Passed peacefully with family by his side on Friday December 13, 2024 at Georgian Bay General Hospital in Midland in his 86th year.
Mac, loving husband to Diane, will be sadly missed by his children Robert and Andrew (Jennifer), by his grandchildren Seth, Luke, and Lily, by his siblings Susan Tickner and Maxwell (Hillary) both of England, by his Step Daughter Michelle Green, step son Rory Green (predeceased) daughter in law Monique Green, step grandchildren Brenden and Sadie, cousins Carole and Ian, and by his dear friends Sue Cook, Tom Davidson, and Don and Sharon Penrose.
Mac was a teacher at Midland Secondary School for over 32 years, was very active in the Huronia Players and Midland Sailing Club, attended St. Paul’s United Church and he enjoyed flying with the gliding club. He flew his own plane, a Cessna, and flew his family to Disney World. In 1987 Mac sailed his boat “Shelter” from Portugal to Barbados across the Atlantic, and sailed many years with his wife Diane on the Great Lakes. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be announced in the spring.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society and will be received by Carson Funeral Home – J.H. Lynn Chapel (705) 526-6551.
Online condolences and memories may left at www.carsonfuneralhomes.com
Thoughts on Mac by his dear friend Ian:
Hi Diane,
It was with great sadness that we heard the news of Mac’s passing. I had been in touch with Margaret Hamilton who had visited him and conveyed to me Mac’s frustration and at times distress with his Alzheimer’s situation. So I suppose in many ways it was a welcome blessing for him to escape the insidious effects of Alzheimer’s.
I personally remember Mac as a kind, thoughtful and generous man. I was also fortunate to be in one of his history classes in Grade 12 in high school. He was passionate about teaching and tried to convey his enthusiasm to a not always appreciative group of restless teenagers.
Mac was very supportive of my mother too for many years and also gave away my sister Barbara at her wedding.
Elizabeth and I experienced another generous aspect of Mac when visiting Canada Mac thrilled a young Christopher by allowing him to steer his boat!
Mac will be missed by his many friends and relatives as a generous father, friend, teacher and committed member of local drama and community groups.
We were privileged to know him and our thoughts go out to you Diane at this difficult time.
Kind regards and condolences,
Ian, Elizabeth & Christopher
