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Mackenzie Alba Newsome, a.k.a. Mac, Age 4, passed away on Tuesday night at home with her family. After over a year-long courageous battle with cancer, Mac went on to rest in the arms of The Lord. She was a beautiful, gentle and brave soul who truly loved life. She enjoyed Disney Princesses and spending time with her family. Mackenzie attended Mill Ridge Primary School as a mentor with their pre-school program before her illness. Mackenzie is the daughter of Michael and Melissa (Lahoud) Newsome.
Besides her parents, she is survived by her little brother Jacob, her maternal grandparents, David and Nancy Lahoud, her paternal grandparents, Levi "Skip" and Mary Ann Newsome, her maternal great grandmother Roberta Lahoud Eglington and several aunts, uncles and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10am at St. Joseph Church, Danbury. Burial will be in St. Peter Cemetery, Danbury at the convenience of the family. Friends will be received on Friday from 4pm –8pm at the Green Funeral Home, 57 Main St., Danbury. In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted to The Mackenzie Newsome Scholarship Fund, a scholarship that financially will aide high school students whom major in biology, c/ o Danbury High School, 43 Clapboard Ridge Rd., Danbury, CT 06811. Mac's favorite color was pink and it is requested that all attending her funeral wear an item in pink in her memory. Mackenzie will be loved and missed, always.
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March 1, 2024
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Dr. Cronin
God Bless this young girl with our Love and prayers
April 4, 2013
Gail DeLucia
Their is no greater loss than that of a child. May God send his divine love and comfort to your family in this time of great sorrow. Be assured that Mackenzie has taken her place amoung a choir of angels and you will be together again one day.
March 13, 2013
Kathi and Bill Hlavac
To the Newsome Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Heaven has a special angel now to watch over all of you.
Kathi and Bill Hlavac
March 11, 2013
Karen Casso
Mackenzie was so special. Keep your hearts open and she will let you know that she is alright.
March 11, 2013
Tom and Shelley Betsy
Our prayers are with you. God Bless you,your whole family, and Mackenzie.
March 11, 2013
Alice and Bob Ronzo and Family
Our hearts go out to the entire Newsome family with deepest sympathy. Precious Angel Mackenzie, may you rest in peace.
March 11, 2013
Crystal John DeMey
My deepest sympathy for you... My heart and prayers are with you.. Love of love Crystal and Ryan DeMey
March 11, 2013
Donna Montesi
There are no words - My prayers will continue to be with all of Mac's family.
March 10, 2013
Joyce & Gary Kayser
Your families are in our prayers. May you find comfort in your memories.
March 9, 2013
Marcia Neves
To the Newsome & Lahoud families, my deepest condolences on your incredible loss. M.Neves
March 9, 2013
joe & sue stavola
newsome family,our hearts and thoughts are with you.
March 9, 2013
Mackenzie Newsome
March 9, 2013
Mark and Allison Holick
We want to send you and your entire family our deepest sympathy. Peace be with you .Your loss can only be comforted by God's love.
Mark and Allison Holick
March 9, 2013
Nora & Jim Marrinan
Our thoughts and love are with your family as you lay your beautiful princess to eternal rest. Peace and love to you all.
March 9, 2013
Carmen Vendinha
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mac had a short life on ths earth but she brought together a community together. She will forever be a beautiful princess.
March 9, 2013
The DeLuca Family
Mackenzie's light has changed our lives. Although we never met her, we prayed nightly for her and her family. Our prayers will continue in celebration for the life and gift of this beautiful little girl.
March 9, 2013
Michelle
She is pain free now and most definitely an angel and a princess for eternity. So very sorry for your loss...
March 9, 2013
Irene , Pete & Brian Lawrenia
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Melissa thank you for sharing Mac with us, she is a beautiful angel.God Bless her and your family. Rest in peace sweet Mac.
