MacKINNON, Murdoch Alexander – Age 70, Nevada Valley, Inverness Co., passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 14, 2018. Born on March 9, 1948, Murdoch was the second of four children. Murdoch often talked of happy and loving memories of his childhood. Murdoch was retired but had been employed for many years in the office of Zutphen Contractors, a job he thoroughly enjoyed. Family and friends were very important to Murdoch and his greatest pride and joy were his nieces and nephews. We will remember Murdoch for his kindness, generosity and friendliness. Murdoch is survived by his sister, Mary Catherine (Wesley) Gillis; brother-in-law, Corry van den Heuvel; nieces, Sandria (Brad) van den Heuvel, Krystal (Chase) van den Heuvel; nephew, Alex (Carly) van den Heuvel; grandnieces, Charley and Taylor; grandnephew, Dagen. Murdoch was predeceased by his parents, Alexander and Mary (Haines) MacKinnon; brother, John; sister, Shirlene van den Heuvel (MacKinnon). Murdoch’s family will be receiving visitors in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Whycocomagh on Wednesday from 2-8 p.m. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday from Stewart United Church, Whycocomagh with Rev. Alicia Cox officiating. Burial will follow in Stewartdale Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Stewart United Church or to Stewartdale Cemetery. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.haverstocks.com Visitation Information Visitation Wednesday, December 19, 2018 Visitation Time 2-8 p.m. Visitation Location Dennis Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Whycocomagh Service Information Service Date Thursday, December 20, 2018 Service Time 11 a.m. Service Location Stewart United Church, Whycocomagh Burial Information Burial Date Thursday, December 20, 2018 Burial Time Following funeral service Burial Location Stewartdale Cemetery