Whitney Pier, NS
October 10, 1934 - August 18, 2024
With heavy hearts we, the family, announce the passing of our dad, John ‘Jack’ MacKinnon, age 89, on Sunday, August 18, 2024, surrounded by his loving family and friends.
Born on October 10, 1934, in New Victoria, Jack was the son of the late Joseph and Lily (Cunliffe) MacKinnon.
A strong man who survived being buried alive 43 years ago, Jack had a love for life, from boating and laughing with his very special friends, Tommy and Debbie on the Bras d’Or Lakes to singing along with his favorite Newfoundland music.
Jack is survived by his loving daughter and caregiver, Sharon (Jimmy) Bona; son, Danny (Loretta); grandson, JJ (Chyloe); granddaughter, Crystal; great-grandchildren, Hannah, Austin, and Jesse; sister, Melinda; brothers-in-law, Davie (Martha) Osborne, Jack (Val) Osborne, Martin ‘Boots’ Osborne, Tommy (Debbie) Osborne, and sister-in-law, Mary Lou Grant.
Besides his parents, Jack was predeceased by the love of his life, wife, Lynn; brothers, Danny, Phillip, Billy, Michael, Peter, and little Phillip; sisters, Mary, Sabina, Margaret, Evelyn, and Annie Mae; brothers-in-law, Johnny Grant, and Raymond ‘Jumbo’ Atkinson; sisters-in-law, Hannah ‘Ducky’ Osborne, Vivian Osborne, and grandson, John Daniel. Dad was also predeceased by his dog and loyal buddy, Sookie. You didn’t see one without the other.
Special thanks to all who helped with Dad’s care, especially Francis Wludyka, who started out as a home care worker and ended up as family.
Although our heart feel shattered, we know we can’t stay blue for your wish to be with Mom again has finally come true.
“Dad you will always be remembered and never be forgotten, Love you always”
As Dad would always say. “Good Night Irene, Good Night Irene, I’ll see you in my dreams”
Visitation and memorial service to celebrate the life of Jack MacKinnon will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.), Whitney Pier on Friday, September 20, 2024. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. with the memorial service to follow at 11:30 a.m. in the All Faith Chapel with Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating. Interment will take place in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks.
Donations in memory of Jack may be made to the SPCA.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
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