Cameron MacKinnon
Lieu de naissance : Glace Bay, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Date de naissance : 29 août 1933
Lieu de décès : SYDNEY, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Date de décès : 12 juin 2010
It is with the heaviest hearts that we, the family of Cameron MacKinnon, announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, with his family by his side.
Born and raised in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Angus and Annie Mae (Cameron) MacKinnon. Cameron was a very devoted and active member of Bethel Presbyterian Church, Sydney.
He started work in the office of the coal company in Glace Bay, later taking a position in the Sydney steel plant, from where he went to U.C.C.B. He was an executive member of the NSGEU and after retirement in 1994 he was treasurer of the retirees association. He loved to travel, gardening, and loved playing poker with the boys. He was always there to help if you needed a hand.
Cameron leaves to mourn his passing his loving wife, Eunice (Doyle), a very special part of his life. His children, son, Keith (Pam), Bedford, N.S.; daughters, Arlene (Bob) Bryan, Bedford, N.S., Paula (Kerry), California; grandchildren, Liam, Kyle, Scott, Ian, and Hannah, the joys of his life; sister, Anna (Edward) Kelly, Glace Bay; special nieces and nephews, Caroline, Shane, Becky Jo, and Elise, as well as many more nieces and nephews and great friends.
Besides his parents, Cameron was predeceased by his sister, Yvonne, and brother, Laughlin.
There will be no visitation at his request. Cremation has taken place under the direction of McLellan Brothers Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at the Bethel Presbyterian Church, George Street, Sydney on Thursday, June 17, 2010 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Bob Lyle officiating. A luncheon in Cameron's honour will be held immediately following in the church hall, where the family will receive friends and relatives, all are welcome. A private family burial will take place in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Cameron's memory can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Loaves and Fishes, or a charity of one's choice.
To place a donation or send your condolences directly to the family please go to www.mclellanfuneralhome.com
"Remember, I will always hold you in the palm of my hand"
