We Remember
MACKAY LYONS, Maureen
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Left Us Way Too Soon
Loving wife, mom, sister, aunt and friend. Loved her cats and all the animal kingdom. Enjoyed fitness, sharing wine, laughs and tears with friends. Dedicated professional social worker who gave so much of herself. Many thanks to all those who supported Mo on her journey.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Paws It Forward, Animal Rescue or Humane Society.
Leaves behind devoted husband Don, loving son Nelson, sisters Lorel, Fran (husband Pat), sisters-in-law Pat and Terry (Ron) and numerous nieces and nephews.
Celebration of Maureen’s Life will be held on Saturday, July 5, 2014 at 11:00 am at
St. Michael & All Angels Cathedral Church, 608 Sutherland Ave., Kelowna, BC with Dean Nissa Basbaum officiating. If you wish to send a condolence, post photos or share a memory, please scroll down the page to the area called “Share Your Condolences.”
Service
Saturday, July 5, 2014 at 11:00 am
Location
St. Michael & All Angels Cathedral Church
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In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Paws It Forward, Animal Rescue or Humane Society
Service Information
Service Details
The service for MACKAY LYONS, Maureen is scheduled for Saturday, July 5, 2014 at 11:00 am. Below you will find the map for the service location and the contact information should you have any questions.
Address & Contact for Service Location:
St. Michael & All Angels Cathedral Church
608 Sutherland Avenue Kelowna, BC
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Condolences
To Maureens Family
How sad to hear of her passing. Maureen was one of the first Social Workers I ever had dealing with my special needs son. She was so dedicated and she was such a wonderful person. Heaven just gained another angel.
Don & Nelson
We are thinking of you at this time of terrible loss. Treasure your memories.
Love
Barney, Anne, Doug, Jim & Nathali Mackay
I was very saddened to hear about the passing of Maureen. I worked with her as a team leader when she was the team leader for the CYSN team here in Kelowna and then I took over from her when she moved onto the Quality Assurance team with MCFD. CYSN was a new postition for me and she was always there to answer my questions and provide me assistance in learning about the services the CYSN team provided to the children with special needs. She was a wonderful person and a valued colleague. My thoughts and prays are with you.
Don, Nelson and family .. our condolences to all of you..Maureen was such an awesome and wonderful lady to work with. She is someone I respected greatly.
Don,I was so sad to read of Maureen’s passing. She had such a beautiful smile that would light up the room. We will miss her presence at the support group meetings. Sincerely, Donna & Gerry Mitzel
Our sincere love, sympathy and thoughts to the whole family. Maureen will be missed greatly by all who were lucky enough to know her.
Love from The Turners
Don & Nelson
It was such a great pleasure to work with Maureen and to have been privileged to know both of you. My heart and thoughts are with you during this difficult journey. Maureen will always be watching over you and I will miss her humour and her smile.
My condolences to Maureen’s family. The world has lost an angel, and heaven has gained one. We will never forgot how she dedicated her life to helping others. Our world is quite different because Maureen was a part of it. We will forever remember.
Much love;
Terri and Matt
I was very saddened to hear of Maureen’s passing. My sincere condolences to Don, Nelson, Laurel & Francis. It has been along time since I have seen you girls, and my heart goes out to all of you.
Don & Nelson – so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time. Neighborhood friends: Mary Jane, Adam and Samantha
To Don and Family,
I’m so sorry and heavy hearted to hear about the passing of Maureen. My thoughts are with you. I will miss her.
It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our dear Mo. We will miss her laughter, her dancing, and her sparkle. Until we meet again dear friend…
I worked many years with Maureen in the Ministry. Although she was in other offices we did know each other.
She was dedicated in her work and kind to all she worked with.
My condolences to her husband Don and son Nelson.
Dear Don & Nelson,
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Maureen was a very special person. She touched many lives and left her spark for life amongst us. Maureen was very proud to be your partner & wife, Don, and a mother to Nelson. She loved you both very much. Maureen was a friend we all could depend on. Her smile and laughter filled the room. She will always be remembered.
Our Deepest Sympathies,
Donna, Darrell, Kathryn & Kristine McNeil
Mo was a passionate advocate for kids, a supportive colleague and respected friend. There is a great ache throughout MCFD… Mo made a difference in so many lives… We are forever in her debt… I admired Mo’s deep peaceful courage and wisdom.
Don, Nelson and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. She will be missed by many. Thinking of you all. Mike,Sue Cavaghan and family
Hey Don and Nelson… I am so very sad to hear of Mo’s passing. The boys and I have such wonderful memories of hanging out with all of you as young families. I hope you find some comfort in your own memories as you come to grips with your loss. Take care,
Anne, Michael and Andrew (Pringle/Crone)
Don and Nelson – nothing can be said that will equate to what you feel right now. I’m so sorry.
Please know that I hold you both in my heart, and I see Mo sparkling clearly over all over all of us.
She wants us to shine.
Heather
Don and Family – Although we lost contact over the years our memories of Mo remain dear. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Sincere and deepest sympathies Don, Nelson, and family. Maureen was a beautiful friend; inside and out.
We will always remember her compassion, her mischievous personality, her encouraging words, and the abundance of time and love she so willingly gave to her family and friends. Those special moments we shared over the last 15 years will stay in our hearts forever. We will all miss you Mo.
Pam, Dave, Nick, Kathryn and Matt Reese.
Don and Nelson – I was saddened to learn of Maureen’s passing. She was always gracious and sincere in her work with children with special needs and with their families. Julie McIntyre
Dear Don & Nelson,
My heart is heavy and sad for you both. Maureen is a very special and I will always treasure the many years we worked together and the wonderful staff parties we had. She was always open to entertain someone else’s point of view & was a fierce advocate to make the world a better, safer more tolerate place. I will miss her chuckle. Cathie (Green) Isaacson
Dear Don and Family,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. My very deepest sympathy to you.
Wendy Mohns
Dear Don & Nelson,
I took this photo of Mo when we last saw one another in her office on Richter Street.
We talked about the days when we worked together & I took this photo of our team picture that was in her office. Lots of love.
Cathie
Beautiful Maureen…
Don and Nelson, we are so sorry for your loss, Maureen was a special person, we are praying for peace and strength for you both, Larry, Sylvia, Nathan and Cory Friesen
I was so shocked and saddened to learn of Maureen’s passing. My thoughts are with you, dear Nelson and your families. May Maureen’s love and strength give you comfort at this very difficult time.
With warmest regards, Ruth MacLaurin
It was with deep sadness that we heard of Maureen’s passing. I personally have worked with Maureen for many years in the Ministry. We had many good times and I will miss her forever sunny, positive and cheerful disposition. She was one of the finest social workers I had the privilege to work with. All of us in the South Okanagan Ministry family would like to express our deepest sympathy. The social work community has lost a treasure.
I have just learned of Maureen passing. I wanted to share how wonderful and caring she was to the children I have taken care of. She would always ensure safety for kids and was a top notch woman. I will miss her and so will all of the children she has helped.