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MacKINNON, Geraldine Lillian - Port Hastings, Inverness Co. It is with deep sadness that we the family of Geraldine Lillian MacKinnon announce her passing on Sunday, December 6, 2020 in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston with her family at her side. She was a daughter of the late Captain Joseph Reid and Dorothy (Richards) Reid. Geraldine was born in Port aux Basque, Newfoundland and moved to North Sydney at an early age where she grew up.
She was a wonderful mother to her family, a great cook and baker, had great artistic talents and above all she was a kind caring person who went out of her way for others who were less fortunate in society. She taught yoga for many years and was an avid bingo player.
She is survived by her husband, Robert MacKinnon: daughters, Wanda, Toronto; Diane Smith Jardine (Bruce deceased), Chester; Bernice Legge (George), Dartmouth; Marlene Jacobi (Eric), Dartmouth; Michelle Melanson (Ron), Halifax; son, James Smith, Lower Sackville; brothers, Percy (Carol), Edmonton, Alberta; Richard (Monique), Mount Uniacke; Gord Seymour (Sherry), Chester; David Seymour, Bridgewater; sisters, Paulette Powers (David deceased), Sydney Mines; Ruth Riaux (Rick), Sydney; Mary Lou, St. John’s, Newfoundland; grandchildren, Darren Smith, Melissa Smith, Todd Hodder, Jeremy Smith, Nicole Smith, Daniel Jardine, Spencer Jardine, Jillian Blinkhorn, Courtney MacMullin, Evan Williams, Morgan Williams, Avery Hartland, great-grandchildren, Katelyn, Brandon, Aiden.
She was predeceased by her first husband, James R. Smith; sons, Joseph and William Smith; brother, Joseph Reid; sisters, Joan Pink, Joanna Scott and Florence Murphy.
At this time, the family would like to thank the nursing staff, doctors and others who cared for Geraldine during her extended stay at Strait Richmond Hospital. Thank you very much for the care and kindness you showed to her. It was much appreciated.
Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. Funeral Service will be held 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 25, in St. David's United Church, Port Hastings with burial to follow in St. David's Cemetery, Port Hastings. In with keeping with COVID -19 requirements, mask are manadatoryand contact tracing information will be collected at the Church. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com
Visitation Information Visitation
There will be no visitation
Service Information Service Date
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Service Time
1:30 p.m.
Service Location
St. David's United Church, Port Hastings
Burial Information Burial Date
August 25, 2021
Burial Time
Following funeral service
Burial Location
St. David's Cemetery, Port Hastings
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