Gregor Daniel McKinnon
Date de décès : 30 janvier 2009
64, Sept. 30, 1944 - Jan.30, 2009 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gregor McKinnon. Gregor passed away peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Gregor was born in Glace Bay, N.S. He graduated from St. Michael's High School, Glace Bay, in 1963. He completed his bachelor of commerce at Saint Francis Xavier University in 1966. He enjoyed a successful career of 38 years with the Bank of Montreal, retiring in 2004 from the position of senior credit manager for the Atlantic provinces. Greg was a minor hockey and baseball coach for 10 years, hockey referee for five years, and fastball umpire for five years. He played hockey, baseball, and slow pitch for over six decades. He was an avid golf member at the Links at Montague since inception, and a dedicated fan and season ticket holder of the Halifax Mooseheads hockey club since inception. He leaves behind three children from a past marriage, Scott (Denise), Winnipeg, Stuart, Halifax, Tricia, Dartmouth; and three grandchildren, Kaley, Alex and Braden. He was devoted and proud of all of his three children and grandchildren. He also leaves behind his loving and devoted partner of 14 years, Cheryl Eaton; and her daughter, Andrea (Gerry); his mother, Tina; siblings, Steve (Fran), Marilyn (Jerry) Pembroke, Clem (Linda); and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Greg McKinnon. Greg will live on in all of us through his wisdom, insight, humour, 'Gregorisms', mentoring, kindness and generosity. We loved Greg dearly, and he will be missed by many. A memorial service will take place, Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 2 p.m., at St. Andrew's Anglican Church located at 2 Circassion Dr., Cole Harbour, N.S. A reception will follow in the church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Kidsport Nova Scotia, online at www.kidsportcanada.ca or by phoning 425-5450 ext 350. Condolences can be sent by e-mail to baseball@accesscable.net. Gregorism: "If you have one or two great shots in your golf game, that's a good game."
