David Sterling Mackenzie

by **Diesel** Sun 23 Feb 2020, 2:10 pm

David Sterling Mackenzie

AUGUST 19, 1954 - FEBRUARY 19, 2020

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David Sterling Mackenzie died peacefully in Élisabeth Bruyère Hospital on February 19, 2020, in Ottawa, Ontario, at the age of 65.

David is survived by his children Jason, Jeffrey (Lisa), and Joey; siblings Gary, Ronald and Kevin, grandsons Keegan and Kayden, and his former spouse Diane Gareau. He is preceded in death by his parents Arnold and Eileen, and granddaughter Makayla Brideau.

David was born on August 19, 1954, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. A member of the Canadian Army Signals Corps and Canadian Army Reserve, he served Canadians in a career spanning forty years, including in Europe with NATO and UN Peacekeeping missions. David was a proud father and grandfather, “Poppa” to Avery, an avid angler and passionate about veterans issues, with a particular focus on PTSD.

David will lay in the Military Hall of Colours at the National Military Cemetery at Beechwood for a private family vigil. A funeral will be scheduled in the spring, timing to be announced. For those who wish, memorial contributions to Élisabeth Bruyère Hospital or the PTSD Association of Canada are appreciated. David’s family would like to thank the staff at Élisabeth Bruyère Hospital for their unwavering care and compassion.

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