John Carroll McKinnon
74, originally from Mulgrave NS, succumbed to cancer in the comfort of his son’s home in Queensland surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. He was born December 21, 1946 in Lochaber NS; he was the son of the late Carroll and Laura (MacDonald) McKinnon. He grew up and raised his own family in Mulgrave. From there is spent many years living in different places usually joining his children where they may be. Kenora, Whitehorse, Vancouver, Newfoundland, Halifax and finally settling in Queensland last fall.
John; always a well-dressed man could often be found sharing conversation about the news and hockey at a local Tim Horton’s. He enjoyed being around his family and proudly attending as many games as he could of his grandson’s hockey.
Johnny is survived by his daughters, Roxanne (Bruce) Ryan, Cornerbrook NL; Tanya (John Vanderheide), Queensland; his sons, Shannon (Allyson), Queensland; Darren (Rhea Skei), Surrey B.C. He loved his family especially his grandchildren, Paige (Darcy), Taylor (Jamie), Brayden (Peyton), Brandon, Haley, Christina, Mitchell, Iyla, Liam and Callum; and he adored his great grandson, Taran. He leaves behind sisters, Carol Crawley, Sydney; Ruby Chisholm, Quispamsis N.B.; brothers, Michael, Mulgrave; Leo (Gail), Linwood and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents; his sister, Jean and brother in law Phillip Crawley.
Due to Covid 19 restrictions a Celebration of life for John will be held at a later date.
The family would like to thank the staff at Unit 5.A VG Site, the Closing the Gap healthcare workers, VON, the Palliative Care home team and Dr. Lang for their loving care, support and guidance. They also appreciated the kind gestures, visits, help and information provided by a number of connected community friends and family. For that they are extremely grateful.
Online condolences can be made to www.rawalker.ca
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Tuesday March 9th 2021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de John Carroll McKinnon Tuesday March 9th 2021..
Ronald A. Walker Funeral Homes
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