Dear Helen and Family,

Robert and I were away when we heard about Jim and we give our sincere condolences to you and your family at this sad time.

Robert (Bob) and Anne Ferrier

Dear Helen and Family,

As I was driving to Banff the afternoon of the 27th (my birthday) I came over the hill just west of the Bragg Creek turnoff on Highway # 1 and looked to that stunning southwest view and thought of the many pleasant Christmases our family had spent at the KC. I thought of the Mackies and of the close knit family they were, led by two of the nicest, kindest people I ever met. My heartfelt condolences to you all. Jim was a great man in many ways.

Bill Quigley

Our conddolences to Helen and family on the death of Jim. We spent many delightful hours at the BKC and he will be missed.

Dear Anne,

Thinking of you and your family – may you find comfort in your memories and strength in each other’s love.

Marlene, Dan and family

Helen,

We are thinking of you and your family at this time of your great loss. Jim was always welcoming and kind to us (as you also), and his mentorship is something I appreciated.

Jim was a special person, including his ability to balance his professional and personal life better than many of us.

We know his passing will leave a large gap in your family. We hope you can draw strength from each other and your friends at this time.

We extend our deepest condolences,

Peter and Ildiko

Jamie,

Shari and I were saddened to learn of your father’s passing last week.

I met your father a few times over the years (as far back as the mid-sixties, when you and I were working together on our science fair project). I was always struck by your father’s energy and passion for life.

Our hearts go out to you and your family. Shari and I extend our deepest condolences to you & Brenda, your mother Helen and the rest of the Mackie family.

David Fulton and Shari Wright

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Jim was a good man whom I greatly admired. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Dear Aunt Helen,

We will be thinking of you today, I didn’t realize til I read the obit that Uncle Jim was born on my sister Karen’s birthday. We will be in Calgary in May for a friend’s wedding I hope to connect then. We will be at Nora’s New Year’s Eve with Noelle and Ricardo. I know you’ll keep your memories and family close. Praying for you and yours –Suzanne (Patty & Frank’s youngest daughter)

Helen and family – my thoughts and prayers are with you. I have very fond memories of Jim at dancing and at your lovely house, and I know he will be greatly missed.

Dear Helen and family, please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of Jim.

He will be sadly missed.

Ed and Heather

Jamie, Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your father. He was a very fine man and I appreciated knowing him.

Sincerely,

Roy Smith

Jim will be well remembered for his generosity to his community of time and money. His friendship will be cherished always.

Don and Barb

DEAR HELEN, AND FAMILY;

MARY BETH AND I WOULD HAVE LIKED TO BE THERE WITH YOU TODAY, BUT WE ARE BOTH HERE IN CANMORE AND STUCK WITH WORK.

JIM WAS ONE OF MY VERY FAVOURITE PEOPLE, AND A WONDERFUL “GENTLE MAN” IN THE TRUE SENSE, HIS LOVE OF THINGS SCOTTISH, ART, MOUNTAINS WAS ALWAYS INSPIRING. I WILL REMEMBER HIM AS HE WAS SHARP, THOUGHTFUL AND QUIETLY KNOWING.

AND TO YOU HELEN, MARY BETH SENDS HER SPECIAL WISHES, YOU ARE A WONDERFUL ARTIST, MOTHER AND PERSON, JIM WOULD BE SO PROUD OF THE WAY YOU “LET HIM GO” FINALLY. MAY PEACE BE WITH YOU AND ALL OF YOUR LARGE FAMILY. (A TRUE TESTAMENT IN ITSELF!)

ALL OUR VERY BEST AND CONDOLENCES TO ALL.

DOUGLAS MACLEAN AND MARY BETH LAVIOLETTE.

Dear Mrs Mackie,

I was saddened to read of James’ death in the Herald this morning. He will be very sadly missed by everyone who knew him. My deepest sympathy to you, please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Janet Castonguay

Thinking of you Helen . Jim was a great dancer. And always had a friendly hello and time to chat with everyone.

Dear Helen, Jamie and Family,

Our deepest condolences to all the family for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.

Calgary has lost a great citizen. Our deepest sympathy Helen to you and your family.

Bobbie and John Currie

I was saddened to learn of the passing of Jim Mackie. My connection with Jim was as part of a team that Jim initiated and spearheaded for the dedication of Stephen Avenue as a National Historic District. This was concluded with a ceremony celebrating this and a monument on Stephen Avenue describing the designation. Unfortunately, at the ceremony Jim was not properly recognized for his role which was very disappointing. However, he will always be remembered by the key members of this group for his wonderful work in achieving this goal.

David L. Neill

Our deepest sympathies are extended to Helen and family. Our memories of Jim go back many years with Rachel working at Howard Mackie, to Scottish Country Dancing and lastly The Calgary Burns Club. In life he was the kindest, caring man and he will be sadly missed.

I was deeply saddened to learn of Jim’s passing. He was such a kind and loving and supportive friend to my parents, John and Kathleen Snow, and his frequent visits to their home, with Helen, were cherished. His warmth and quiet gladness in everything around him touched many.

Dear Helen,

It is with sadness that I read of Jim’s passing. He was truly a great man. I always enjoyed conversations with him and the kindness you both showed me after Sam passed away will never be forgotten. Unfortunately due to a longstanding commitment, I will be unable to attend his Funeral Service but you and your family will be in my thoughts.

Sincerely,

Joanne Murphy

Dear Helen and Family;

We’re saddened to learn of Jim’s passing. He had such a wonderful career and contributed so much over the years to Society. We have fond memories of our river adventures and the Japanese vacation . Again our sincerest condolences to you and your wonderful Family.

With all our LOVE from the Tye’s

message sent from Arizona

You have my sincere condolences

Jim was a good guy who was respected and loved by all who met him. I knew him at Christ Church as a fellow member of vestry.

Please pass on my sympathies and condolences to the family.

David Stauft

To Helen:

I was sorry to read in the Hearld that Jim has passed away. I know you had a wonderful life together and I’m sure you will cherish the many adventures, especially the trips to Mount Assiniboine. Hope to see you in the New Year.

With sincere sympathy,

Jean

Dear Anne and family,

We were so saddened to learn of your father’s death. We are thinking of you and sending you our heartfelt sympathy. Even though your father has been ill for some time, this is the hardest time for everyone in your family and friends.

Our love and support is with you at any time through this. May the Lord give you and your family courage, strength, and peace to keep you going through this tough time.

In sorrow and with love and peace

Our deepest sympathy to Helen and the entire Mackie family.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you experience such a great loss.

Lou & Phyllis Lorincz

Both Linda and I send our Deepest Condolences to all of the Family and extended Family for Your Loss

Love to all the Mackies from your Sanders cousins. Uncle Jim was wonderful and we will treasure the memories of his humour and hospitality. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

To Helen Mackie and Family,

Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with you. You have lost a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. Jim was a true gentleman and we appreciate and treasure all the memories of the Bridge Club and Glencoe events. He contributed so much to the community, making it, and Calgary, all better places because of his interest and dedication.

May God watch over all his loved ones.

With appreciation for having him as a friend and neighbour all these many years.

Art and Viv Meyer

We remember Jim very fondly and wish to extend our deepest sympathy to all the family. He was a wonderful man and will be sadly missed. Shirley and Les Warden and family

So long Jim,

It was a privilege and a pleasure to know you.

Sincere condolences and best regards to Helen and family.

Yours aye, Allan