WE regret to announce this month the sudden death of Mr. Alexander M’Kenzie, elder, Lochcarron, which took place at Inverness early on Tuesday morning, the 27th January. Mr. M’Kenzie came to the Inverness Communion in his usual health, and was quite well until late on Monday night. He complained of pain in his head to his bed companion when it was approaching twelve p.m., and before one a.m. he passed away. Apoplexy was the cause of his death. This very sudden removal caused deep sorrow to all who were present, and will cause sorrow to all who knew him. It is a loud call to all to watch and pray, for we know not at what hour the call may come.
Alexander M’Kenzie was truly a pious man. We were told that he became serious about his soul’s salvation when he was a little boy. He showed steadfastness and consistency toward the Word of God and the Confession of Faith all through his life. We firmly believe that to die was gain to him. He will be very much missed by the Free Presbyterian Church, but more especially by the congregation of Lochcarron, to whom we extend our sympathy.
His remains were buried in Lochcarron Churchyard on Wednesday, the 28th January. His sister, Mrs. Macrae, Kyle of Lochalsh, came to attend his funeral. She was in her usual health that day; but on the Thursday morning she died suddenly at Jeantown, Lochcarron. May the Lord sanctify these painful bereavements to the rest of the family, with whom we have real sympathy.