Sydney, NS
December 5, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we, the family of Kenneth Raymond MacDougall, announce his sudden passing on December 5, 2024, at the age of 66.
Kenny was born and grew up in the Shipyard area of Sydney, but was currently residing in Fort McMurray, AB, to be close to his children and grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, Ray and Edna (Farquhar) MacDougall.
Kenny was employed at Sydney Steel and later worked as a Heavy Equipment operator in Alberta. Since childhood, he was involved with race horses and was an active member of the Horse Men’s Association in Cape Breton. He enjoyed spending time at the track watching his horse’s race, as well as hanging around the barn catching up with his friends. Old Home Week was always a much-anticipated event to attend every year, as he looked forward to the time he would catch up with old friends and spend time doing what he loved.
Kenny was an outgoing, social person who loved spending time with his friends and family. Family was always an important part of Kenny’s life. He always said he was blessed to see his grandchildren born and in the recent years, spent ample time with them, watching them grow.
He is survived by his loving wife and partner of 43 years, Anne (Taylor) MacDougall, as well as his son, Keith (Jenny Sutherland) MacDougall and daughter, Janine (Rod) Morrison, along with his most cherished possessions, Sloane, Isla, Finlay (Keith and Jenny MacDougall) and Madelyn, Sophie (Janine and Rod Morrison). Kenny is also survived by his loving sister, Eleanor MacDougall (Al Wight).
Although he resided in Alberta, Cape Breton was always his home. He loved the beauty and everything that the island offered. Fall drives around the Cabot Trail with Anne were one of the things he always looked forward to. In the summer, he enjoyed taking in a round of golf with his son, Keith and the boys, and always looked forward to lobster season. Throughout the years, he enjoyed traveling (to anywhere warm) with his family, while cruises held some special memories.
As per Kenny’s wishes, we will not be conducting a visitation or funeral. However, a Celebration of Life will take place at a later date as determined by his family.
And when this is all over
We’ll knock on our friend’s doors
And go to every party
And say “I love you” more.
And when this is all over
Through bad, we will see the good
Because whenever we are together
We’ll appreciate it, as we should.
And when this is all over
And we are no longer in this pain
We’ll know to never take for granted
Those little things again.
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