John 'Bryden' MacKinnon
Born In: Grand Mira South
Passed on: November 7th, 2015
It is with deep sadness that we, the family, announce the sudden passing of Bryden MacKinnon, 74 who passed away on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015.
Born in Grand Mira South, he was the son of the late Neil and Marion MacKinnon. Bryden was a long time resident of Grand Mira South, he most recently lived in Sydney with his loving wife Christine and lovable companion Meika. Bryden retired from the Cape Breton Regional Victoria School Board as a school bus driver. Previously he worked for the Red and White grocery store in Glace Bay. Bryden’s real passion was cooking. He worked for many years catering with his mother, brothers and sister. Most recently he worked closely with his brother Charlie catering all over Cape Breton. Many of us have had the pleasure of eating Dad’s famous meat pies which he was very proud of. Dad’s sense of humour and love for a great bargain will give all of us many stories to tell for years to come.
He is survived by his wife, Christine and three daughters, Debbie Barnes (Jeff), Lori March (Chris) and Ashley Hareguy (Nick); the mother of his children, Alice MacKinnon and two grandsons, John and Josh. He is also survived by stepchildren, Lisa, Joanne and Gary and five step-grandchildren. Sisters, Anne (Gary) Miller, Saskatchewan, Hughena Deveau, Sydney, Florence (Eddie) Roper, British Columbia, Alena (Bruce) Turnbull, Annapolis Valley; brothers, Fabian (Helen), Glace Bay, Charles (Joan), Frenchvale, Russell (Michelle), Halifax, Campbell, Grand Mira South, Angus (Margaret), Winnipeg; sisters-in-law, Barb MacKinnon, Dorothy MacKinnon, Wilma Noseworthy (David), Joan Brennan (Joe), Kenna Moore, Janice Ferguson and brother in-law, Sonny MacLeod (Maureen) and many nieces and nephews.
Bryden was predeceased by his parents, Neil and Marion; brothers, Joe Pat and Allen 'CP' and sisters, Pauline and Edna.
Visitation for Bryden will take place at the SW Chant & Son Funeral Home on Wednesday, Nov. 11th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated on 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015 at St. Margaret's Church, Grand Mira South with Fr. Paul McGillvray and Fr. Norma MacPhee officiating. Interment in the parish cemetery.
Donations in his memory may be made to the St. Margaret's Parish Building Fund, Ladies Aid or a charity of your choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of ...
