Description Charles C MacKenzie Obituary in Pictou Advocate

Pictou Advocate, 10 October, 1935 page 1

Charles C MacKenzie, of "The Pines," Lyons Brook, one of the oldest and best known residents of Pictou County succumbed on Monday afternoon to injuries suffered on Saturday evening when he was struck by an automobile operated by Alex J Murray of Murrayfield. The accident occurred at Lyons Brook, near the residence of W R McKean.  A truck driven by V A Langille of Murrayfield and a car driven by an unknown operator were proceeding in the direction of Pictou and the auto driven by Mr Murray was heading in the other direction. Near McKean's the car passed the truck then met and passed Mr Murray's car.  Blinded by the headlights Mr Murray failed to see Mr MacKenzie, who was walking on the side of the highway.  Fortunately Mr Murray was proceeding slowly at the time and the car was brought to a stop almost immediately.  Mr MacKenzie suffered two broken ribs and a facial cut which required two stitches.  The injuries were not in themselves serious but the shock was too great for a man of his years to withstand and he passed away in Sutherland Memorial Hospital on Monday afternoon. 

A son of the later Mr and Mrs Hugh MacKenzie, Mr MacKenzie was born eight-nine years ago on the old homestead at Lyons Brook which has been in the possession of the family for more than 150 years.  Here, with the exception of some years spent in the New England States and in California, Mr MacKenzie passed his entire life.  Known far and wide for his ability as an artist and interior decorator his work adorned many churches and halls throughout the Maritimes.  As a mural painter he had few equals in the province and his beautifully painted scenes will stand for years to come as a silent tribute to his art.

The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon and was conducted by Rev A D Stirling of Scotsburn, who gave a particularly fitting address, referring to Mr MacKenzie's fine character, love of nature and artistic and Christian spirit.  The scriptures were read by Rev Dr Frank Baird of Pictou and prayer was offered by Rev Gerald Rogers of Pictou and Rev J L George of New Glasgow, an old friend of the deceased.  The hymns sung were "I to The Hills Will Lift Mine Eyes," "There Is No Night In Heaven" and "When on My Day of Life the Night is Falling."

A great concourse of people, far in excess of the capacity of the home to accommodate them, assembled, showing that the heart of the community was deeply touched at the passing of this fine citizen and true man.  There was a profusion of floral offerings.  The pall bearers, representatives of the Masonic and Odd Fellows lodges, of both he was a member, were A F Logan, Alex O'Brien, Logan McInnes, James R Dunn, John Hogg and W R McKean.  Interment was in Haliburton cemetery.