MACKINNON, Daniel C.

W.O. (Retired) O.M.M. - C.D.2 C.A.F. (Reg/Res) Sunrise 10 March 1936 Sunset 24 April 2018

With sadness, the MacKinnon family wishes to announce the passing of Dan at the age of 82, after a lengthy illness. Son of the late Dougal and Clara (nee MacLeod) of Glace Bay, NS, he was born in a family of 12 children.

Dan was known by people that knew him as a man with a golden heart, helping whoever needed a hand. He spent a total of 37 years serving in the military (Reg/ Res) in Canada and 9 years in Germany. With the help of 5 of his friends Dan established the Army/Navy/Air force Club CANAF BR#396, it was originally opened on Bridge Street, Carleton Place in 1987, and as a result he was the first elected president of that branch.

Dan is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jackie; his son, Mike (Diane Hammond), and his daughter, Debbie (John Cooney). He was extremely proud of his two grandchildren’s accomplishments in life, Jessie (Matt Burns) and Shane MacKinnon. Also survived by two brothers, Jim and Mike, and two sisters, Patricia Adams and Florence Stoliar.

Predeceased by five brothers, Hector, Rev. Douglas S.F.M., Alec, Brian and Greg, and two sisters, Mary Lou Bratko and Kay MacInnis.

A celebration of life will be held at the Army/Navy/ Air force Club, on Saturday, May 19, 2018, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m.

For those who wish, a donation to the Salvation Army, Carleton Place Hospital or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

We would like to thank the staff at the Carleton Place Hospital for all their wonderful and compassionate care.

Arrangements entrusted to the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Ave., Carleton Place, (613)257-3113.

A final thought, Dan was well known to abide by the saying “I did it my way”.