It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Darren MacKinnon, age 60, on Friday, April 15, 2022, in Sydney.
Born September 3, 1961, in Sydney, Darren was the eldest son of the late Vincent and Rosalie (Postlewaite) MacKinnon.
He was a member of the Plumbers Local 682 in Sydney and Local 488 in Edmonton. Darren was a longtime fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Blue Jays. In his younger years, he played hockey and rugby, winning a Provincial Men’s Championship with Caladonia RFC of Sydney. Darren cherished the many memories he made with his childhood friends from the North End, especially Jimmy Campbell.
He is survived by the love of his life, Marlene Diamond, Edmonton; sisters, Carol (Danny) Bidart, Susan (Darryl) MacDonald and Tracey (Todd) Marmulak, all of Sydney and Shara (Scott) Morrison, Hammonds Plains; brothers, Lindsay (Angela), David (Kim) and Glenn (Tracey), all of Sydney; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Saturday, April 30, 2022 from 2-4 p.m. A private family graveside service will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Frenchvale.
Words of comfort can be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or e-mail sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca
Darren will always be remembered for his kind heart and giving spirit.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Darren Vincent MacKinnon 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Sydney, Province: Nova Scotia