Raymond L. MacKinnon Raymond L. MacKinnon, 66 of Riverview, NB passed away at his residence on Saturday, December 27th surrounded by his loving family. Born in Sydney, NS, Ray was the son of the late Frank and Margaret (MacLean) MacKinnon. A graduate of Sydney Academy High School, he then attended Xavier Junior College in his home town and Saint Francis Xavier University in Antigonish Nova Scotia. He completed his formal education at Nova Scotia Technical College earning a degree in Electrical Engineering. Ray worked with the public service for 48 years with CN Rail as Regional Signal Engineer - St Lawrence Region in Montreal and Regional Engineer Signals and Communications Atlantic Region in Moncton. At Transport Canada - Surface, he served as Railway Signal Systems Officer. Until his retirement he was a member of the Corporation of the Engineers of Quebec and the Association of Professional Engineers of the Province of New Brunswick. He was a great family man, a dedicated Catholic and a long time member of Saint Bernard's Roman Catholic Church. After his family, Ray's second great passion was hockey. He was raised on Falmouth Street across from the old Sydney Forum and this would have a strong influence on him for the rest of his life. He played high school hockey and while at Nova Scotia Technical College he played on the varsity team and was awarded an athletic "T" for his exceptional play. In his senior years he was heavily involved in Old Timer's hockey and at times played for the Riverview Retreads and the Nifty Fifties up until October of this year. While at CN, he played baseball in their company league as a catcher. Ray will be sadly by his wife of 37 years, Valerie (Mason); son, Keith, Halifax; sisters, Sr. Florence MacKinnon CND, Holy Angels Convent, Sydney, Dorothy Plumridge, Halifax; brother, Bernard (Joan), Halifax; several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brothers, Martin, Anthony and sisters, Ethel and Rita. Visitation at Ferguson Knowles Funeral 1657 Mountain Road, Moncton (858-1995), Tuesday, December 30, 2003, 2-4 7-9. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Bernard's Roman Catholic Church, Botsford Street, Moncton, Wednesday, December 31, 2003, 11am, Rev. Peter McKee officiating. Reception in the Parish hall following the Mass. Interment, Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery, Dieppe. In Ray's memory, donation to Friends of The Moncton Hospital would be appreciated. www.fergusonknowlesfh.com