March 9, 2013
Tim,Dana&Sarah Gore
Our prayers are with you
March 9, 2013
Marcia Pesantez Family
Our thoughts and prays are with you and your family during this difficult time.
March 8, 2013
Barbara Salvatore
I'm sorry I could not get to Danbury to be there in person to offer condolences. I am thinking of Mackenzie and your entire Family. with Love- Barbara and Family
March 8, 2013
Ryan, Nicole & Luke DeRubertis
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Newsome family. Although we never met Mackenzie, we can tell she had a beautiful soul and was a true princess. Rest in peace, sweet girl.
March 8, 2013
Crystal Russo Katkocin
So So Sorry for your loss. May your little girl rest in peace. God bless you all and may He provide comfort to your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
March 8, 2013
Dan churchill
Every picture I see of Mackenzie brings a smile to my face! Thank you for sharing her with us! My thoughts and prayers are with you!
March 8, 2013
Winifred Brickmeier
Here is a double haiku written as a memory for MacKenzie Newsome.
She is an angel
hugging our Newtown angels,
but she is not gone.
She is in the hearts
of everyone who knew her.
A time traveler.
Written by Winifred Brickmeier
A gift will be given by our family to the Scotty Fund in memory of MacKenzie Newsome. The Scotty Fund was created for Scotty who lost his life to cancer at age 3.
March 8, 2013
you are an angel....love ox
March 8, 2013
Rosemarie Kakos
Rest In Peace Sweet Mackenzie, No more Pain for You. May God Bless Mommy and Daddy and Jake and Your Beautiful Families everyday. Please accept our Sincere Sympathy to you All. Love, Rosemarie and Jack
March 8, 2013
The Fast Family
Our deepest sympathy to all. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Mackenzie touched the hearts of many here in Wisconsin. So many were keeping her in their prayers. Sending much love.
March 8, 2013
Seidl
March 8, 2013
Mackenzie has brought so much to the lives of people who didn't even know her. She was so blessed to have the family she has, There are so many children that will never know that kind of love. So hold your heads high and smile. And be proud. You are the best.
Love Ed & Jan (Rotella) Seidl
March 8, 2013
Jen Bigham
My sincere sympathy on the loss of your beautiful Mackenzie. Thank you for sharing her difficult journey with us. Her strength, courage and sweet smile through such adversity has been such an inspiraton to so many including myself. Continued thoughts and prayers to all of you.
March 8, 2013
The Larkin and Stewart Families
To Melissa, Mike, and family, Our hearts are pained and saddened by the loss of such a precious child. We know that the pain and loss that you are all feeling right now, is unbearable. Hold on tight to your loved ones and take comfort in each others arms and tears. The beautiful memories that you've made with your little princess will never fade. Mackenzie has flown to heaven and watches over those who love her. May Jake remember his big sister's beauty, character, and strength. Mackenzie will always remain in our hearts.
March 8, 2013
May peace of the Lord be with your family.
Tracy Toth
March 8, 2013
DEMici family
God bless Mackenzie
March 8, 2013
Rick, Shannon, William and Richard Turner
May the peace that comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead. May Mac, now a beautiful angel rest in peace.
March 8, 2013
Marian Trattner
To Melissa, Michael, the Newsome/Lahoud Families, and all those who knew and love Mac, I'm so incredibly sorry for your loss. Sending you all my prayers and warm thoughts during this difficult time.
March 8, 2013
Pat & Mike Seri
We express our deepest sympathy to you and your family. May it comfort you to know that she is in heaven with God, and that he walks beside you and your family everyday. We will continue to pray for you and your family.
March 8, 2013
Pat & Mike Seri
Pat and mike seri express there deepest sympathy to u and your family. Peace be with all of you.at this time.take comfort in knowing she is with God in heaven and he is walking beside all of you.
March 8, 2013
Delynn (Beardsley)Lidstone
I may not have known Mac personally but I could tell the bravery and courage the whole family had during the challenges you were facing. She was taken much too soon but will be remembered in our hearts for a long time, She was truely an inspiration.
