MACKAY, Robin Douglas
1949 - 2023
Robin Douglas MacKay
March 19, 1949 – February, 12, 2023
Robin passed away at the Queensway Carleton Hospital after a rapid decline caused by Parkinson’s disease. Robin was a loving and devoted husband and son, and a proud father and grandfather. He is predeceased by his parents Thomas MacKay and Myrtle MacKay, and his son Ian MacKay. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 49 years Canon Rhondda MacKay, his sons Tim, David and Blake MacKay, daughters-in-law Yi-Ching Chen and Rachel Grasham, his grandchildren Kayla, Jane, Jaren, Tala and Owen MacKay in whom he took great delight, his cousins, extended family and many friends.
He was thoughtful, compassionate and generous. Robin infused everything he did with enthusiasm, positivity and hope for the future.
Robin was a graduate of Trent University and Queen’s University Law School. He practiced law in Ottawa from 1978 to December, 2022 providing care and counsel to many in his community. With expertise in co-operative housing, he supported many non-profit and community housing projects.
An active member of the Anglican Church, Robin was a constant and dedicated support to Rhondda in her ministry in various parishes and served as Chancellor for the Diocese of Ottawa.
Robin enjoyed theatre, movies, swimming and his writing group. An avid reader he took great pleasure in introducing favourite books to the children in his life. He had a marvellous, sometimes mischievous, sense of humour and enjoyed entertaining family and friends. He enjoyed walks with Rhondda in their woodlots where he harvested maple sap and kept bees.
Visitation will be held on Friday, February 17, 2023, 2:00-4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 at Julian of Norwich Anglican Church, 7 Rossland Ave., Ottawa, with the celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 1:30 PM, at the church. Masks required.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa, Community of Ministries at: www.Ottawa.Anglican.ca; or the Primates World Relief and Development Fund at: pwrdf.org
A link to the livestream can be found on Saturday at https://julianofnorwichottawa.ca/online-worship/