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John MacKenzie MacKeil, 81, died at the Dartmouth General Hospital on March 9, 2010, surrounded by his family. He was born in Caribou, Nova Scotia, the son of the late John and Christene (MacKenzie) MacKeil. He died of complications from pneumonia.
Predeceased by sisters Margaret MacMaster, Anna MacKay, and brother Blaine MacKeil.
Survived by his wife of 52 years, Gayle (Stratton), children: Lynn MacKeil, Dartmouth; Janet (Alex) Walker, North Vancouver; Jeff MacKeil, Edmonton; Scott (Catherine) MacKeil, Richmond Hill. Grandchildren: Mallory MacLeod, Jared MacLeod (Dartmouth), Kiel Walker (Quebec), Cameron Walker, Leah Walker (North Vancouver), and Sarah MacKeil (Richmond Hill). Also survived by his sisters: Doris MacMillan (Pictou), Jesse Fitch (Moncton), and Jean (Ralph) Heighton (Pictou).
John worked for Shell Canada for over 30 years and also enjoyed being a former member of Brightwood Golf and Country Club and the Dartmouth Curling Club.
He attended First Baptist Church in Dartmouth.
John was a devoted husband, father, brother, and uncle, and his presence and sense of humour will be dearly missed.
Visitation will be held 7-9 p.m., Thursday, March 11 in Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main Street, Dartmouth. Memorial service will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, March 12 at First Baptist Church, 100 Ochterloney Street, Dartmouth, Rev. Martin Zwicker officiating. Reception to follow in the church hall
In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to IWK Children’s Hospital, or a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com

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• Pat knoll on July 13th, 2010

  “Dear Lynn and family, I just found out about your father. I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. You are in my thoughts.
  
  patsy knoll”

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  gerard Yee on March 15th, 2010

  “Our sincere and deepest condolence to you Jeff.
  We will remember to pray for the repose of your Dad.
  Take care, Jeff and let us know how we can be of assistance. We will remember you in our prayers too, that the Good Lord will bless you with strength during this time of sadness. at the loss of your beloved Dad.
  
  Gerard & Lucia Yee,
  RS Tax Strategies,
  Edmonton, Alberta”

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• Amy Trinh on March 12th, 2010

  “Jeff, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
  ~Amy”

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• Frits Meyer on March 11th, 2010

  “Jeff and Family, Please except my Condolences . May the good LORD give you comfort during this difficult time. ”

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• Thinking of you all

  Jane MacMaster on March 11th, 2010

  “My thoughts are with you all at this
  diffcult time. John was a special man
  who will be missed by many.
  Take care and find comfort in family and friends.
  
  Love Jane”

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• Trang Nguyen on March 11th, 2010

  “Jeff,
  
  I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
  
  Trang”

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