Our Staff

We are nothing without our dedicated staff. If you take a few minutes to get to know us online, when you walk through our doors and see familiar faces, it will make your experience with us that much better.

Licenced Staff

All of our licenced directors adhere to the highest standard of ethical practices and are committed to ensuring that all of your needs are attended to. Their commitment to the community and genuine compassion toward families are but a few of the characteristics that make them outstanding in their field. We are proud to have them on our staff.

In Loving Memory of
Linden Mackey
Owner & Class-1 Funeral Director ~ License #200554

Linden “Lindy” Mackey was born and raised in Lindsay and was a proud graduate of LCVI and Humber College of Applied Arts and Technology. A Licensed Funeral Director since 1987, Lindy represented the third generation of his family to serve the community through Mackey Funeral Home. He began his career with an internship at Turner and Porter Funeral Home in Toronto, bringing that experience back to the family business where he became its guiding presence.

Lindy was devoted to his family—his wife Stephanie and their four children—and deeply committed to his community through involvement in numerous local organizations. Known for his compassionate and professional approach, Lindy ensured that every family served by Mackey Funeral Home received the utmost care and respect during their time of loss.

Although Lindy has passed, his legacy lives on. The values, traditions, and standards of excellence he upheld continue through the dedicated staff he mentored and the enduring influence of the Mackey family. Whether a family chooses a simple, contemporary, or traditional service, cremation or burial, Mackey Funeral Home remains committed to honoring every life with dignity and compassion—just as Lindy would have wanted.

Alison Steinsky
Owner & Class-1 Funeral Director ~ License #303173

alison@stoddartfh.com | 705-328-2721

Alison, known as “Alley,” was born and raised in the former Ops Township, where the Lynch family is well-rooted. She graduated from I.E. Weldon in 2014 and from the Funeral Service Education Program at Humber College in 2016. 'Alley' had the privilege of being part of the Mackey family since 2013 where she started as a co-op student in high school; she completed her internship with Mackey's from 2015-2016, and remained with the firm as a Class 1 Funeral Director and the Prearrangement Specialist.

In April 2020, Alley accepted a position as the Manager of Stoddart Funeral Home and in June 2023, partnered with Linden Mackey to become a co-owner.

In 2025, Alley married Tanner and they relocated to Emily Township.

Alley is an active member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church Cemetery Board, Ross Memorial Hospital Board of Governors, and the St. Mary's Catholic Women's League. In her spare time Alley enjoys traveling the world with her husband Tanner, and at home with their dog Bruce.

I am very proud of Alison's accomplishments and very happy to say, Alison is still part of the Mackey Team, as the manager of Stoddart Funeral Home, Lindsay.

- Linden Mackey

Chris Vanden Berg
Class-1 Funeral Director ~ License #300494

info@mackeys.ca | 705-328-2721

Chris was raised in the Oakwood area where he still lives with most of his family near by. He is married to his wife Emily and has two daughters. As a family they run a farming operation and Chris works full time in health services as well. Chris obtained his Funeral Director’s licence many years ago in Toronto. During his time in the city, Chris gained a lot of experience with large and logistically challenging services. He also had the opportunity to learn and experience various faiths and traditions in relation to death care. Chris loves to travel and spend time with family at a cottage.

Michelle Hurlbut

Class-1 Funeral Director ~ License #300670

info@mackeys.ca | 705-328-2721

Michelle was raised in Richmond Hill and attended Humber College in 2007, receiving her Funeral Director’s license in 2009. She began her career in funeral services in 2005 as a Funeral Director’s Assistant with Service Corporation International, working at both Jerrett Funeral Home in Thornhill, and Thompson Funeral Home in Aurora. She accepted an internship with Rushnell Family Services in the Quinte area, and stayed on as a licensed director until 2016. Michelle joined the Mackey/Stoddart team in January 2024. Michelle lives in Sunderland with her husband James (owner of J. Murrell & Sons Handyman Services), and their three boys. Michelle is an Attraction Manager and Administrative Assistant for the Cannington Haunted Attraction, when she’s not busy planning for that, she enjoys spending time with her family, getting out into nature, and crafting.

