Obituary of Louis Mackay

MACKAY, J.S.W.L., Lt. Col. (Ret’d) -age 65 of Upper Nine Mile River passed away September 10, 2020 in Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Laprairie, Quebec, he was a son of the late Julien and Paulette (Lavallée) Mackay.

Louis joined the military in 1983 as an infantry officer with the 22^nd Regiment. He was called to the bar in 1992 with the Upper Law Society of Canada. He finished his career as (A) JAG Atlantic. Louis retired to a small hobby farm in Upper Nine Mile River.

He is survived by his wife, Michele (LeBlanc); son, Hugues (Aimee); grandchildren, Adelyn, Jack and Emme-Rose Mackay and Julia and David MacWilliam; sisters, Christiane, Monique, and Hélène; brother, Paul,; numerous nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife, Claire. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, cremation has taken place and a funeral service will be held in Quebec at a later date.

Memorial donations can be made to your local legion.

Tributes, words of comfort and memories of Louis may be shared with the family at www.ettingerfuneralhome.com