MACKIE, Gladys

MACKIE, Gladys Mable (nee Kitchikeg) - In loving memory of Gladys Mable Mackie (nee Kitchikeg), 75 years, who passed away on August 28th at the Manitoulin Centennial Manor in Little Current. Beloved wife of Robert Mackie. Cherished mother of Debbie Galley (husband Michael) of Kent, England, Clay of Kent, England, Clive of Oshawa, Lora of Little Current, and Robert of Oshawa. Dear grandmother to Jasmyn and Jessica Galley and Ronnie Matthew Wakegijig. Treasured daughter of the late Edward Kitchikeg and Annie (nee Beaucage). Dear sister of Leonard Kitchikake and of the late Pauline, Mary, Delia, Nora Shawande, Rita Fineday, Georgina King, and Lillian Thibeault. Loving sister-in-law to Ruth Smith, Marie Martin, and Rose Mackie. Sadly missed by many dear nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Gladys was born September 15, 1934 at South Bay on Manitoulin Island. In the early 1950s, Gladys moved to Little Current where she worked for the Manitoulin Expositor. She enjoyed learning many aspects of newspaper work. In the mid 1950s, Gladys met and married her husband, Robert. Gladys was a most loving and devoted mother to their five children. The family travelled and lived in many places from Ontario, Quebec, to Newfoundland. In the 1970s and 1980s, Gladys valued working with mentally challenged children at Christopher Robin Home and Hillview School. She also greatly enjoyed working as a residential supervisor/housemother at Trafalgar Castle Girls School. Gladys loved travelling, especially to the Bahamas and Jamaica. She also enjoyed attending pow wows, playing games with her grandchildren, reading, and listening to music. Her kindness, sincerity and vibrant personality will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Special thanks to the staff of the Manitoulin Centennial Manor for their care. Resting at the Fineday/Shawanda residence in Sheguiandah, Ontario. Funeral to be held at Our Lady of Grace Church, South Bay, Ontario on Wednesday, September 1st at 11:00 a.m. Interment in the South Bay cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the LOUGHEED FUNERAL HOME, Sudbury, Ontario. To light a memorial candle, flowers, donations or messages of condolences available on-line at www.lougheed.org