Marion Mackinnon

Born in Main-A-Dieu, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Catherine (O’Neil) Lahey of Main-A-Dieu.

She was a member of St. Margaret’s parish, Grand Mira South, as well as the Ladies Aid Group. Marion received her elementary education in Main-A-Dieu, high school at Holy Angles, Sydney; secondary education at the Normal College in Truro, Xavier Junior College, Sydney and Dalhousie University in Halifax. She was a teacher and principal for 45 years. She had a life membership in the N.S. Teacher’s Union, Nova Scotia School of Administration and Retired Teachers Association. Besides receiving 2 Doctorate Degrees, Marion was a 4-H leader for 65 years and had the honor of having a 4-H building named in her honor. She was also active in politics and was a die-hard Liberal. Among her many awards, she was very proud of receiving the Queen Elizabeth Silver Jubilee Metal for Community Service as well as the Queen Elizabeth 50th Anniversary Gold Medal.

She is survived by daughters Anne (Gary) Miller, SK; Hughena (Roger)Deveau, Cheticamp Island; Florence (Eddie) Roper, BC; Alena (Bruce) Turnbull, Truro; sons Fabian (Helen), Glace Bay; Bryden (Chris), Sydney; Charles (Joan), Frenchvale; Russell (Michelle), Hfx; Campbell, Grand Mira South; Angus (Margaret), Win.; brother Kenneth Lahey, Main-A-Dieu; 39 grandchildren, 47 great grandchildren,1 great great grandchild, daughters-in-law Barbara and Dorothy and by a special sister Ruth Whalen.

She was predeceased by her husband Neil of 59 years; sons Joe Pat and Allen ‘CP’ and daughters Pauline and Edna, sisters, Jane, Blanche, Beatrice, brother Tom and grandson Neil Bernard.

Visitation for Dr. MacKinnon will take place at T.W.Curry Parkview Chapel on Tuesday from 1-4 & 6-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday at 11 am at St. Margaret’s Church, Grand Mira South with Rev. Paul McGillvray officiating. Interment in the parish cemetery.

Donations to the St. Margaret’s Parish Building Fund, Ladies Aid or a charity of choice.Condolences to www.twcurry.com