MacKay, Dixie Lynn - Age 68, Truro, NS. It is with heavy hearts that we, the family of Dixie Lynn MacKay, announce her passing on Sunday, August 9th, 2020 in the QEII – Infirmary, Halifax, NS. Dixie was a daughter of the late Frank Borden Sr. and Venita “Sandy” O’Shea. She was preceded in death by her brother, Frank Borden Jr.; sister, Penny Buchanan and her nephew, Michael Smith. Dixie is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Emmons MacKay, and her two children, Ozzie (Shona O’Brien) and Tammy. She is also survived by her sister, Janice Cavanaugh (Ralph) in British Columbia; brothers-in-law, Wayne MacKay (Gloria), Ross MacKay (Debbie) and Glenn MacKay (Tammy); close family friends, Rhea Chase and her son, Bailey Merner and her nieces and nephews. In her wonderful years of life, Dixie worked alongside her darling husband, Emmons, with the racehorses in harness racing with the family owned, MacKay Stable. Dixie loved horses and she truly loved the horse racing community and its people. Emmons has lost the love of his life and he will always hold the loving memories close to his heart. Dixie loved to see Emmons and Tammy in the winners’ circle and would be the first one out there to get her picture taken - with her purse in one hand and race program in the other. It’s easy to say that Dixie touched a lot of lives in the Maritime Harness Racing Industry and she will be dearly missed. Dixie also took great pride in her loving son, Ozzie and his accomplishments in business and in life. Dixie was always there for her family and friends. Dixie was a provider and a proud supporter to many. Dixie had an infectious smile and a compassionate spirit. She worked for Elections Canada and with several Liberal Parties over the years. Dixie also took great pride in taking care of numerous children in her younger years. Her true passion though was people; she loved them all, she made people feel welcome, she talked to everyone she met along the way and she deeply cared for both the younger and older generations. Dixie’s life also centered around preparing countless meals for family, friends, company, horse people, horsemen’s banquets and horse sales. Dixie was a true giver her whole life never expecting anything in return. She had a lot of friends who touched her precious life. Dixie was considered a charm, a community champion, a true treasure and a respectable, fine-looking lady. Dixie will forever be remembered by Emmons, Ozzie, Tammy and her family and friends for her loving, kind and genuine heart. We will miss you forever Mom and you will always be in our memories, sadly gone but never forgotten. At this time the family would like to sincerely thank the ICU Nurses and Doctors at the Colchester East Hants Health Centre in Truro and the QEII – Infirmary ICU Department in Halifax. Special thanks to the VON Care Workers, family and friends. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro, NS. There will be a Graveside Service on Monday, August 17th, 2020 at 10:00am in Bible Hill Cemetery, 41 Warren Dr., Bible Hill where all friends and family are welcome to attend. A Celebration of Life will also take place on Monday, August 17th, 2020 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm in The Truro Horsemen’s Club, 288 Main St., Bible Hill where all are welcome to attend. If so desired, donations in Dixie’s memory may be made to the Colchester East Hants Health Centre in Truro, NS.