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Mackenzie J. DeClue
November 14, 1985 - December 09, 2018
Memorial donations in Mac’s honor may be made to cancer research efforts at Dana Farber Cancer Institute, www.dana-farber.org.
Throughout a four-year battle with brain cancer Mac DeClue found strength in the following words: His cancer could not cripple love, shatter hope, dissolve faith or destroy peace. It could not kill friendship, suppress memories, silence courage or invade the soul. Cancer could not steal eternal life or conquer his spirit. The 33-year-old Boston transplant and Columbus native not only believed this prophecy; he lived it.
On December 9, 2018 cancer ultimately took his body, but that is all it is allowed to claim. Mackenzie now enjoys eternal life with his savior. His loving family gathers in warmth, peace and the laughter of fond memories; while cancer merely scampers away into the shadows.
Mackenzie J. “Mac” DeClue was born Nov. 14, 1985 to Kim and Elaine DeClue. He graduated from Columbus North High School in 2004 and received his undergraduate degree from Xavier University in 2008. After college graduation, he joined Americorp and was assigned to the city of Boston, Massachusetts, where he served from 2008-2009. He fell in love with the historic city, and called it home most of his adult life. Mac enjoyed his work as a project manager for the non-profit Stand for Children from 2011 to 2014. At his passing, he was an operations manager for Northeastern University in Boston.
From the time of his diagnosis, Mac chose to remain strong and positive, serving as an advocate for others, young and old, who were also battling cancer. Throughout treatment, he looked forward to attending the annual fundraising gala for Dana Farber Cancer Institute, the world-class facility in Boston where he was fortunate enough to receive treatment.
Mac’s impact during his time on earth is most evident in the lives of his many friends, whom remained close and supported him during his battle. Mac cherished the close-knit relationships he kept with friends from his high school and college days, and with his “Boston family” in his home away from home. He loved writing and history, and chronicled his journey with cancer through an online blog followed by many. While visiting family, some of his favorite activities were playing with his eight nieces and nephews, attempting to school his brother in driveway basketball, and rolling his eyes at his dad’s terrible jokes. In sports, Mac remained loyal to the Midwest and was an avid Xavier Musketeer, Reds, Colts and Pacers fan.
He is survived by his parents, Kim and Elaine (Pinsonneault) DeClue; siblings, Kelly (Trevor) Glick, Isaac (Kelsey) DeClue, Alison (Andrew) Vollmer; grandmothers, Martha DeClue and Elizabeth Pinsonneault; two nieces, six nephews, eight aunts, three uncles and 13 cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Leonard DeClue and Luke Pinsonneault.
Mackenzie DeClue chose burial by inurnment. A full Catholic funeral mass will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, December 15 at Saint Bartholomew Catholic Church in Columbus, with an opportunity to pay respects and visit family from 11 a.m. to service time.
#macscourageousfight
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March 2015 marks a month in Mackenzie "Mac" DeClue’s life where everything was turned upside down. The 29-year-old experienced a seizure that led to the eventual diagnosis of Grade IV Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) brain cancer, a particularly aggressive form of this disease. Suddenly, Mac, who’d been healthy his entire life, faced a new reality. Family and friends from his current residence of Boston, MA and his hometown of Columbus, IN rushed to his side. Surgery successfully removed two tumors, however, Mac’s fight will continue as he begins treatment at the renowned Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA.
Even with a terrifying diagnosis and a future with many uncertainties and battles ahead, Mac’s wit, humor and intelligence continue to inspire and brighten the lives of those around him. He is an MBA student and employee at Northeastern University and strives to continue the pursuit of his MBA while remaining positive and faithful in what the future holds. He is truly an inspiration to his family and friends.
Everyone has been touched by cancer to some degree, and even as Mac's family has experienced the ever-intrusive grip of this disease before, here it invades again. As it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a village to fight cancer. Mac and his family can use any and all support as they embark on this long, difficult journey. Donations will afford Mac the best possible medical treatment at Dana-Farber, as well as relief in the stress of travel accommodations for his immediate family in Indiana as they make every effort to be by his side throughout this process. All donations received go directly toward Mac’s care and supportive network.
