Charles Edward MacKillop
1949-2021
Charles Edward
MacKillop – age 72, of New Minas, born July 31, 1949, passed
away peacefully on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 in the Valley
Regional Hospital, Kentville.
Born in Sydney Mines,
Cape Breton Nova Scotia, he was the adopted son of the late Hugh and
Florence (MacInnes) MacKillop.
Charles was a loving
husband, father, friend who was adored by his grandchildren, nieces
and nephews. He had been employed as a stationary engineer and worked
in various locations throughout the Maritimes. He enjoyed fishing,
hunting, painting and golfing. He also enjoyed playing the guitar and
harmonica. Charles was always quick to fix anything broken or make his
own improvements, he had such an inventive and creative mind. Charles
also had a great sense of humor, always leaving you
laughing.
Charles is survived by
his wife of over 50 years, Marilyn; his son, Robert (Rosa); his
daughter, Melanie; his sister, Linda Cameron; his brother, John
Struthers; his grandchildren as well as several nieces and
nephews.
In addition to his
adopted parents, he was predeceased by three brothers and three
sisters.
Cremation has taken
place and there will be no visitation, by request. A funeral service
will be held at a later date. A video webcast of the funeral service
will be available at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 31, 2021. Effective
October 4, 2021, in accordance with the Nova Scotia Proof of Full
Vaccination Policy, proof of full vaccination will be required to
attend visitations, services and receptions held in or by the White
Family Funeral Home. His family would like to extend a
special thanks to the staff, nurses, and caregivers at the Valley
Regional Hospital, Kentville for their dedication, support, and
kindness. Donations in memory may be made to the Valley Regional
Hospital Foundation. Arrangements have been entrusted to the White
Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.
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Death notice for the town of: Kentville, Province: Nova Scotia