March 8, 2013
Emily, Ashley Lane
Melissa I'm so sorry about mac Ashley and I will always be here for you. God bless you and your family. Mackenzie was gorgeous and she is always with you>
March 8, 2013
Stacy Slater
God Bless. All my love...
March 8, 2013
Stacy (Slater) Butler
God Blessed the Newsome/Lahoud families, as well as this whole Earth, with such an amazing ANGEL. Mack was asked back to the Heavens to continue her journey as the beautiful angel that she is. She is LOVED FOREVER by the world, and beyond. I pray for peace and comfort and a lifetime of smiling memories unto the families, especially Melissa, Michael, and Jacob. May God now Bless you all with assurrance that your little angel is in His hands. All my love...
March 8, 2013
Shelby Burnett
Melissa and Nancy, and certainly Mike, Jake and the entire Newsome and Lahoud family...my deepest condolences to you all during this time. There are no words to effectively express condolences at the loss of a child. Mackenzie is a beautiful little girl who obviously touched so many and will always live on in your hearts. I continue to pray for you all.
March 8, 2013
Suzanne Fosnaugh
I didn't know this little girl,but I just read about it. I am so sorry for the family's loss. God bless you all,I pray God gives you the strength to get thru this. Rest in peace Mackenzie.
March 8, 2013
Amy Benicewicz
Peace be with you Mac and her family and friends. What a beautiful and precious Angel Heaven has gained.
March 8, 2013
Sandra Hansford
My Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
March 8, 2013
Marisa Ruffles
The physical world has lost a beautiful child; the spiritual world has gained a beautiful soul. Peace and strength for the family.
March 8, 2013
Therese, Mario, Julianne, and Dante Palmieri
May Mackenzie be a beautiful light in Heaven. Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers are with you all at this time of great sorrow. God bless.
March 8, 2013
Erica Murphy
Miss Kenzie was one tough little soldier.... I have never met a little girl with such a beautiful smile and big, bright brown eyes... Through those eyes she could touch your soul and will forever be a part of my heart... She's my shooting star.. I pray the family find peace and comfort, but know that things will never be the same, and that one piece to the puzzle will always be missing, but She'll forever be by your side, in every beautiful day, and in everything that reminds you of her... She'll be there smiling down on you all, letting you know she's finally at peace... Wishing you all Love and Comfort.
March 8, 2013
Our deepest sympathies.
Kelsey O'Brien, Tracy Hudson, Tim O'Brien
March 8, 2013
Bruna Payne
Your bravery and story has left a legacy... our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May they find strength in knowing that the heavens have received an angel and that you are no longer in any pain. You were and always will be truly loved and missed. Rest in peace little princess.
March 8, 2013
Laurie Albano
To the Newsome and Lahoud families our hearts are so sad for the loss of your sweet princess Mac. We wish, hope, and pray that you find some comfort in knowing that Mac is now an angel in peace with our Lord.
March 8, 2013
Joan Gore Lou Higley
god be with you all .....heaven has a very special. ANGEL ......
March 8, 2013
The Snow Family
Our deepest sympathies and prayers to you and your family.
March 8, 2013
Joan Gore
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. We're sending you a hug from afar.
March 8, 2013
Kate Dlugozima
So saddened by the loss of beautiful Mac. We have prayed so hard for a miracle for her and for you. Now she is free to run and play amongst the angels without illness, without pain. We pray for peace and comfort for you at this most difficult time.
March 8, 2013
Liz Villani
March 8, 2013
Brenda Keane
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I pray for strength to help you thru this difficult time. Mac has touched so many hearts and was truly a gift from God. God bless.
March 8, 2013
May Heaven's Angels open their arms to Little 'Angel MacKenzie'..and may all the Princesses bring her into their Court...
