Beverley Cecila (Johnson) MacKinnon – 74,
Salmon River, passed away peacefully with her husband, Nelson at her
side, on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at Colchester East Hants Health
Centre, Truro. Beverley faced her battle with ALS with much grace and
courage. Born in Truro, at the old hospital on the corner of Queen
Street and Normandy Avenue, she was the youngest of six daughters of
the late Cecil and Matilda (Dowe) Johnson.
Beverley was a graduate of Success Business College (Medical
Secretary Diploma) and of Frobisher Early Childhood Development Centre
(Diploma). As a result and because she loved working with children,
she spent many years working in daycares. She was a very kind and
loving person, and everyone who was graced by her presence and knew
her, will greatly miss her.
Beverley is survived by her loving husband of 56 years,
Nelson MacKinnon; daughters, Sherry MacKinnon (Monte Emery), Jennifer
MacKinnon; son, Keegan MacKinnon; grandsons, Reilly Clark, Alexander
Emery; sisters, Betty Carrigan, Frances (Norman) Crosby;
brother-in-law, John Robidoux. Along with her parents, she was
predeceased by her sisters, Susan (David “Jr.”) Betts, Jean
Robidoux, Carol (Curtis) Redden; brother-in-law, Donald
Carrigan.
We would like to thank the nursing staff of Palliative Care
Unit (CEHHC), Dr. Dave Henderson and Dr. Cortney Smith who cared for
Beverley in her final days and the VON nurses who attended Beverley at
home; you all showed such compassion and kindness.
Graveside service will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, August 7,
2021, at Watson Cemetery, 1997 East Prince Street, Salmon River,
Reverend Gary MacDougall officiating. If so desired, donations in
Beverley’s memory to ALS Society of Nova Scotia are
welcomed.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall –
Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Private messages of
condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Beverley’s
obituary on-line and selecting “Send A Condolence” at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Beverley Cecila Johnson MacKinnon 1947 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia