Cameron MacKenzie ’40

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After a brief illness, Cameron Mackenzie died Apr. 1, 2000, in Harbor Nursing Home in Hingham, Mass. He was 82.

Born in Providence, Mack attended Providence Country Day School and Lawrenceville. His department at Princeton was geology; his club, Tiger Inn; he played football and rugby.

From Sept. 1940 through June 1946, he was a member of the Army Field Artillery, attaining the rank of captain in the European theater. Later Mack became district manager for New England with the American Cyanamid Co.

The Princeton Alumni Assn. of New England enjoyed his vigorous support in the offices of president and board member. He also served as regional chair for AG, schools committee, and was an Alumni Council member.

He was an avid sportsman, enjoying hunting, fishing, and belonging to many sporting organizations, including Atlantic Salmon Assn., Trout Unlimited, Ducks Unlimited, Hingham Yacht Club, Cohasset Golf Club, and the National Wildlife Federation.

To his two sons, Bruce C. and John M.; his daughter, Heather M. Eck; and his five grandchildren, his classmates extend their sincere condolences.

The Class of 1940

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