David P. MacKenzie

David P. MacKenzie 71, passed away unexpectedly on Friday January 5, 2018 at the Springfield Hospital. He was born April 13, 1946 in Springfield, Vt. the son of Robert V. Sr. and Philippa (Parker) MacKenzie. He attended Springfield Schools, graduating from Springfield High School class of 1964. He later attended the University of Vermont for a short time before joining the United States Air Force.

He served in the United States Air Force for 4 years during the Vietnam Era in Inventory & Supply and was stationed in Turkey for over a year.

He was employed as a Machinist at Parks & Woolson’s and Fellows Gear Shaper in Springfield, as a Technical Writer at Bryant Grinder Co. in Springfield. He worked in Real Estate in the Burlington area in the 1970’s where he resided for several years, he operated a small newspaper in the Burlington area and was a Salesman for siding & roofing material in the Burlington area. He was later employed as an Index Manager with News Bank in Chester, Vt. for 16 years.

He enjoyed computers, writing and photography, photographing covered bridges in Vermont and surrounding areas. He sold many of his pictures for calendars over the years. He also enjoyed feeding the birds.

He is survived by one brother Robert V. MacKenzie Jr. and his wife Cheryl of Springfield as well as several cousins. He was predeceased by his parents.

Friends may call at the Davis Memorial Chapel on Friday evening January 12, 2018 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in his memory to the Springfield Humane Society 401 Skitchewaug Trail Springfield, Vermont 05156.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield, Vermont.

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