Our Heritage

OUR HERITAGE

The Mackey Funeral Home is proud of its longstanding relationship with families in Lindsay, Ontario and surrounding communities. It is independently owned and operated by a third generation of caring Mackey family. The 'Mackey' quality of care is renowned throughout this region. The funeral home was founded by Mr. John Anderson in 1859. John Anderson Furniture and Funeral Supply located on Kent Street West in Lindsay, provided a selection of quality furniture and funeral services. James S. Mackey apprenticed with John Anderson and became a co-owner in 1919 of the Furniture and Funeral Supply business. Recognizing the value of a funeral service, James built the only Funeral Chapel in the Town of Lindsay. This chapel remains the only Funeral Chapel designated for funeral care in the now City of Kawartha Lakes. James' commitment to the community didn't end with funerals, his was involved throughout his lifetime fostering the friendships he had made in Lindsay and the surrounding area. 

After the death of James S. in 1950, his sons Linden J., Gordon and James E. continued the traditions established by their father. Although Linden J. retired in the 1970's, he was active in the business until the time of his death in 1987. In 1986 James G., as his grandfather did, returned to Lindsay to complete his apprenticeship and subsequently graduated in 1987 and remained as an employee. James E. and Gordon, together with James G. and Linden S. continued with the support of additional staff until the time of James E.'s retirement in 1989. During 1989 Gordon's sons Linden S. and James G. became partners with their father.

Linden J. Mackey
2nd Generation Owner
1918 ~ 1987

  

Gordon T. Mackey
2nd Generation Owner
1925 ~ 2003

 
Following Gordon's death in 2003, and his son James G.'s retirement in 2005, Linden continues providing quality funeral care with his professional group of staff members.

Mackey Funeral Home's heritage is a source of pride for the Mackey family and staff alike. While funeral care has changed considerably over its history, the Mackey Funeral Home is committed to providing funeral arrangements within everyone's means and expectations. 

James E. Mackey
2nd Generation Owner
Retired 1989

James G. Mackey 3rd Generation Retired 2005

Linden "Lindy" Mackey Owner 3rd Generation