria, Kevin & Mark Wilbee
Dear Sandy,Bob,Courtney and Matthew
There are no words to tell you how sad we all feel in the loss of this very special young man. You are a family of extrodinary strength and character. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Keith, Gloria, Kevin and Mark Wilbee
Dave & Jill Jervis & Family
Bob, Sandy, Courtney & Matt, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Someone sent us this poem when Craig passed away and it touched us deeply. We would like to share it with you
I found a penny today
Just laying on the ground
But it&&single&&s not just a penny
This little coin I&&single&&ve found
This penny comes from heaven
Angels toss them down
When an Angel misses you
They toss a penny down
Sometimes just to cheer you up
To make a smile out of your frown
So don&&single&&t pass by that penny when your feeling blue
It may be a penny from heaven an Angel tossed to you
With deepest sympathy
The Jervis Family
Jeff, Sandi, Sam, Jack, Ben & Madalin Henderson
Bob, Sandy & Family:
Deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Kathy Hansen (Mailloux)
Bob, Sandy, Courtney and Matthew;
Our thoughts and prayers will be with you during this very hard time.
With love from Kathy, Jay, and Connor
Henry Cindy(Horne) Marci and Lori DeGroof from Alabama
Bob Sandra and Family
We would like to express our sympathy for your loss. We will have you in our thoughts and prayers.
john, karen ,sheena, cody McLarnon
we are saddend to hear of your loss.
are thoughts are with you at this time.
Marg Dale
Wanted to let you know that my tears, prayers and thoughts are with you. I send my love to you all.
Paul & Trish MacGregor and family
Words cannot express the sadness we feel. Mackenzie was a remarkable young man. You will be in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time and in the days and weeks to come.
Paul, Trish, Sarah, Ian and Sam
Larry and Michelle
So sorry for your loss. You will be in our hearts and prayers.
Ellen, Bruce, Rachel and Sarah
We can&&single&&t even express how sorry we are for the family&&single&&s loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Chris, Glenn, Stephanie & Stacie Giller
Our hearts go out to you. You are all in our prayers.
Ann Preszcator
Dear Bob, Sandy, Courtney & Matthew:
I just heard to-night of Mackenzie&&single&&s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Ann
Howard & Anne James
Dear Bob, Sandy, Courtney & Matthew.
Just recieved a call from mom. So sorry to hear of the passing of Mackenzie. Our thoughts & prayers go out to you all at this time.
Anne & Howard James