Leo Alexander MacKinnon
Passed in: Sydney
Passed on: March 12th, 2014
The family of Leo MacKinnon are sad to announce his passing on Wednesday, March 12, 2014, in the Palliative Care Unit, Cape Breton Regional Hospital.
Leo had a long and very brave struggle with cancer.
Born in Sydney in 1946, Leo was the son of the late Michael 'Mickey' and Margaret (Gillis) MacKinnon.
He lived in Ashby his whole life and was a graduate of Sydney Academy. He then went to work for Swift Canada and Ideal Foods, retiring at the time of his illness.
Leo is survived by brothers, Hughie, Glace Bay, Simon (Jackie), John (Bin), Russell (Lucy), Rannie (Marla), all of Sydney, Michael (Tricia), Milford, N.S.; sister, Ann (Charles) Rogers, Texas; and good friends, Wally and Eileen Forrester. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by aunts, Cassie Gillis and Lizzie Gillis and sister-in-law, Edith.
Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Saturday, March 15, 2014, from 12-2 p.m. at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. A memorial service to follow at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating.
Donations may be given to the Palliative Care Society or charity of choice.
The family would like to thank Dr. Mark Sampson, the staff of the Palliative Care Unit and the VON for their compassionate care. Also to the residents of Reeves Street, especially Margie and Josephine for always being there for Leo.
Online condolences may be sent to our web page at www.chantfuneralhome.com.
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