Cowley (MacKenzie, MacKay), Pauline Edith, 96, of Antigonish, passed away on January 23, 2018 in the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home, Antigonish. 

Born November 14, 1921 in New Waterford, she was the youngest daughter of the late David J. and Jane (Price) MacKay.

Pauline grew up in New Waterford and in 1941 married John O. "Jack" MacKenzie. They moved to Sydney in 1952. Pauline loved to socialize, especially playing cards, and was active in I.O.D.E., Old Sydney Society and in later years was a member of the Sydney River Seniors Club. A number of years after her first husbands death she re-married to Capt. John Cowley.

She is survived by three daughters, Marilyn (George) Tellum, Antigonish; Sharon (Carmon) Stone, Halifax; and Heather (George)Kennedy, Greenwood, seven grandsons, Craig and David Tellum, Greg, Stephen, and Andrew Stone, Matthew and Christopher Kennedy; thirteen great grandchildren; three step children, Bob (Bev) Cowley, Fred (Karen) Cowley, and Ann (Harry) Elliot; sister-in-law Irene MacKay; and many nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by first husband Jack MacKenzie in 1970, second husband Capt. John Cowley in 1991; two step children John and Sheila; brothers, Dave, George, Richard, Teddy; sisters, Maggie, Lillie, Janet, Muriel. 

Cremation has taken place. Celebration of Life and interment will take place at a later date. 

Family would like to thank all the staff at the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home, especially the nurses, for their excellent care during the last six years of Pauline’s life, as well as Dr. Steeves and Dr. Hickey.

Arrangements under the direction of C. L. Curry Funeral Home, Antigonish. Online Condolences: www.clcurry.com