November 14, 1985 - December 09, 2018
Memorial donations in Mac’s honor may be made to cancer research efforts at Dana Farber Cancer Institute, www.dana-farber.org.
Throughout a four-year battle with brain cancer Mac DeClue found strength in the following words: His cancer could not cripple love, shatter hope, dissolve faith or destroy peace. It could not kill friendship, suppress memories, silence courage or invade the soul. Cancer could not steal eternal life or conquer his spirit. The 33-year-old Boston transplant and Columbus native not only believed this prophecy; he lived it.
On December 9, 2018 cancer ultimately took his body, but that is all it is allowed to claim. Mackenzie now enjoys eternal life with his savior. His loving family gathers in warmth, peace and the laughter of fond memories; while cancer merely scampers away into the shadows.
Mackenzie J. “Mac” DeClue was born Nov. 14, 1985 to Kim and Elaine DeClue. He graduated from Columbus North High School in 2004 and received his undergraduate degree from Xavier University in 2008. After college graduation, he joined Americorp and was assigned to the city of Boston, Massachusetts, where he served from 2008-2009. He fell in love with the historic city, and called it home most of his adult life. Mac enjoyed his work as a project manager for the non-profit Stand for Children from 2011 to 2014. At his passing, he was an operations manager for Northeastern University in Boston.
From the time of his diagnosis, Mac chose to remain strong and positive, serving as an advocate for others, young and old, who were also battling cancer. Throughout treatment, he looked forward to attending the annual fundraising gala for Dana Farber Cancer Institute, the world-class facility in Boston where he was fortunate enough to receive treatment.
Mac’s impact during his time on earth is most evident in the lives of his many friends, whom remained close and supported him during his battle. Mac cherished the close-knit relationships he kept with friends from his high school and college days, and with his “Boston family” in his home away from home. He loved writing and history, and chronicled his journey with cancer through an online blog followed by many. While visiting family, some of his favorite activities were playing with his eight nieces and nephews, attempting to school his brother in driveway basketball, and rolling his eyes at his dad’s terrible jokes. In sports, Mac remained loyal to the Midwest and was an avid Xavier Musketeer, Reds, Colts and Pacers fan.
He is survived by his parents, Kim and Elaine (Pinsonneault) DeClue; siblings, Kelly (Trevor) Glick, Isaac (Kelsey) DeClue, Alison (Andrew) Vollmer; grandmothers, Martha DeClue and Elizabeth Pinsonneault; two nieces, six nephews, eight aunts, three uncles and 13 cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Leonard DeClue and Luke Pinsonneault.
Mackenzie DeClue chose burial by inurnment. A full Catholic funeral mass will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, December 15 at Saint Bartholomew Catholic Church in Columbus, with an opportunity to pay respects and visit family from 11 a.m. to service time.
#macscourageousfight
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
March 2015 marks a month in Mackenzie "Mac" DeClue’s life where everything was turned upside down. The 29-year-old experienced a seizure that led to the eventual diagnosis of Grade IV Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) brain cancer, a particularly aggressive form of this disease. Suddenly, Mac, who’d been healthy his entire life, faced a new reality. Family and friends from his current residence of Boston, MA and his hometown of Columbus, IN rushed to his side. Surgery successfully removed two tumors, however, Mac’s fight will continue as he begins treatment at the renowned Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA.
Even with a terrifying diagnosis and a future with many uncertainties and battles ahead, Mac’s wit, humor and intelligence continue to inspire and brighten the lives of those around him. He is an MBA student and employee at Northeastern University and strives to continue the pursuit of his MBA while remaining positive and faithful in what the future holds. He is truly an inspiration to his family and friends.
Everyone has been touched by cancer to some degree, and even as Mac's family has experienced the ever-intrusive grip of this disease before, here it invades again. As it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a village to fight cancer. Mac and his family can use any and all support as they embark on this long, difficult journey. Donations will afford Mac the best possible medical treatment at Dana-Farber, as well as relief in the stress of travel accommodations for his immediate family in Indiana as they make every effort to be by his side throughout this process. All donations received go directly toward Mac’s care and supportive network.
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