Jessie Elizabeth "Betty" (Ferguson) MacKay, formerly of Mt. William/Trenton, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow.

Born in Plainfield on May 24, 1932, Betty was a daughter of the late George and Victoria (Langille) Ferguson.

Betty attended Pictou Academy and graduated from Maritime Business School.  She was employed by Central Agencies Insurance, Truro, and Douglas Ross Insurance, Amherst and Wearwell Garments, Stellarton. She was an avid bowler (60 years), photographer, knitter, crocheter, crafter, seamstress, cake decorator, musician, old time dancer; but her family was, as she described, her "biggest love".

Betty is survived by her son, Ivon (Adele) and grandsons, Brett and Jace. She is also survived by brother-in law, Emerson Hale and sister-in-law, Joan Ferguson.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Sandy; brothers, Nugent (Jean), Ivon (Dorothy), Alonzo and sister, Peggy

There will be no visitation, and a private family graveside service will take place at Heatherdale Memorial Gardens at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Betty’s memory may be made to a charity of choice. Arrangements are under the direction of R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow.