Dear Libby,
Sincere condolences to you and your family.   You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dave and Pat Ness 

Dear Libby,

I was so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. My heart and thoughts are with you. I remember the many fun times that we shared together long ago. Please give my sympathy to your family.

Love, Barbie

Sylvia, Libby & family --

Sincere condolences on the loss of your father/husband.  May the love and support of family & friends along with your fond memories sustain you in your grief.  With much love,  

Margaret Wood & Paul Childs

Had many a great conversation with Don in the clergy car going to and from the burial. He had practical wisdom and compassion at a time when people are most vulnerable. They don’t make them like him anymore.
Blessings for his life.
Rev. Tom Woods

Libby and family,

My most sincere sympathy for your loss. 
Don was indeed a very good, kind and compassionate person having known him personally and professionally.
Your family was always very special to us. Please know you are in my thoughts and in my heart through this very difficult time.

Rita 

My sincere condolences to Donnie's Family.
I was saddened to hear of Donnie's passing,
he was a great guy and a good friend whom 
 will be missed.

Ed Griswold




It was a pleasure working with Don at Snows for a little over 6 years (2013-2019). I was always amazed by his memory! Not only did he remember someone who passed 25 years ago, but he remembered the entire family and who they were married to and their kids. Don defined compassion and professionalism and he worked tirelessly for every family.  I will be forever grateful to have known him.
Sherri Gaudet

John was a great guy to work with over the years may you rest in peace 

When my husband died a number of years ago, Don MacKay looked after our funeral arrangement. I will always remember how kind and thoughtful he was to us. Please accept my sincere sympathy. He was a very good person as I am sure you well know. Rest in Peace.

My sincerest sympathies to Libby and the girls.  I have great memories of Don, Libby and girls when they visited Scotch Hill.
Loved playing with the "little girls". Hugs and prayers to all of you during this difficult time in your lives
Karen McInnes Baillie

We would like to convey our deepest condolences on Don's passing. It was always a pleasure seeing him around the Racquet club
Regards Janet & Francis Vosman

Heartfelt Condolences to Libby and the girls..
My buddy, he took me under his wing and taught me so much about the Industry..
The day you left this earth, I was shipping a human remains to the U.K. and thinking about you every step of the way...Rest easy My friend and best beer drinking buddy...Hugs Lib xo


Dear Libby and family, I was very saddened to hear of Dons recent passing. Although we did not see each other very often , I remember having some great laughs together . He was so very kind and compassionate towards me when my husband passed away. I will never forget…
My deepest sympathy. Sue McLeod

My condolences to Donnie’s family. We have been friends for many years and when my husband passed away he stood by me to help me out even though he was already retired. He will be missed. 
Darlene MacDonald. 

Libby & family,

Sending our sincere sympathies from afar.  I was very saddened to hear about the passing of Donald.  Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.  I have many fond memories of my visits to Nova Scotia and visiting with Aunt Ida, Uncle Gordon, you and Donald and family.  Hoping you all find some peace and comfort as you navigate through these difficult times.   



My deepest condolences  to family and friends. May he rest in peace.



I was saddened to learn of the recent passing of Don MacKay and would like to offer my heartfelt condolences to his family, many friends, and colleagues during this time of loss. Like his long-time friend and business-partner, the late John A. Snow, Don was a refined gentleman, a compassionate professional and an enthusiastic sportsman (he especially enjoyed a vigorous game of racquet ball when I knew him). Funeral arrangements, once entrusted to his care, were placed in competent and capable hands; the concerned strength which Don radiated greatly helping to comfort the bereaved in the days which followed.
It is interesting to note that Don's passing comes in the 100th anniversary year of the passing of John Snow Sr., who founded Snow & Co. in May of 1883. He died on Thursday March 15, 1923 age 77. Victor C. Ernst, Toronto.

Very sorry to hear of dons passing.
We have known each other for some 55 yrs. First on quinpool rd, then at ashburn. Always pleasant with a smile.
Sincerely, freddy voeltz

Don’s family:

My condolences on Don’s passing. He probably should have run for political office, he knew everyone and remembered their names. I met Don while on the police force and then he talked me into coming to work with dignity. This was an opportunity to really get to know Don. We shared many stories and had lots of laughs but always got the job done. Keep your happier and fond memories close to your hearts. Wherever he ends up, I’m sure John will be waiting for him with a refreshment.

Kind regards 
Charlie A. Verge

Dear Libby & Family.  We were so saddened to hear of Don’s passing.
Our thoughts go back many years, especially to the many special times you shared with Art & Glad.
We will always remember and appreciate Don’s caring and kindness to us in our most difficult times.
Our sincere condolences,
Paul & Nancy Llewellyn


I had the pleasure of working with Don when I was an apprentice with Snows Funeral Home. We enjoyed many conversations together, especially when driving from place to place. Don loved sharing his knowledge of the funeral profession as well as the City of Halifax with others. I particularly remember doing a committal service together and his encouraging comments he provided to me, which I remember to this day, now  being a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer.  His commitment to serving others will be remembered with gratitude. May he rest in peace and may his memory be a blessing. 

Dear Mrs. MacKay (Libby), Lesley, Laurie, Sylvia and your families, 

My deepest condolences on the loss of Mr. MacKay (I don’t think I called him anything but that in the 40-plus years of knowing your family). He was always interested in what was going on in our lives and he certainly gave comfort to many in the greater Halifax community over the years during times of loss. May he rest in peace. 

Love and hugs from Toronto, Signa 

I am sorry to hear of Don's passing. He was the funeral director on a great number of the funerals I presided at while rector of St. James Anglican, Armdale. He was consummately professional. In many cases he knew the families first hand. I found Don a really good person to work with. My condolences to his family, friends, and co-workers.  

