It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Mom, Ellen MacKinnon on January 21, 2021, in her 100th year at Highland Manor, Neils Harbour. Mom was born in Edwardsville to Lambert & Katie (Lewis) Matthews on October 20, 1920.
Mom moved to South Harbour when she married her sweetheart Ernest MacKinnon in 1946. Sadly she was widowed 12 years later. She remained in South Harbour where she raised her 4 children in a loving, happy home. Mom was a strong woman, who overcame many adversities and had a positive impact on the many lives that she touched. Family was everything to mom and nothing made her happier than company. Mom was much loved and will be sadly missed by all of us.
Besides our dad and her parents, mom was predeceased by brothers Murray (Mary), Violet Ashe (Herb), Joe (Dorothy), stepsister Gertie Lewis (Wes) and brother-in-law Johnny (Emma) MacKinnon.
Left to mourn her passing are her children, Floyd (Jean), Guy, Austine (Richard) and Linda, grandchildren Jamie, Roger, Darryl, Michelle, Samantha, Laura Lee, Kim, Nick, Leigh Jai and Raychelle, 12 great grandchildren. Also left behind are 9 nieces and 12 nephews. She was predeceased by 2 nieces and 2 nephews.
There are no words that can tell how much we appreciate the doctors and staff at Highland Manor and at Buchanan Memorial Hospital for the love and care Mom received. They all went above and beyond.
Cremation has taken place. The arrangements are in the trusted hands of Fillmore and Whitman, Sydney Mines. A funeral will be held at St Andrew's Anglican Church, Neil's Harbour on July 2, 2022 with Rev. Carolyn Sharpe presiding.
Memories and condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.fillmoreandwhitman.com.