Rev Fr Noel Francis MACKAY PE

02/12/1935 - 16/01/2022

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, 16th January 2022.

Son of Robert and Peggy (both deceased).

Brother of Valerie, Robin, Patrick and Lynette (all deceased). B

Brother in law to Vladimir (deceased) and Marianne.

Much loved Uncle to Paul (deceased), Justin and Peter and families (Blaha) and Alan, Caitlin, Mish, Michael and Bridie and families (Mackay).

Many cherished memories of our fabulous uncle, great uncle and great great uncle Noel who gave everything to his family and his beloved catholic church.

A man who made this world a much better place.

 

Ordained a priest at St Patrick's Cathedral, East Melbourne on 23 July 1961.

After serving as Assistant Priest at St Patrick's Cathedral, East Melbourne (1961) and the parishes of St Kilda West (1962), South Melbourne (1965) and Surrey Hills (1971), Fr Mackay was then appointed Administrator of St Kilda East (1973).

He was then appointed Parish Priest of the newly established parish of St Jude the Apostle, Scoresby (1974). Fr Mackay remained at Scoresby Parish until his retirement in 2015, whereupon he was appointed Pastor Emeritus.

He passed away on 16 January 2022 aged 86 years.

Fr Mackay will be remembered as a kind, gentle and dedicated pastor.

May he rest in peace.

Priests' Retirement Foundation

Caring for those who cared.

Obituaries, further details etc

Pontifical Requiem Mass for Repose of the Soul of Reverend Father Noel Francis Mackay PE, will be offered on Thursday, January 27th at 11am in St Jude's Catholic Church, 49 George St, Scoresby.

Followed by entombment in the Priests' Crypt, Melbourne General Cemetery.

Holy Rosary and a sharing of Memories will take place at St Jude's on Wednesday 26 January 2022 in the evening at 7.30pm.

Covid Rules Apply

The Mass, Rosary and Sharing of Memories will be Live Streamed.

Priests wishing to concelebrate, contact the Parish office [(03) 9763 7302]. Please bring white vestments.

If there is further information you need, please contact the Funeral Director.


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Funeral Details

11:00 am Thu 27 January 2022
St Judes Catholic Church 49 George St Scoresby VIC

William Matthews Funerals

Tel (03) 9739 6868

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