Dr.Cronin and MRP School
March 8, 2013
The bravery of this child and family has taught all of us the true meaning of life. Love one another. Let MacKenzie's courageous battle remind us all that in the end, there is only love. Heartfelt condolences to all who loved her. Rest in peace sweet child.
March 8, 2013
The Linden Family
We are saddened by your loss of such a precious little girl. Your memories of her will always keep her close. She will be smiling down on you as she dances with other little angels.
March 8, 2013
Wendi Denise
Mike, Melissa and Jake may God bring you comfort and peace during this difficult time. All our love and prayers are with you all...Mackenzie rest in peace sweet girl, may Gods everlasting light shine on you while you soar to the heavens on Angels wings to a place where there is no more pain and suffering. May the heavens sparkle with thier newest princess Angel.
Love Wendi Mark and Eve Denise
March 8, 2013
Candice Santiago
March 8, 2013
Daniel O'Brien
My deepest sympathy to the entire Newsome and LaHoud families. May your wonderful memories of her bring you comfort. Dr. Daniel O'Brien (Brookfield CT)
March 8, 2013
Vicky & Rusty Lizotte
May god comfort all of you during this difficult time. Sending lots of love. Our prayers are with your. Heaven has truly received an angel.
March 8, 2013
Jennifer Wendel
My heart aches for you. Sorry doesn't seem like enough. I love you all.
March 8, 2013
James Hancock
Many thoughts and prayers to you Melissa, Mike, Jake, and all other family and friends. May it comfort you that Mackenzie is no longer in pain, no longer struggling, but instead waits for you in peace on the other side. God bless.
March 8, 2013
Cheryl Walker
Laurie, my love and sympathy are with you and your family. No words can express how sadded I am for the loss of such a beautiful, beloved little girl. Realizing Mac is no longer in pain, no more poking and prodding, surgery, chemo & radiation, and that Mac is now flying with the angels, watching over a family that had so much love for her, & that Mac loved too. No words I say are healing enough, but please realize that although it doesn't feel like it now, as time goes by, things will get easier. Surley Mac would want her family, extended family, and everyone's life she touched, to go on, & be as happy as Mac made all of you.
You were so lucky to have this angel in your lives.
My deepest sympathy XO
March 8, 2013
Michael Wilmot
May God bless Little Mackenzie and her family. Time will heal your pain and suffering loosing a little precious girl of yours. Our deepest condolences.
Michael Wilmot & family
March 8, 2013
custodio
March 7, 2013
Linda,Tony,Adam,Michael Iovino
Our deepest thoughts are with you and your family. May she rest in peace ,free of pain. So sorry for your loss.
March 7, 2013
Ellen Post
So sorry for the loss of BEAUTIFUL little Mackenzie.. My thoughts and prayers are with the Newsome and Lahoud families .. You have a BEAUTIFUL Angel watching over you ..
March 7, 2013
Salguero Family
Mike, Melissa, Jake, and family,
May God comfort you and your family during this difficult time. Our prayers are with you.
March 7, 2013
Tanya Navarra
Melissa and family, There are no words to comfort you as you grieve the loss of your beautiful princess. I am praying for you all to find comfort in the arms of one another and in the precious memories you made with Mackenzie. An angel you will always have...
March 7, 2013
Amy Conte
Melissa, Mike, and little man Jake, Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Mackenzie will always be in our hearts. Love The Conte Family
March 7, 2013
Joe and Terry Faria
Mackenzie has touched so many lives and will forever be in our hearts.
We are sending prayers, support and most of all our love. xoxo Joe and Terry Faria
March 7, 2013
Melissa Manley
Heaven welcomed a new, beautiful angel. We pray that she will forever be in your hearts and that God will help comfort you in this time of grief. She has touched everyone's lives in one way or another and for that we are all truly blessed to have known of her.
March 7, 2013
Olszewski family
How quietly Mac tiptoed into our world softly,only a moment she stayed OH but what an imprint Mac's footprints have left upon your hearts,Prayers & Strength to Mel,Mike & Jake to Grandparents,Aunts & Uncles.
