Magdalena MacKay, 90, resident of The Briarlea in Moncton and formerly of St. Andrews, N.B., Montreal, Que., Toronto, Ont., and Moncton, N.B., passed away peacefully at The Moncton Hospital on Wednesday January 12, 2022.  Born in Winterthur, Switzerland, she was the daughter of the late Josef Holbein and Magdalena Kägi-Florin.

She is survived by two daughters: Heidi MacKay and Ann MacKay (John Drummond); five grandchildren:  Trevor, Tyler, Kristen, Lana and Nicole; one sister, Gertrude Holbein; and five nieces and nephews: Pierre Crot (Florence), Christine Trolliet (Andres), Urs Holbein (Wendy), Marc Holbein (Susanne), and Rolff Holbein (Valérie).

She was predeceased by her husband, Ian MacKay; and one brother, Emil Holbein.

In accordance to her wishes, there will be no visitation and no funeral service. Private Celebrations of Life may be organized in a few months.  Current arrangements are in the professional care of Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, Moncton (506-858-1900).

Words of comfort may be made at www.frenettefuneralhome.com