Mark Fletcher

Class-1 Funeral Director ~ License #202234

info@mackeys.ca | 705-328-2721

Mark was born in Scarborough and raised in Oshawa. He is married to Stephanie and has two daughters, Emma and Myah. They currently reside in Port Perry. Growing up, Mark was involved in the Scouting movement and was selected to represent Scouting in the Durham Region at the World Scout Jamboree in Sydney, Australia. He was also awarded the Chief Scout Award. Enjoying the outdoors, Mark worked as a Junior Ranger in Chapleau, Ontario, during the summer of 1986. His funeral service career began at the McIntosh-Anderson Funeral Home in Oshawa, where he worked as a Funeral Director's Assistant before applying to Humber College. He returned to the funeral home to complete his internship. Mark has been a licensed funeral director for 31 years. During his career, he has been actively involved in the Bay of Quinte Funeral Service Association, serving as President in 2001. He has also been involved in the Port Perry Hospital Foundation for many years, serving as President from 2017 to 2020. In 2019, Mark was appointed to the Mayor's Honour Roll in Port Perry for his involvement in the community. He currently sits on the Prince Albert Pine Grove Cemetery Board, serving as Board Chair. Mark feels privileged to join the team at Mackey Funeral Home, Stoddart Funeral Home, and Jardine Funeral Home.

Maddison "Maddy" Leaver

Class-1 Funeral Director Intern ~ #0082000

info@mackeys.ca | 705-328-2721

Maddy grew up in the beautiful communities of Bobcaygeon and Peterborough, Ontario. She attended Crestwood Secondary School, where she graduated and completed a co-op placement at Ashburnham Funeral Home, an experience that sparked her passion for the funeral service profession.

Currently, Maddy is a dedicated student in the Funeral Service Education program at Humber College. She has recently begun her internship at Mackey Funeral Home, where she continues to gain hands-on experience and build meaningful connections within the field. Her goal is to become a licensed funeral director by 2026.

Administrative & Support Staff

Although not licensed funeral directors, these members of our staff are vitally important toward the operation of our firm. These individuals make it possible for us to professionally coordinate funerals with the quality of service our community has come to expect from us.

Michele Fleming
Office Administrator
michele@mackeys.ca | 705-328-2721

Michele became part of the Mackey staff, in 2014, taking on the roll of Office Administrator. She was born in Toronto, and raised in Mississauga where she later attended Sheridan College for Business Administration, and raised her own two children. After meeting her husband Chris, Michele moved to Port Perry, in 2003, eight years later they made the move to Cambray to leave the city life behind. Michele has been a long-time member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 419, Port Perry where she and Chris operated the Saturday in-house Dart League for three seasons. In her spare time you will find Michele enjoying time with her granddaughter, family, friends, and cats 'Asha' and 'Charlie'; she and Chris also enjoy BBQ's, bonfires, and renovating their home in Cambray.

Karyss Hancock-Hore
Receptionist & Funeral Director Assistant
info@mackeys.ca | 705-328-2721

Karyss was born in Sault Ste. Marie, but moved to Lindsay shortly after she turned one, and considers Lindsay her home. Karyss is a 2020 I.E Weldon graduate and a recent grad from the University of Ottawa where she studied a joint honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History. She is grateful for the opportunity to help people in their time of need.

Shirley Robertson

Funeral Home Organist

In 1988 I received a telephone call from James Mackey, Sr. asking if I would play for a funeral at the Mackey Funeral Home. 2024 was the beginning of thirty-five years being their organist.

Previously, the children and I had returned home from Liberia, West Africa following the death of my missionary husband, Rev. Don Collins. He was a bush pilot as well and during one of his flights the plane crashed, killing him and his two passengers.

I worked in the library at Fleming College for a few years, and then became a Church secretary. Bob Robertson and I were married in 1977. During these years, I was blessed to to have worked as Organist and Music Director for several churches, including Lindsay, Omemee and Peterborough.

I have a very supportive family...a daughter, a son and his wife, as well as two grandsons, and four great granddaughters. They all share the love of music!

I feel honoured to have played the organ for many grieving families who have wanted the comfort of music to celebrate their loved ones.

The Mackey family have been wonderful to work for and I appreciate all their kindness over these years.

James Wemyss

Funeral Director Assistant