It is with heavy hearts the family announces the passing of our treasured mother, Betty McKinnon, on February 26, 2021.
Betty was born November 15, 1924, in Larder Lake, ON to the late William Hanson and Florence Gauthier. The family moved to the wiles of Northern Manitoba during the depression returning to Kirkland Lake in 1933 where she completed her schooling at KLCVI. Betty joined the war effort by working for the Department of National Defence in Ottawa. At the end of the war, Betty returned to Kirkland Lake where she met her future husband, John McKinnon. They married in 1948 and were life-long residents. Betty was an active member of the Federal United Church and later the Trinity United Church. She was also a founding member of The Silver Wings club of Kirkland Lake.
Betty was pre-deceased by her husband John McKinnon and brother Harris and sister-in-law Olive Hanson, brother Albert Hanson and nephew Carl Hanson.
Betty is survived by her loving children Bill (Glenda) McKinnon and Lori (Derrick) Lavallee; her cherished grandchildren Shannon (Jason) Flemming, Jeff (Emmy) McKinnon, Lindsey McKinnon and Christina Lavallee and great-granddaughters Kaylee, Jenna and Chelsea Flemming. A loving aunt to her dear nieces. Fondly remembered by sister-in-law Pearl Hanson and numerous cousins.
A special thank-you to the staff at “Closing the Gap” for their wonderful care and attention to our mother as well as the staff at Kirkland and District Hospital.
Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, a graveside service will be held at Kirkland Lake cemetery in the summer of 2021, a date to be announced.
In recognition of our mothers’ great love of animals, if desired, memorial donations to Advocates for Northern Animals can be made online at klana.ca/index.php/donate-to-advocates/ or by mail.
2021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Betty McKinnon nee Hanson 2021..
Décès pour la Ville:Kirkland Lake, Province: Ontario