Person Record
Metadata
Name |
Mackowski, Walter |
Born |
July 24, 1948 |
Birthplace |
Kirkcaldy, Scotland, United Kingdom |
Places of residence |
Owen Sound, Grey County Southampton, Bruce County |
Titles & honors |
Saugeen Shores Heritage Conservation Award in 2012 Two terms as a Councillor for the Town of Southampton |
Father |
Vincent Mackowski |
Mother |
Isabella Mackowski |
Nationality |
Canadian |
Notes |
Walter, a second generation watchmaker was born in Scotland July 24, 1948 to Isabella and Vincent Mackowski. His mother was Scottish by birth. His father left Poland and went to Scotland during WWII. The family emigrated to Canada in 1957 and Walter lived in Owen Sound for Grades 7 and 8. His father worked as a watchmaker for DC Taylors and then opened a store in Southampton in 1962. Walter trained as a watchmaker in Toronto and Switzerland but lived again in Owen Sound in 1966 and 1968, doing his apprenticeship with DC Taylors. He operated Vincent Jewellers until retirement in 2017. He worked to keep the Southampton Town Hall Tower clock running on time for more than 50 years, receiving the Saugeen Shores Heritage Conservation Award in 2012. During his life he was a member of the Port Elgin Kinsmen Club, the Southampton Rotary Club and the Bruce Shrine Club. He served on the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Board of Governors including one term as its chairman and served two terms as a councillor for the Town of Southampton. He passed away on March 8, 2025. |
Occupation |
Watchmaker |
Relationships |
Brothers David Rodger and George Mackowski |
Role |
Business person |
Spouse |
Carol Mackowski (nee Draves) |
Children |
Scott Mackowski |
