Dave-MacKinnon-Obituary

Dave MacKinnon

Vancouver, British Columbia

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Vancouver, British Columbia

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Dave MacKinnon passed away in Vancouver, British Columbia. The obituary was featured in The Vancouver Sun on February 18, 2016.

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To all David's family and Maureen!
I just want to say my Mom taught the world of all you guys and frequently visited MacKinnon's point. Maureen thanks so much for being there for us when Mom (Mildred) passed away. At this time, I would like to extend my sympathy to you and all your beautiful family.
You have my sympathy,
Marleen

Mildred Campbell with her grandchildren

I have many fond memories of Dave from tumultuous times together in Cape Breton in 1980. He was a mountain amongst men - it was an honour and a pleasure to work with him. I was an apprentice to a Master. My sincere condolences to his loved ones.

Will their be a service in Vancouver

Sincere condolence to your family and close friends. From the short time I was privileged to know you, during Jenny Kwan's campaign, I can imagine how much they will miss you. Your never-ending stories & knowledge, sense of humour, and kindness to others will always stay with me. Thank you for all you gave.

Dave was truly a great guy with a lot of practical history behind him--especially in helping people and organizing for a freer more egalitarian and sustainable world. Really enjoyed working with him on NDP election campaigns. This is truly a saddening loss.

Thank you Dave for your dedication to the progressive movement. I am forever grateful to you for your incredible hard work, diligence and guidance during one of the longest federal election campaign in Canadian history. My deepest condolences to Susan and the family. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Dave MacKinnon was one of the most dedicated advocates for workers that I've ever met - and a former federal NDP president, an NDP candidate, a union activist and a wonderful person.

Dave was an enormous help to me when I was at the BC Federation of Labour and beyond because of his enormous knowledge of the Employment Standards Act - the rules that try to protect non-union workers in BC. Dave was an Industrial Relations Officer for many years in the Ministry of Labour and continued to...

Your love for life and work for a better society will be missed and remembered Dave.