The death occurred at the Prince County Hospital, on Monday, June 19, 2023, at 1:45 a.m., of Rollie Linus Mackey, of Greenmount, PEI, age 71 years. Beloved life partner to Joann Tuplin. Born at Alberton, PEI, on March 27, 1952, he was the beloved son of Alfred and Mary (McMillan) Mackey, of Greenmount.

Loving stepfather to Karen (Michael Martin) Tuplin, of Myrick Shire, Elton (Amanda) Tuplin, of Freeland, Bev (Terry) Peters, of Clearmont, and Sandy (Chris) Smallman, of O'Leary. Cherished Grampie to Tegan (Joel) Dyment, Morgan (Steven) Hackett, Tyson Ashley, Madison (Tyson) Smallman, Bryar (Shannon) Smallman, Emma Smallman, Preston Smallman, Harrison Smallman, Easton Smallman, Sydney Gallant Caullum, Braydan Tuplin, Dylan Tuplin, and Corbin Tuplin. Great-grandfather to Foster Carragher, Nash Dyment, and Lainey Dyment. Dear brother to Leigh (Judy) Mackey, Ontario, Claude Mackey, Greenmount, Beverley (Carl) Ellsworth, Alberton, and Donna (Les) Zaba, Alberton. He is also survived by sisters-in-law, Hazel (late James) Mackey, and Marjorie (late Lloyd) Mackey. Along with Eddy (Bev) Annand, Bob (Colleen) Annand, Debbie (Emmett) Gallant, Edna (Brian) Dennis, Davy (Carla) Annand, Hassie (late Randy) Palmer, Heather (Dale) Strongman, Carl (Mike) Annand, and Tracy (Paul) Grady. He will be sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews, friends, and by his many acquaintances.

He was predeceased by siblings, Theresa Mackey, James Mackey, Lloyd Mackey, Adeline (late Louie) Gallant, Mary (late Lionel) Gaudet, Bernice (late Linus) Conway, Roy Mackey, and Ben Mackey. Also predeceased by his in-laws, Art and Rose Annand, and brother-in-law, Richard "Ricky" Annand.

Resting at the Rooney Funeral Home and Chapel, Alberton. As requested by the family, there will be no visiting hours. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon, at Sacred Heart Church, Alberton, for mass at 2:00 p.m., Rev. Brendon Gallant officiating. Interment in the church cemetery.