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Re: Family of James and Barbara Mackay (nee Duchart)
« Reply #9 on: Sunday 20 July 14 18:28 BST (UK) »
Hi,

An obit. for Alexander Duchart Mackay from the Globe and Mail dated July 27, 2010

Born 1st of July 1920, son of James Mackay and Barbara Duchart both of Scotland. Died
at home in Toronto July 26th, 2010. Predeceased by wife Berys and brother David. His
professional career spanned 42 years with Price Waterhouse. Survived by 4 children and a
brother.   Will PM you details as they may be living.

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DB

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Re: Family of James and Barbara Mackay (nee Duchart)
« Reply #10 on: Sunday 20 July 14 18:36 BST (UK) »
Well done DB - that clichés it then. Was the brother the insurance agent ?

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Re: Family of James and Barbara Mackay (nee Duchart)
« Reply #11 on: Sunday 20 July 14 18:37 BST (UK) »
Ah - no it wasn't - I can see the name in the obituary now.

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Re: Family of James and Barbara Mackay (nee Duchart)
« Reply #12 on: Sunday 20 July 14 18:39 BST (UK) »
Hi,

An obit. for Berys Evelyn Mackay from the Globe and Mail dated May 28, 2002.

Born at Quebec July 5, 1923, first child of Frederick Elliott Brown and Evelyn Home. Died
at Toronto May 24, 2002. Survived by....PMing you the details.

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Re: Family of James and Barbara Mackay (nee Duchart)
« Reply #13 on: Sunday 20 July 14 18:50 BST (UK) »
Hi,

Marriage of Alexander Duchart Mackay, son of Mrs Mackay and the late Mr James Mackay of Mimico to Berys Evelyn, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frederick Elliott Brown... in St. Johns Church, York Mills (a northern part of Toronto).  One of the ushers is the brother of the groom, Dr. James Mackay.  Globe and Mail, Jun 5 1951. 

Could this be Barbara - Globe and Mail Nov 19 1985, page A21. 

Barbara Sinclair Mackay -
Died at the Queensway Hospital on Nov 15 1985 (formerly of Mimico).  Born in Wick, Scotland on March 28, 1898.  Beloved wife of the late James Mackay.  Survived by sons Alex of Toronto, James of Etobicoke, David of Caledon, and her sister Annie (Mrs L Turner) of Barrie.  10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.  Buried in Park Lawn cemetery.

RK

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Re: Family of James and Barbara Mackay (nee Duchart)
« Reply #14 on: Sunday 20 July 14 18:59 BST (UK) »
All the names seem to match RK - the "Sinclair" bit was a surprise - even on Canada Ocean Arrivals it was saying Barbara Duchart Mackay - but there was a tree which is now unavailable Barbara Sinclair Duchart.
Can you work your magic with an obit for husband James  :P

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Re: Family of James and Barbara Mackay (nee Duchart)
« Reply #15 on: Sunday 20 July 14 19:11 BST (UK) »
Hi,

Thanks Sandra :). I can say his name now....James. He died June 12, 2013. Predeceased by
brothers Alex and David, parents James and Barbara. I'm PMing buntymac the details.

Sinclair....surprised here too. ??? I do like suprises. Multiple middle names perhaps. ???

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Re: Family of James and Barbara Mackay (nee Duchart)
« Reply #16 on: Sunday 20 July 14 19:29 BST (UK) »
Excellent DB - nice to tie up the loose ends.  ;D

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Re: Family of James and Barbara Mackay (nee Duchart)
« Reply #17 on: Sunday 20 July 14 19:37 BST (UK) »
Hi,

Leaving the magic making up to RK, can't find obit. for James Sr. :(

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DB