Catherine A. MacKay died October 7, 2023 in Maryland, she was 101 years old. Born on May 12, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Anna I. Burger Miles. She is predeceased by her husband James M. MacKay, and her two brothers Frederick V. Miles and Richard W. Miles. She is survived by her two daughters, Mrs. Bonnie Caie (Robert), and Mrs. Kim Gropp (Geoff). Catherine has five surviving grandchildren—Jessica Caie Owen-Smith, David M. Caie, Benjamin J. Gropp, Stephen G. Gropp, Whitney M. Albright, and Heidi M. Gropp Ruiz (predeceased) (Edward). She also had seven great grandchildren Harmony Caie, Destiny Caie, Samantha L. Owen Smith, Cameron Albright, Catherine Albright, Carson Albright, and Carinne Albright.
Catherine MacKay was a graduate of Greenwich High School. She volunteered as a Nurses Aid at Greenwich Hospital during World War II. She was a communicant member of Christ Church, Greenwich CT, and a former member of the Altar Guild. She was also a member of the Greenwich Bible Study. Additionally, she was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, Venice FL, where she was a Stephen Minister. Over the years, she worked in commercial sales at Ruwe Pencil Company, and as an administrative assistant at United Parcel Service.
Catherine MacKay ministered to many people over the years, providing various forms of caregiving. She is mostly remembered for her love and devotion of family, and commonly referred to as “Nanny”. She will be sorely missed by many, but longed for her homecoming to her Savior Jesus Christ, where she is now resting and rejoicing in his presence.
A memorial service will be held in the Chapel at Christ Church Greenwich located at 254 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich, CT on Thursday October 19th, at 11:00am. A reception luncheon will follow.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Heidi Gropp Ruiz Foundation with Connecticut Children’s Hospital by following the link: https://give.connecticutchildrens.org/hgrfund
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.witzkefuneralhomes.com for the Mackay family.
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