Martha Pauline Mckenzie

It is with heavy hearts that we the family of Pauline McKenzie announce her passing at New
Waterford Heights on Monday, Aug.22, 2022 surrounded by the love of her family. Born in New
Waterford she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Annie Mae DeGiobbi (MacLean).

Pauline loved spending time with her sister Edith and brother Ralph. She adored her grandsons
and was such an important part of their lives. In her early years she worked at Hinchey’s
Grocery Story until she married her husband, Murray McKenzie. She was a wife, mother and caregiver for many years until she returned to work at Highland Fisheries, Glace Bay.

Pauline is survived by her only daughter Ralphalyn McKenzie (Keith Nemis). Grandsons Dylan Muise (Lindsy), Devon and Ryan Penney. She is also survived by her brother Ralph DeGiobbi (Andrea) and their children Ralph (Gail) Andrew (Kay) Debora (Marc) and Ian (Brittney),

Besides her parents, she is pre-deceased by her husband Murray, brother Alfred and sister Edith DeGiobbi
She lost her only son, Murray Jr. in a tragic accident in 1989 and a grandson in infancy Darren.

A service in her honor will be held on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022 at 11 a.m. in the MacLellan Brothers Funeral Home Chapel 3183
Plummer Ave. A reception is to follow at the Army, Navy, Air Force, Unit 217, New Waterford, all are welcome to attend.

A special thanks to the staff at New Waterford Heights. Thank you all for the love and support you all gave Mom.
Thank you to the Dialysis Unit at Cape Breton Regional Hospital for the many years spent with Mom and to EMS for the years of transport.



We sat beside your bedside,
Our hearts were crushed and sore;
We did our duty to the end,
"Til we could do no more.
In tears we watched you sinking,
We watched you fade away;
And though our hearts were breaking,
We knew you could not stay.
You left behind some aching hearts,
That loved you most sincere;
We never shall and never will,
Forget you, mother dear.