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James Dale Greer MacKinnon

James Dale Greer MacKinnon

Lieu de naissance : Glace Bay

Lieu de décès : Mira Gut
Date de décès : 24 décembre 2015

It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of our dear handsome and talented son after a tragic accident that took place at the Mira Gut Beach on Christmas Eve. A place he very much loved and where he spent much of his childhood and also any opportunity to make it back for 'home' for vacations in Mira.
Born in Glace Bay, Dale moved to Ontario with his mother in 1986. There he formulated such long lasting strong friendships they regarded him as family. 'Brother.' These bonds can never be broken.
Dale was a graduate from Conestoga College, Kitchener, Ont. and became the Director of Talent for Bay Street Staffing, Toronto.
His positive personality, kind and sensitive nature, quit wit, joy of life and the overall man he became, was an asset to all who knew him.
His messages of those many grieving his loss are plenty and deeply heartfelt. He was well loved and highly respected.
Dale was an athlete, he enjoyed all sports, baseball, hockey, football, volleyball, etc. and was a member of many teams. He looked forward to the "juniors" at Christmas to watch with 'The Big Guy' his stepfather Gerry whom he loved and thought so highly of. Just hours before his tragic departure he purchased them both matching sweatshirts for this year's game. There was one year where we were not together at Christmas and so he volunteered at the Kitchener Soup Kitchen. Not unusual as he had often arranged different fundraisers for different charities. He enjoyed playing the guitar, spending times with friends, living downtown Toronto and his beloved pets.
Dale is the son of Diana (MacKinnon) and stepson of Gerry Furlong. He is survived by his step family; the children of Gerry Furlong namely Helene, Gerry Jr., Bradley, all in Ontario; his other 'brother', Dave, Newfoundland and their children. Dale is also survived by his paternal grandmother, Elizabeth Greer; aunt Carolyn (Bill) Snow; uncles, Jimmy, Billy (Bev), Sandy (Jerry); several cousins and his fur babies, Charlie and Hemingway.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015 from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. Funeral service will take place 3 p.m., Dec. 30, 2015 in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating. Reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Big Brothers and Big Sisters or Charity of your choice.
I loved him in big ways, I loved him in small ways, I love him this minute. I will love him always. Even through death a mothers bond to her son can never be broken.


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