Obituary of Allan MacKinnon
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55 years, Fort McMurray, Alberta, formerly of Nicholsville, Kings Co., passed away Saturday February 21, 2009, in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born September 26, 1953, at the B.F.M. Hospital, Kentville, Kings Co. He was the eldest son of Margaret "Peggy" Lindsay, (step-father, Earle Lindsay), Greenwood, Kings Co. Also leaving to mourn are his loving sons, Paul and Darryl and their mother, Shirley, St. John's NL; brothers, Derek MacKinnon, Ottawa, Ont.; Michael Lindsay (Rev. Susan Beare), Kingston, Ont.; Mitchell Lindsay (France), Petawawa, Ont.; sister, Patty Van den Hof (Ralph), Berwick, Kings Co.; several nephews; one niece. He will be truly missed by his loving friend, Julia Griffith, who was by his side to the end. Allan was predeceased by his father, Walter Allan MacKinnon; paternal grandmother, Margaret MacKinnon (Inverness); maternal grandparents, Clarence and Agnes Jordan (Truro). Allan attended West Kings District High School. Upon leaving high school he joined the Canadian Armed Services (Navy) as an ERA. Allan loved the sea, and later joined the seismic exploration projects off NL. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and had his 4th. Degree. In the past several years he travelled extensively as project manager for several companies. He was a hard worker, had a technical mind always trying new things. He was a dear son, brother and a very good father who loved his boys very much. It will be hard to be with out his love and humour. There will be no public visitation at the funeral home. Funeral service for Allan will take place 2 p.m. Thursday, February 26, in Queen of Heaven Chapel, Church St., 14 Wing Greenwood. Rev. Fr. Gerald Saulnier officiating, burial in the Morristown Cemetery. Donations in his memory Valley Regional Hospital Palliative Care Unit or to any charity. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the H.C. Lindsay Funeral Home, 192 Commercial St., Berwick, N.S., B0P 1E0, (902-538-9900). Condolences may be made sent to the family by visiting: www.hclindsayfuneralhome.ca
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