John Bernard MacKinnon

John Bernard “Bernie” MacKinnon, 81, formerly of Meadows Road, Sydney Forks died in the An Cala Unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital on December 15, 2023. He was the son of the late Neil P and Mary Elizabeth “Bessie” (Fraser) MacKinnon. A quiet man, Bernie loved music of all kinds, especially celtic music. He was an accomplished guitar player and greatly admired the talents of Chet Atkins. He is survived by his sister Theresa Gillis, sisters-in-law Cecilia MacKinnon (Michael) and Marguerite MacKinnon (Malcolm) and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, John C, Neil, Malcolm and Michael and his sisters, Peggy, Mary T, Minnie Flaherty and three sisters (Mary, Annie and Betty in infancy). He was also predeceased by brothers-in-law, Rannie Gillis and Pat Flaherty and sisters-in-law Chris (Campbell) and Marguerite (LeClair).

Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. A Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, December 19, at 10 a.m., St Mary’s Church, East Bay. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.twcurry.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Palliative Care Unit.