John 'Paddy' McKinnon
Born In: Sydney
Passed in: Sydney
Passed on: September 23rd, 2013
It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of a beloved husband, father, grandfather and uncle, John Patrick 'Paddy' McKinnon, in the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, on Monday, Sept. 23, 2013, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Dan and Margaret (MacQuarrie) McKinnon.
During his younger years he worked as a projectionist for Empire Theatres as well as owner/operator of Master CB service.
He was a member of the New Victoria Volunteer Fire Department for over 25 years, where he served as secretary for many of them. There will never be a greater husband, father and grandfather than “Dad.”
He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Barbara (McSween); daughters, Edith (Rick) Posedi, Markdale, Ont., and Linda (Robert) McLeod, Victoria Mines; grandchildren, who were his pride and joy, Nicholas and Maggie Posedi and Curtis McLeod; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by sisters, Mary (Dan) Currie and Josephine Murphy, in-laws, Lawrence and Catherine (Fraser) McSween, who loved him like their own son.
Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Thursday, Sept. 26 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at McLellan Brothers Funeral Home. Funeral mass will be held Friday, Sept. 27 at 10 a.m. in the Parish Church of Saint Leonard, Mount Carmel Avenue, with Fr. Ray Huntley officiating. Followed by a luncheon at the parish hall, Convent Street. All are welcome.
Donations can be made to the New Victoria Volunteer Fire Department.
To send online condolences go to www.mclellanfuneralhome.com.
"Dad loved to joke and carry on with all. He lived his life by his own rules… stubborn and head strong. We love you forever."
