Bonita "Bonnie" Gloria MacKenzie, nee Haggart, age 84 of New Glasgow, went to be with her Lord and Saviour June 8, 2026. Born in Sutherlands River on July 27, 1941, she was the daughter of James Garvin and Ruth (MacDonald) Haggart.
Mum is survived by her daughter, Cathrine Demetre, Ottawa; sons: Stephen (Anna) Demetre, Abercrombie; Paul (Lisa) Demetre, Trenton; and David Demetre, Trenton; step-daughters: Donna (Gordie) Gallant, Bedford; Heather (Rick) Mackenzie-Carey, Bridgewater; grandchildren: Zachary Harper, Luke, Dann, and Joel Demetre, Riley and Dylan Bennett, Keagon MacDonald, Nora Demetre, Matthew Gallant, Tyla Carey; great-grandchildren: Theo Demetre, Ella and Aubrey Gallant; sisters: Myra June Nicoli, New Hampshire; Evie Haggart, New Glasgow; brother-in-law, Alfred Irving; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents; her first husband, Peter Demetre; her second husband, Donald MacKenzie; brothers: James, William, Donald, and Harold Haggart; sister, Elizabeth Irving; and granddaughter, Hope Demetre.
Some of her fondest memories were growing up in a loving family on the Mountain Road. Family was very important to Mum, and anytime there was anyone who was sick or in need, she was there.
While raising her family, she worked alongside her husband, Peter, at their restaurant, The Cozy Corner. Mum was a multitalented person who excelled in painting, stained glass making, and ceramics. She was a very accomplished photographer, had her own business, Bonnie's Views Photography, which specialized in family and wedding photos. Mum also enjoyed gardening, and dancing, particularly clogging, round and square dancing.
Our family would like to thank her personal care workers, Brenda Scully and Janie Gordon for all they did for our mother. We would also like to extend our deepest appreciation to Doctor Corsten and the nursing staff at the Palliative Care Unit of the Aberdeen Hospital. We also want to express our gratitude to her neighbours who were fantastic to her.
Visitation will be at the R.H. Porter Funeral Home, 55 Almont Ave., New Glasgow on Thursday, June 11, 2026, from 6-9 pm. Mum’s funeral service will be at the R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow, Friday, June 12, 2026, at 2 pm, with interment at Murray’s Point Cemetery, Lower Barneys River.
A devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, her greatest joy was family. Her kindness touched everyone she met. Mum will be deeply missed and forever cherished.
Donations in her memory can be made to the IWK Children’s Hospital.