March 7, 2013
Veronica Bickelhaupt
Mike, Melissa,and The Newsome Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Mackenzie's passing. Love and peace to you all...
Tom and Veronica Bickelhaupt
March 7, 2013
Paul Bogues
My thoughts and prayers are with you all
March 7, 2013
Melissa, Mike, Jake & family. Our deepest sympathy to all of you. May you find comfort in knowing that Mackenzie is a beautiful angel looking over all of you. She will always be a big part of your heart. May she rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.The Lemme Family
March 7, 2013
floyd reiske
one who touched so many in a short time..she is a princess that left too soon..our prayers to the newsome and lahoud families
March 7, 2013
Sadly missed along life's way,
quietly remembered every day...
No longer in our life to share,
but in our hearts, you're always there.
Please know that you and your entire family are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Laurie Anne Blauvelt Persico and family
March 7, 2013
It is with Heavy Hearts we offer our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are are with all of you.
The Blauvelt Family
March 7, 2013
Kris and Felix LaManna-Calderon
For those who suffer,
and those who cry this night,
give them repose, Lord;
a pause in their burdens.
Let there be minutes
where they experience peace,
not of man
but of angels.
Love them, Lord,
when others cannot.
Hold them, Lord,
when we fail with human arms.
Hear their prayers
and give them the ability to hear You back in whatever language they best understand.
March 7, 2013
So very sorry for your great loss.
May her memory bring you peace.
Sincerly,
JoAnn DeCarlo (Rod's Mom)
March 7, 2013
sarah west
March 7, 2013
Kristi & Justin DeRubertis
No words, just love. Trying to find comfort in the fact that she is a beautiful angel, watching over her family and friends. xo
March 7, 2013
Jeff and Pat Forger
We wish we had words to lighten your agony but sometimes words are just not enough. Please accept our deepest condolences on your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace Mackenzie.
March 7, 2013
Amy Morgado-Peterson
Mike, Melissa,& Family
I am so sorry to hear of Mackenzie's passing. Heaven has a new angel looking over your family now. R.I.P. little Mac
Stewart & Amy (Morgado) Peterson
March 7, 2013
Jessica
Prayers and strength
March 7, 2013
Jesse Geiger
To the Lahoud and Newsome family, and to the many others who were blessed to know and love Mackenzie. I pray that our loving Father bring each of you peace, comfort, and strength, during this very difficult time. God bless all of you.
March 7, 2013
Terri Morrell
Our thought and prayers are with all of the Newsome & Lahoud families. We are so sorry for your loss. You now have a special guardian angel to watch over all of you.
Tom & Terri Morrell
March 7, 2013
Carol Silvia
My sincere condolences go out to the Newsome and Lahoud families. Heaven welcomes another little angel.
March 7, 2013
John Fennessy
Heaven has a new angel and princess . . let the tea party begin! It was a pleasure having Mackenzie in our lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families.
Love from John's Pizza and The Fennessys
March 7, 2013
The Garcia's, and The Cyr's
Our condolences go out to the Newsome and Lahoud family, prayers and thoughts also go out to the Newsome and Lahoud family, Mackenzie will be sadly missed, now god has another sweet little angel in heaven with him, RIP forever without anymore suffering from pain Mackenzie ' Mac' Newsome
March 7, 2013
karen Burdick(Schneider)
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
March 7, 2013
Our most sincere sympathies and prayers are with you and your family. Mackenzie is now your beautiful angel who will watch over you daily. May she rest peacefully and be with you always. Love and prayers to all of you ~ The Taylor and Kacmarsky Families
March 7, 2013
Brendan & Karen Sniffin
Melissa, Nancy, Levi, and family: May you find love & strength from all who have prayed for your angel MacKenzie through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. May God bless and keep you close. Love, The Sniffin Family
March 7, 2013
The Brosz Family
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
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