James “Jim” McMackin
1936-2018
It is with heavy hearts that the family of James
“Jim” Robert McMackin, husband of Ruth (Daigle) McMackin,
announce his passing on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at the Saint John
Regional Hospital surrounded by his family in song and prayer. Born on
April 22, 1936 in Upham, NB, Jim was the son of the late Joseph and
Sarah (Meehan) McMackin.
Before sustaining a life-altering brain injury in 1975, Jim
was very involved with volunteerism, particularly with his Church, an
institution that remained very important to him until the end of his
life. He was a loyal and loving husband and was committed to
his children, attending all of their activities with pride. After his
injury he inspired those children and all who loved him with his
patience, perseverance, acceptance and interest in everyone. Jim loved
music, tea, Tim Hortons coffee, cards and bowling. He was
particularly proud of his employment at Dominion Stores and of his VW
watch, given to him when his cherished “bug” hit 100,000
miles. Jim was a member of the Knights of Columbus and for
twenty-five years the KV Seniors.
Besides his beloved wife Ruth, he is survived by his sons
Michael (Alison) McMackin of Moncton, and Christopher (Kimberley
VanWart) McMackin of Quispamsis; daughters Michelle Anderson of Saint
John, and Joanne (Lloyd) Jackson of Ontario; grandchildren: Brodie,
Emily, Claire, Sarah, Carter, Amy, Kevin and Matthew; brothers Elward
(Phyllis) of Hampton, Joseph (Barb) of Hammondvale, Pat (Ruby) of
Sus, Andy (Maureen) of Ontario, and Henry of Ontario; sisters
Roberta (late Ronald) Bourque of Quispamsis, Donna (Mike) McPhee of
Quispamsis, Mary Mahoney of Sus and Barb (Norman) Seeley of
Rothesay.
Jim was predeceased by his parents; brothers, David, Bernie
and Peter; sisters Anna McMackin and Josie (the late Bert) Beyea, as
well as his best friend Doug.
Arrangements are under the care of Kennebecasis
Funeral Home, 152 Pettingill Road (849-2119), with
visiting on Sunday, October 28, 2018 from 3-8 PM. A Knights of
Columbus prayer service will take place at 8:00 PM. A Mass of
Christian Burial will take place at St. Mark’s Catholic Church on
Monday, October 29, 2018 at 10:00 AM with a reception to follow in St.
Mark’s church hall. Interment will take place in Sacred Heart Cemetery
in Norton. Remembrances may be made to the KV Food Basket or St.
Mark’s Church Building Fund.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of James Jim McMackin 19362018..
Death notice for the town of: Saint John, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick