Irwin MacInnis
1948-2018
MACINNIS, Irwin – Age 70, Port
Hawkesbury. It is with deep sadness we announce the death of Irwin
MacInnis on Wednesday, June 6, 2018. Irwin was born on February 3,
1948 in Antigonish; he was a son of the late Hugh Gillis and Florence
Isobel (Irwin) MacInnis.
He was pre-deceased by his former wife, Sandra
(née Gillis). He is survived by their son, Mark;
grandchildren, Michael, Samuel, Ruth and Caleb; brother, David (Lauren
Racicot).
Irwin began his career at the Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd.,
Heavy Water Plant, before moving to the Stora Kopparberg Pulp and
Paper Plant, both in Point Tupper. He then worked with his father at
H.G. MacInnis Fuels Ltd., which he later purchased from his father
upon Hugh’s retirement. Upon his own retirement
from the family business, Irwin worked in Alberta and Northwest
Territories for several years, an experience he thoroughly enjoyed and
that provided him with many stories with which to entertain family and
friends. Time spent with family and friends was what Irwin most
treasured and enjoyed, and he could always be counted on to lend a
helping hand. Visits with his son and grandchildren were greatly
anticipated and provided special enjoyment. Consistent with his
tendency to help others when he could, Irwin donated his body to
Dalhousie Medical School’s Human Body Donation Program to
assist in the education of the next generation of surgeons and
healthcare professionals.
Visitation will take place on Wednesday, June 13 from 2-4
p.m. and 6-8 p.m. in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, 724
Granville Street, Port Hawkesbury. A ceremony celebrating
Irwin’s life will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 14, also
in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury with Father Conrad
Edwards officiating. Internment will take place at a future date in
St. Joseph Parish Cemetery, Port Hawkesbury.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in
Irwin’s memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova
Scotia, or a charity of your choice. Words of comfort may be forwarded
to the family at: www.haverstocks.com
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Irwin MacInnis 19482018.source
Décès pour la Ville: Port-Hawkesbury, Province: Nova Scotia