To Libby and family; we are saddened to read of Don's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts at this difficult time.

To Libby and family… I was sorry to read about Don’s passing. I understand that he was in failing health but it’s never easy. You always shared with me how much you enjoyed my dad and that made me feel good. Take care of yourself. I’m thinking of you💜

Libby & Family;

My heartfelt sympathy on Don's passing. Don never forgot his good Pictou County roots & it was there we met many years ago & played many a game of golf together. Being a "leftie" as am I , he helped me correct my slice with new equipment & great advice. Over the years he became my patient at the Woodlawn Clinic , he was always most gracious with the office staff.......albeit he had a somewhat difficult time following " Doctor's Orders"!!!!! There was no more professional Funeral Director in the City.....an observation I saw many times over the years. I regret that I'll be out of the Province this coming week & so will be unable to attend his service. I'm sure you'll give him a good sendoff. Hugs to you Libby. May he rest in Peace.

Dear Libby and family:
I send you my sincere condolences because of the passing of your beloved Don.  I've known Don since I was in Grade nine at Halifax West High School.  I've also been a member of the Racquet Club for years, and was a member of Ashburn, so I saw a lot of Don in both Clubs.  Don was a great guy, and I'll never forget his kindness and compassion when he dealt with the deaths of my young husband, my mother, my father, my brother-in-law, my sister, my nephew, and so many of our mutual friends and families.  His kindness and respectful ways have comforted so many people in Halifax that there must be ringing of the bells in heaven for him.  He, truly, was a gentleman.  Bless you, Libby and your family.  He will be remembered by so many people, and will be missed by all of us.
Love and hugs,
Faye Mingo


Libby and family; so sorry to read of Don's death. He will certainly be greatly missed by all. Our deepest sympathies.
Munroe & Jane Fraser,  Pictou

Dear Libby, Leslie, Laurie, and Sylvia we are saddened reading about Donnie’s passing.  I remember the day you were all in Emergency with him on one of my shifts.  John and I always enjoyed running into Donnie and having a chat.  Our hearts go out to you at this sad time.  
The Delaneys, BC

Dear Libby" and family. Please accept my sincere condolances on Don's passing. I always enjoyed seeing don either at the racquet club for Sunday morning get togathers or at ashburn. Don was never lost for words and was alway willing to engague in conversation. He will be missed by the family and all of his friends who knew him. May the memory of a life well lived be of comfort for all. Rest in peace my friend. 
Sincerely, Laurie Jewers

Libby, I was so sorry to read about Don's passing.  I will be keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.  Take good care, Linda

Dear Libby: We are sorry to learn of Don’s recent passing and send along our sympathy and heartfelt condolences to you and all the family.
Sincerely,
Jack and Evelyn MacISAAC

Dear Libby, Leslie, Laurie and Sylvia, Megan and Charlie,
Words hardly express our feelings at Don’s death…the world is not turning as it did. 
Don was a unique guy and always ready to share a story of his time among friends. 
His business life was exemplary as he interacted with many, many Halifax families at their lowest points with respect and compassion. Our family included!
You are a true example of love, loyalty and kindness. How fortunate he was to have you all in his life, which he expressed in recents chats over these past months. 
Our heartfelt condolences are with you,
Sincerely with love,
Brian and Sandra

To : Libby and family
We are so very sorry for your loss.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you  all at this time of great sadness.  
Your neighbours
Rhonda and Steve 

Good memories of Don and the “Choir Boys” Sunday morning at Bayer’s Road Racket Club. You will be missed!

Dear Libby and family, I have know Don for it seems my life time and always enjoyed my chats with him, either at Ashburn, Snows or in the store. Always caring, humorous and fun, my deepest sympathies to all of you, sincerely Ross McNeil 

So sorry to hear this news. Don was a great guy. He will be missed. RIP

Very sorry to hear of Don's passing. We became friends thru our work, funeral director and a cop. We enjoyed many laughs together. I ended up being the supplier of his "beetle boots"  Sorry for your loss, a good guy.

So very sorry to hear of the passing of Don. He will be sadly missed by a lot of his good friends. Sadly it s that time in our life  where we continue to read the things we don't want to hear.
Are thoughts are with you all.
Bill and Sharon Duncan

We just read Donnie’s obituary with sadness and many fond memories. Our sincere condolences go out to Libby and his family. He was a friendly gentleman, and we are happy to have known him…Rest in Peace dear friend…Peter and Judy Astephen

Libby and family, so sorry to hear of Don's passing, many a fond memory. Please accept our condolences.
Don and Pam Lohnes

Dear Libby and family - We were so shocked to read Don's obituary.
Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.

Tamara and Paul McIvor

Elizabeth, I was saddened to learn of Don's passing. I have fond memories of living next door to Don on Edgehill Rd. in the 50's. I remember you from the house on the Bay Road that burned where you lived downstairs and we lived upstairs. Don was a good friend.

Don was such a kind, decent, and friendly man who had the gift of making all of those who spoke with him feel special. He was a solid supporter of the police and I will certainly miss being in his company.

Deepest condolences to Don's family. His was a life of service and he always made the grieving process a little easier to bear.  Thank you Don and Rest In Peace.

Dear Libby & family, 
  So sorry to hear of Don’s passing. So many good memories of days gone by. My deepest condolences on your loss . Carolyn Cochrane. 

I have so many fond memories from my childhood of our families together every Sunday. Don was a great friend and business partner to my dad over the years & I am grateful for that. He will be missed. Love, Nancy

OBITUARY

Donald Alexander MacKay

14 February, 1945 – 27 July, 2023

JA Snow Funeral Home

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