MINDEN, Maxine 'Mackie' - Matriarch of her family, died peacefully in her home on the morning of November 28, 2020. She was, to the day, 94 1/2 years old.
She now joins her beloveds, husband Harold, sister Shirley, and parents Marye and Al Ginsberg.
She will be missed by the many friends and family she loved and cared for, and most especially by daughters Karen (Harvey Schipper), Nancy (David Honsberger), and Marilyn (Marty Cutler).
She was adored by her grandchildren Kaleb, Michael, Jonathan, Rachel, Elyse, Asher, and Kaitlin, and great- grandchildren Ayden, Nora, Anya, Frankie, Sammy, Ethan, Morgan, and Piper.
Mackie lived her early years in Huntsville, part of the only Jewish family in the community. She met Harold, the love of her life, on the steps of the U of T library where they both studied.
Mackie loved children, and was an early school educator and youth leader. She dedicated herself to supporting new Canadians by introducing innovative early child education programs and teaching young mothers. Mackie expressed her creativity throughout her life.
The family is grateful for her extraordinary caregivers Florence, Joyce, and Arlene, Dr. Theman, and the dedicated staff at The Russell Hill Residence.
A Family graveside service was held on Sunday, November 29th.
Donations in her memory can be made to the Harold and Maxine Minden Musical Enrichment Fund, at the Baycrest Foundation.
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