Ina MacKIRDY

MacKIRDY, Ina BA, BLS, (nee Dearing) We are saddened to announce that our mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend, Ina MacKirdy, BA, BLS, (nee Dearing) passed away peacefully at age 91 on October 10, 2011. Predeceased by husband and Cowichan School Superintendent, Harvey MacKirdy, son Mark, and sister Enid Dearing. She is survived by three children, Judy, John and Janis. Also five grandchildren, Jennifer, Sarah, Kayla, Corbin and Aidan. Ina completed her Bachelor of Arts degree and teacher training at UBC in 1941 and taught secondary school in Abbotsford. She later received a Bachelor of Library Science in the U.S. and continued her Teacher/Librarian career in Powell River. Always an active member of the United Church, early church work included summers in Prince Rupert and the Queen Charlotte Islands, and also included the past 39 years as a member of the Duncan United Church. A "Service of Remembrance " will be held at the Duncan United Church, Friday, October 14 at 2 pm, tea to follow. (Duncan United Church 246 Ingram Street) Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to the Cowichan District Hospital. Condolences may be shared online at www.sandsfuneral.com 639840