Robert Duncan Mackenzie

Remsen - Duncan MacKenzie passed away on July 29, 2016 at St. Lukes Home, New Hartford, following a short illness. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA, to Floyd and Vivian MacKenzie. Duncan graduated from Mt. Lebanon High School in 1953, going on to complete a year at a community college. He was in the U.S. Army from 1954 until 1956, stationed in Germany. While in the service he was proud to be the star pitcher of the U.S. Army baseball team. In 1971, Duncan married Roseanne Betlejeski, a union that lasted 27 years until her death in 1998. He worked in sales until his retirement when Duncan and Roseanne owned and operated the International Deli and Bakery in Galax, VA, on the Blue Ridge Parkway. In 2006, Duncan married Bonnie Kersey Corzilius, a 10-year union. Duncan loved golf having learned the game at a young age and was an excellent golfer. He was a hunter and enjoyed taking his dog Fritzy on hunts for fowl. Like many a Scotsman he delighted in an occasional bourbon and cigar in front of a fire. Duncan was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Boonville, serving as an elder as well as volunteering for church activities. Duncan was predeceased by one daughter, Laurel, as well as his brother David. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, Aug. 12, at 1:00 pm at the First Presbyterian Church of Boonville, with Rev. George Whitton officiating. Following the services all are invited to join his family for a reception in the church hall. Arrangements are entrusted to Trainor Funeral Home, 143 Schuyler Street, Boonville, NY 13309. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Central New York, 441 Kirkpatrick St. Syracuse, NY 13204-1361, or online at www.alz.org.