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Robert MacKINNON Obituary

MacKINNON, Robert B. Of Marshfield, formerly of Neponset, died June 30, at 86 years old, surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of the late Mary G. (Flaherty) MacKinnon, he was a retired Boston firefighter with Engine 3.

Son of the late Ralph A., a Boston fire Lieutenant with Engine 10, and Lucille Irene (LeMay) MacKinnon. Loving father to Robert B. MacKinnon, Jr. and his wife, Claire of Plymouth; Michael P. MacKinnon and his wife, Lisa of Marshfield; Scott A. MacKinnon and his wife, Cara of Marshfield; Amy MacKinnon and her partner, Johannes Pfeifenberger of Cohasset; and Jonathan A. MacKinnon and his wife, Ashleigh of Marshfield. A dear friend to his brothers, John A. MacKinnon of Seattle, WA and Richard D. MacKinnon of Middleborough, retired Boston firefighter with Engine 16, and his wife, Margaret. He is also survived by 12 beloved grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Visiting Hours at the Leighton-MacKinnon Funeral Home, 4 West Washington St./Rte. 58, HANSON, on Sunday, July 7, from 1-4 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Christine's Parish, 1295 Main St./Rte. 3A, Marshfield, on Monday, July 8, at 11:00 a.m. Burial at Couch Cemetery, Marshfield. A reception will follow.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Bob's name to the Boston Firefighters Burn Foundation, 55 Hallet St., Dorchester, MA 02124.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 2 to Jul. 3, 2024.

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Dick George 101st Airborne Division Newburyport

July 3, 2024

Requiescat in pace amica meus! Ave at que vale!

Fred Sullivan

July 3, 2024

My condolences to the MacKinnon children and brother Richie. Bob was a dedicated family man, a true American Patriot, a U. S. Coast Guard veteran, an excellent Firefighter and mentor, with a deep love for ocean fishing since his teens. Not a visit went by without recalling his love and appreciation for his late wife, Mary, and the pride he had for his children and their families. You are missed dear friend, as are your memories of Eagle 3 in the South End.

Roy e. Burrill

July 2, 2024

Brings back fond memories of Bob and the time we spent together in drill school and working part time, together.
A fabulous fire fighter and a great friend

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Leighton-MacKinnon Funeral Home / South Shore Cremation Services - Hanson

4 W Washington St, Hanson, MA 02341

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Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Christine's Parish

1295 Main St./Rte. 3A, Marshfield, MA

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4 W Washington St, Hanson, MA 02341

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