01/08/2026
It is with deep sadness that we learned of the recent passing of Glenna MacKenzie, former Chair of Carefor’s Board of Directors, and an Honorary Life Member since November 2021.
Glenna’s commitment to Carefor and the communities we serve spanned decades. She first joined the VON Board of Directors in 1987, a role that marked the beginning of her extraordinary journey with Carefor.
Her leadership and vision shaped much of what Carefor is today and her contributions to the organization and the broader community are far too numerous to count.
Glenna championed every Carefor endeavour with passion and generosity—her most recent donation to the “Care for Seniors with Melanie” campaign coming just weeks ago.
Her dedication to our mission, vision, and values is woven into the very fabric of Carefor. Her legacy will live on through all we do and through her son, John MacKenzie, who serves as our current Board Chair and her granddaughter Kyra Swift who is a community member on Carefor's Finance and Risk Management committee..
The loss of Glenna will be felt profoundly by the Carefor family and throughout the Ottawa Valley. Our thoughts are with John, Kyra, and the MacKenzie family at this difficult time.
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