Mackenzie Memories

Oh how loved your passion for yoga. I haven't been doing yoga ritually like use to when you were around. All those times you tried to connect with me to do yoga together, all the enthusiasm you brought to our friendship- i miss that. Im scrolling through the web looking for a yoga class to take. Of

MacKenzie was a very special friend to have and I am so grateful for the memories I was able to share with her. She was one of the most uplifting and energetic people I have ever met. Her excitement was contagious, and particularly, her excitement to be a friend instantly made you realize that she t

I remember Kenz from the U14 hockey days....she was always so full of energy, light, and a bit of mischief! Later, when she discovered a love of running, I would follow some of her races and congratulate her on her times - she was FAST! And so incredibly hard working and determined. She also was su

This reflection is unfortunately not a post for her high school yearbook (though that was not so long ago), but a farewell tribute to my niece, MacKenzie Elizabeth Knights, Peter and Betsy Conroy’s youngest daughter, who left us suddenly and all too soon. Making us hopefully even more aware of how p

Brenda has known PK for longer than we can admit as he was her ski coach at Burke. The Kirwoods are frequent guests to Meadow Lane going back as far as the late 90’s. It is our home away from home. We stayed with PK and Mackenzie for all of Jeff’s Dartmouth reunions and more recently for Clay’s day

Kenz and I met when we were little kids playing lightening soccer. She was so fun, happy, friendly, outgoing, and kind (the list could easily continue). A few years later I was so excited to go to Richmond Middle School and finally be friends with Mackenzie Knights. She had a heart of gold and

Honestly, I don't know what to say, so I will keep it short. I loved Kenz with all my heart, we all did. She was beautiful, hilarious, and a ball of energy. We had a lot of fun together, mostly in Marco. We also had a lot of similarities. Somehow, I overcame my issues and I tried to help her do

Kenz, Kenzie, Kenzer. So many nicknames that all connotate to her cute innocence. She was always the youngest, and littlest nut of the band of cousins but it never caused her to shy away or back down from any ping pong war or air hockey game - she could always retaliate twice her size. Her rambuncti

I have so many fun memories with Kenzie its impossible to know where to start…adventures in “piggy park” when we were little, her always being nude around the pool in the summer, and spending HOURS tubing in Canada. Our pugs, Ollie and Chloe were also from the same litter- I remember the day Betsy

My favorite thing about Kenzie was that she never paid attention to age or held herself back by what was expected of her peers. Whether it was waterskiing as a toddler, running wild trying to keep up with her sister and older friends, finding a way (walking, running, before her driver’s license!) to

McKenzie was never afraid to try something new, but she held the line at lobster ...until at a backyard picnic two years ago (Cal’s birthday?). She ventured forth and sucked on one of the legs from my plate ...that was it! She collected many carcasses from other plates and went to town ...sucking o

We wondered when that little nymph would decide it might be ok to at least put some articles of clothing on … as temperatures plummeted! -Aunt Ellen

Mackenzie was a constant ray of light and sunshine. From when I first met Kenz until now, she is one of the kindest people I have ever known. Never once was she knocked down by life’s obstacles and perused through every challenge. Growing up playing hockey with her was a gift. She radiated positivit

I am so sorry and incredibly sad to hear about Kenzie. I worked in the gym at Dartmouth and met her through Cindi Mansell. Kenzie would sometimes join us on our laps around the track. Always with a smile on her face. I know she suffered from anorexia as Cindi often talked with her about it and enc

We are sending waves of love to you both and to your extended family. We will always remember Mackenzie’s sprightly spirit when she was a girl. Whether on the ice, at a birthday party., the playground or wherever-Mackenzie drew people to her. She was a beaming Duracell bunny of a child and a magnet

Where to start... It is not an easy task to capture a person so full of life like Mackenzie Knights through words alone, but I will do my best. I started by writing down all the memories I have of Mackenzie (aka. Kenz, Kenzer, Bobenz, amongst others) and that we share together. Apart from laughing

MacKenzie's personality was so remarkable and memorable that I am stumped that I am having trouble coming up with specific details to share. I will have to share just my impressions for now. Kenz's zeal, that's a good word for her, zeal, her energy, her lust for pushing the edge of adventure, a lead

Kenz was a cutie, pert little thing... always bouncing around. Ned and I are so sorry for the loss of Kenz. RIP Kenz

Mackenzie was a very special and caring friend. Mackenzie and I met when we were in elementary school, Mackenzie was in the grade above me and was always someone I looked up to. As we grew up we became close friends, bonding over things we both enjoyed like yoga, hiking, and playing in the sun. Mack

McKenzie made friends everywhere in Treviso. Mary, my neighbor had her walk the dogs and everyone knew when Mckenzie was out walking them. I got to know her in fitness and then she taught yoga to many of us at my home. She helped me with some events here and sometimes she would come and just hang

I had the fortune to know Mackenzie for the past 10 years through some really good times and some really hard times. What I remember most is that she had a fierce determination and incredible compassion, even when she was sick. She wanted to teach the next generation of physicians about what it

Kenzer– what an imp. She called me “Grandpa Cam.” Grrrr. One time in Canada she said, “hey Grampa Cam, come look what’s in the cooler.” I innocently walked over and lifted the lid. The huge snake that was inside absolutely terrified me. Kenzie rolled with laughter. I will never forget that bea

It seems like there is a common theme here in all the great memories of Kenzie. She was packed with more energy than should be allowed by law. More talent as well. The memories of the Kenzinator in the gym that was set up in the basement of the house was impressive and she had mastered it all.

As many of the stories have already said, if Kenzie made up her mind about something, that was it. One week up in Canada she decided that brushing your hair just wasn’t something that needed to be done. We ended up putting her hair in a pony tail on top of her head that stuck straight up and called

Kenzie the daredevil. Launching herself off the back of the couch, pulling off a front flip and hurling herself from one tube to the other behind the motor boat in Canada, are two vivid images that come to mind. She is a prankster and a showman. We have a fantastic picture where she managed to find

In order: Kenzer "marrying" Chauncey (both in preschool) in front of our fireplace in chaps, and not much else; Kenzer (age 6?) climbing to the top of our swingset and walking across the top of the monkey bars while we watched (with much anxiety) from the patio where we were having dinner; On a da

I am so sorry to hear of Kenzie's passing. Since her switch to St. J I saw her only sporadically, every time I did see Mackenzie in the last few years she always brightened the room. She was a truly sweet person, and she will be missed by many.

I feel very honored and blessed to have known Kenzie! A very outgoing, energetic, sweet young lady that touched many lives. I wish I had a picture from the few times we hung out :). My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends. PS Harper my dog loved her too as she walked her a f

The Shaw family sends our love to all the Knights. We have known PK and family for so long and have so many fond memories of the kids growing up, at Reservoir Pond, gymnastics classes at Northern Lights where Kenzie would dash around to all the equipment with such ease and energy. Whether it was s