Neil Charles MacKinnon
Born: April 8th, 1945
Passed on: February 2nd, 2009
63, SydneyWith heartfelt sadness, we announce the passing of our wonderful father, grandfather, brother, uncle and brother-in-law, Neil Charles MacKinnon on Monday, Feb. 2, 2009. Born in Sydney, April 8, 1945, he was the son of the late Hughie and Mary MacKinnon. In his earlier years, Neil was a member of the Canadian Armed Forces. Later, he was employed at the Sydney Steel Plant in the blast furnace department, retiring due to ill health. Neil was predeceased by the 'love of his life,' Carol Ann (Foley) MacKinnon. They spent many happy times with family and friends at their Lake Ainslie trailer. Neil was a beloved father to his two children, son, Steven (Darlene) MacKinnon and daughter, Wanda (Kevin) Hewer. He was a cherished grandfather to his six grandchildren, Kevin Charles 'K.C.', Erica, Erin, Samantha, Kitana and Jonneil. He is survived by three sisters, Hazel (Wayne) Ellis, Mary (Paul) Ley and Patsy (Bernie) MacNeil; and his two brothers, Michael (Myrtle) MacKinnon and Peter (Debbie) MacKinnon. Neil is also survived by many nieces, nephews and extended family. The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff of MacDougall Court at the Harbourstone Enhanced Care Facility who treated Neil and the family with such care and respect. Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel, Wednesday, Feb. 4 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be held at Holy Redeemer Church, Thursday, Feb. 5 at 2 p.m., with Rev. Errol MacDonald officiating. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Holy Redeemer Building Fund or the Alzheimers Society. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca.
