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Edward MacKinnon Obituary
Formerly of Dorchester, he was a graduate of Dorchester High School, Boston University Harvard Ext., and City of Boston LPN School of Nursing. Edward worked 54 years as secretary to court justices at the Boston Municipal Court.
He was a member of St. Mark's Parish in Dorchester before moving to East Falmouth 12 years ago. He was a volunteer and Eucharistic minister at Falmouth Hospital, and member of The 3rd Order of St. Francis.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Jean L. (Sheehan) MacKinnon and was the son of the late Donald F. and Barbara (Coyle) MacKinnon. He was the loving father of Janet Whitley and her husband Robert of Canton, Donald MacKinnon and his wife Maura of Braintree, Mary Losi and her husband Francis of East Falmouth, and Elisa Neary and her husband Edward of Marshfield; brother of Barbara Tracey and her husband Joseph of West Roxbury; devoted grandfather of Brian, Christopher, Andrew, Daniel, and Elizabeth Whitley, Jeanne Cappella, Edward and Kathleen MacKinnon, Peter, Ann Marie, Laura, and Timothy Losi.
Visiting hours are in the John-Lawrence Funeral Home, 3778 Falmouth Road (Route 28), Marstons Mills, on Wednesday, from 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held in St. Anthony's Church, Route 28, East Falmouth, on Thursday, at 10:30 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Interment is in St. Anthony's Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Edward's memory to Cobb Memorial School, Box 503, Altamont, NY 12009, c/o Sister Mary Thomas.
For directions or to sign an online condolence, visit johnlawrencefuneralhome.com.
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Kim Costa
August 19, 2008
Jeanne and family~ I am so very sorry to hear of Ed's passing, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Janet Smith Hamele
August 13, 2008
The MacKinnon Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband and father. My family and I were very fortunate to have such a wonderful man and his family as neighbors growing up. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
David and Pennie Cappella
August 12, 2008
Please acept our deepest sympathies, Jeanne and your family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you especially during this sad time.
Susan Reed
August 12, 2008
To Donald & all of the MacKinnon family, I am so sorry about your dads passing. Eddie was a great guy and a witty person. he will be truly missed. my thoughts & prayers are with all of you.
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Cathy O'Neill
August 12, 2008
Dear Elisa and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Lloyd Axelrod
August 12, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.
Carol J Sheehan
August 12, 2008
Dear Aunt Jean and family,
I will miss Uncle Edward very much and even though the only time I saw him was at family gatherings, I loved him very much. I understand the grief you all are going thru and so I will remember you all in my thoughts and prayers. Aunt Jean I will keep you especially in my thoughts and prayers.
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