Mary Catherine 'Kaye' MacKinnon
Date de naissance : 9 août 1926
Lieu de décès : New Waterford
Date de décès : 11 février 2016
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, Mary Catherine 'Kaye' MacKinnon on Feb. 11, 2016. Her quick wit and love of life will be missed by all those who knew her. Born in New Waterford, Aug. 9, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Angus D. and Cassie Belle (MacFarlane) MacMillan.
Kaye had several great loves in her life: her family, her work and her faith and none were very far from the others. Despite losing both parents at the tender age of 22, Kaye was determined to have both a family and a career. Following graduation from the Nova Scotia Normal College, Kaye embarked on a lifelong journey of learning, enjoying a teaching career that spanned over 40 years. Education was very important to Kaye and while she worked by day teaching elementary school, Kaye followed her own path of learning which culminated in her graduation from St. FX in 1975. Kaye wore her X ring with pride for over 40 years.
Always one to enjoy music and dancing, Kaye met her greatest love, Rod, at a community dance. They were married six years later and through a lifetime of love and support built a home for themselves and their three daughters. Kaye was an active member of her church and a founding member of the St. Agnes CWL. Over the years Kaye volunteered as a Eucharistic minister, a Catchecism teacher and assisted with the marriage preparation course. Kaye enjoyed boundless energy throughout her life, she was never one to waste time. In her free time Kaye could often be found canvassing and fundraising for charities or volunteering with palliative care. Kaye made fast friends wherever she went and embraced her retirement years with Rod. They travelled to Europe, enjoyed trips to visit family and friends, and logged many miles skating, walking and for Kaye, cross country skiing. In her final years, Kaye decided to move to a retirement community in Dartmouth. Once again she left her indelible mark on all those who grew to know her, making new friends and memories with her sense of humor and a piano.
Kaye was the last surviving member of her family having been predeceased by her six brothers and her six sisters. She was predeceased by her husband of 44 years, Roderick Joseph MacKinnon.
Kaye is survived by her daughters, Janet (Wyman Webb) of Ottawa, Sharon (Donald) MacLellan of Drayton Valley, Alberta, and Lorraine (Paul) MacEachern of Dartmouth, and grandchildren, Matthew, Michael, Deanna, Mark, Denise and Rory Webb; Megan, Andrew, Sarah, and Liam MacLellan; Lauren, Evan, Tess, and Olivia MacEachern. Kaye is also survived by three great-grandchildren Noah, Gavin, and Lyora. She will sadly missed by all of her nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Monday, Feb. 15, 2016 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. A funeral mass of celebration will take place Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 10 a.m. in the Parish Church of St. Leonard, Mount Carmel Avenue, with Fr. Ray Huntley officiating. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery at a later date. A luncheon will be held at St. Leonard's Parish Hall on Convent Street immediately following the funeral mass.
Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.vjmcgillivray.ca.
