Rushden Argus, 20th July 1917, transcribed by Kay Collins
Death of Dr. Mackenzie
Dr. Mackenzie, who recently resigned the position of medical officer of health for the Raunds Urban District Council, passed away at his residence, Aberlour House, House, Raunds, just before midnight on Thursday. The deceased, who was 67 years of age, had been suffering for the past two years from an internal complaint.
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The late Dr. Mackenzie, taken some years ago, in front of Aberlour House, Raunds.
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Dr. Mackenzie was L.R.C.P.S. of Edinburgh and L.R.S.P.S. of Glasgow. He went to Raunds 39 years ago as assistant to the late Dr. J. Crew, of Higham Ferrers.
After a stay of 5½ years, he went to Ceylon, where he resided for 3½ years. Then, at the request of the Friendly Societies of the town, he returned to Raunds, and established a practice of his own, which he kept up till quite recently. He was medical officer of health to the Raunds Urban Council, terminating both these appointments on June 30th last. In the early days of his practice he was assited by Dr. Ramsey, who, it will be remembered, contracted blood poisoning whilst attending a case. Dr. Mackenzie then conducted his practice alone till two years ago, when he was joined by Dr. McGuiness.
He was popular with all classes, and will be mourned by a wide circle. In the early days of the war he took a keen and practical part in the provision of cigarettes and other practical part in the provision of cigarettes and other comforts for the soldiers. He was never married, his sister residing with him as housekeeper, and with her deep sympathy will be felt.
The funeral took place on Monday afternoon, his mortal remains being the first to be laid to rest (and by his dying request) in the new Raunds cemetery.
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