Mackenzie (Mac) Tilden

Died: January 15, 2012 | Place: Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall

Obituary

TILDEN, Mackenzie (Mac)
At Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall, on Sunday, January 15, 2012, Mackenzie (Mac) Tilden of Grand Bend in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Elva (Leitch) Tilden. Cremation with interment of cremated remains in Woodhull Cemetery. A celebration of Mac’s life will be held at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 245 King Edward Avenue, London on Saturday, March 10th. at 1:30 p.m. with Reverend Canon Marian Haggerty officiating, followed immediately by a masonic service under the auspices of Ashlar Lodge No. 610 A.F. & A.M. and Delaware Valley Lodge No. 358 A.F. & A.M. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London, ON, N6B 3H8 or charity of choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements, 519-433-5184)

25 Comments

  1. Glenn and Joan Johnson January 17, 2012 at 8:02 am

    Dear Elva , Mac will be remembered fondly by everyone who knew him and shall be missed. Our Condolences Glenn and Joan

  2. Barbara Lee January 17, 2012 at 3:55 pm

    So very sorry to read of the loss of your husband. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Sincerly, Barbara Lee (formerly with Psych Services) and children Teresa, Janet and Scott.

  3. Art & Phyllis Rake January 17, 2012 at 4:19 pm

    Elva We are sorry to hear of Mac’s passing. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Art & Phyllis Rake

  4. tom telfer January 17, 2012 at 4:36 pm

    Sorry for your loss Elva. You are in my prayers.
    I am sending a donation in Mac’s memory, to the Diabetes Association.

  5. Sydney Holody January 17, 2012 at 4:45 pm

    Dear Elva,
    When we spoke last month I sensed that Mac was finding this life to be very challenging. I hope you find comfort in the knowledge that he is now at peace. With sincere sympathy,
    Syd Holody

  6. Pat & Rick Roi January 17, 2012 at 7:33 pm

    Elva-Our condolences and thoughts are about you at this sad time.

  7. Mark & Cristin Donovan, Margaret Money January 17, 2012 at 9:19 pm

    So very sorry to hear of Mac’s passing. We will miss our winter’s together and his droll humor!

  8. Al and Pauline Penney January 18, 2012 at 11:22 am

    So Sorry to hear of Mac’s passing. He lived a wonderful life and it was a pleasure to have met him and Elva at Grand Cove 10 years ago. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Elva.
    See you in the Spring.

  9. Brenda Mulligan January 18, 2012 at 5:07 pm

    Dear Elva,
    My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I was saddened when I heard of Mac’s passing. Travel safe down south and I will see you in the spring.
    Respectfully,
    Brenda (currently still a resident in Norman Heights)

  10. June Ann Alexander January 18, 2012 at 6:27 pm

    There is Love that will live
    forever, and there are memories that will shine throughthe sorrow May memories
    be a comfort for you at this time.Deepest Sympathy June

  11. June Ann Alexander January 18, 2012 at 6:27 pm

    There is Love that will live
    forever, and there are memories that will shine throughthe sorrow May memories
    be a comfort for you at this time.Deepest Sympathy June

  12. Hank and Barbara Willis January 18, 2012 at 7:09 pm

    Our deepest thought are with you and those dear to you. I probably knew Mac longer than any other person and will miss him.
    Hank

  13. Bob and Eleanor Lucas January 18, 2012 at 7:59 pm

    Just want to let you know that we are thinking of you and will keep you in our prayers. We always smile when we remember Mac’s sense of humour. Hope that you will be comforted in knowing that you have a lot of friends thinking of you in your time of sorrow.

  14. Phil and Eileen Watson January 18, 2012 at 11:07 pm

    Dear Aunt Elva

    We are sorry to hear of Uncle Mac’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Deepest sympathies,

    Phil, Eileen and the girls

  15. Celia and Rod Silverson January 19, 2012 at 7:40 am

    Elva
    We were sorry to hear of Mac’s passing. Our thoughts are with you
    Celia and Rod

  16. Roger & Karen Garland January 19, 2012 at 9:10 am

    Our sincere condolences, Elva, on Mac’s passing…. We feel blessed to have been able to meet and know Mac and surely enjoyed visiting with him during our vacations in Florida. He was a special person and we will miss him. Long distance hugs to you, family and friends at this difficult time. Karen & Roger

  17. Terry Marshall January 19, 2012 at 9:44 am

    Sorry to hear of Mac’s passing. It was a pleasure to have met him At Doric lodge. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Elva.
    Terry Marshall Julie Duncombe Grand Cove

  18. Dr. Wilson Rodger January 19, 2012 at 1:18 pm

    To the Tilden gamily: I was saddened to hear of the death of a fine person. He was meticulous in his self care and innovative in the application of new advances in the care of his condition. He was always a strong supporter of the Canadian Diabetes Association here in London. He will be missed.-

    Sincerely,

    Wilson Rodger

  19. Anonymous January 19, 2012 at 8:43 pm

    Dear Elva,

    Our sympathy is sent to you. We are sorry to hear about Mac’s death. We will always remember the two of you sharing good times at Oceanside Villas in Cocoa Beach, Florida.

    You have spent many years together, you have traveled many places, and you have shared many happy times. We hope these pleasant memories will help you deal with his loss. Our thoughts are with you.

    Sincerely,

    Jack and Shirley Eckert

  20. Susan McGowan February 16, 2012 at 8:31 pm

    Elva,
    Be sure that I am here for you as both you and Mac were there for me when my parents passed. I can see Mac with Dad and Mom enjoying a drink and watching the sunset.
    With all of my love,
    Susan McGowan

  21. Sandra Nice February 18, 2012 at 5:14 pm

    Elva,
    I was so sorry to hear of Mac’s passing. I know how much the two of you cared for each other. I will miss him at the bingos. Sandy

  22. Joni and Dale Steele February 22, 2012 at 12:17 pm

    Elva,
    We will miss Mac. He was a very special person. So sorry we can’t be with you for the celebration of his life. Know that our thoughts will be with you.

  23. John & Carrie Parliament March 4, 2012 at 12:34 pm

    Dear Elva – We were so sorry to hear about Mac. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He will be missed!

    John and Carrie

  24. Norma McNamara March 4, 2012 at 5:41 pm

    Dear Elva,
    So sorry to hear of Mac’s passing. I fondly remember all the good times we had as classmates at Delaware Continuation School. I’m sorry I won’t be able to attend the memorial service as I am moving that same day. Please accept my deepest sympathy at this difficult time. Sincerely, Norma McNamara

  25. Wilson Rodger MD March 5, 2012 at 9:06 pm

    I have known Mac Tilden for many years as a patient and before that as a supporter of the local branch of the CDA. He never failed in his cheerfulness to impress me with his desire to innovate, to experiment with new ideas and techniques in his own care. This attitude led to great results in maintaining his own health, and I am sure that he discussed his ideas with others to their own benefit. We shall miss him. I extend my condolence to his family.

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