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David McKinnon Obituary

I wasn't there the morning when my father, David McKinnon, age 71, of Vernon passed away in his home unexpectedly on December 18. David was born in Hartford to Joseph and Eveleen McKinnon and raised in Windsor, CT. David had a passion for beautiful cars, from Cadillacs to Cordobas, you name it he loved to make them sparkle in the sunshine. His eyes told of unspoken words and his radiant smile would convey the happiness of his soul. His warmth, laser-like wit and ready, hearty laugh were all contagious. He found happiness in the perfect putt, the crack of the bat, the sight of the green monster, but the real meaning of his life lay in his deep love for his family and friends. He was close to his late grandmother Gertrude McKinnon, with whom he shared a deep spiritual faith. I didn't get to tell him all the things I had to say, but I want to say thank you for your guiding hand and for making all my dreams come true. I hope you're as proud of me as I am of you. He is deeply loved and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. David is survived by his beloved daughter Carla Marquand and his grandson Kaiden Kennedy of Fairbanks, Alaska and his great love Amalia Bohorquez of Glastonbury; by his siblings Joseph, Eveleen and Debra McKinnon; nieces Stacy, Tiffanie, Nancy, Dawn and Desiree; and his cousins Kathleen, Bill, Beth and Ellen Curry and Mary Curry Levine, Kathleen Bisson, and Chris and Marie Garlasco and Anne Grub Garlasco. His burial will be at Mount Saint Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Carmon Funeral Home has care of arrangements. To leave on-line condolences please visit www.carmonfuenralhome.com

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Published by Hartford Courant on Jan. 8, 2021.

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Jenny ramirez

February 4, 2021

We've been friends for 43 years I never forget you you werel like a grandfather to my grandchildren and a stepdad to my daughter you have a heart of gold you will be so missed I lost a lot when I lost you rest in peace my dear friend

Tiffanie

January 19, 2021

Thanks uncle Dave for taking me under your wing! Thanks for being like a father to me. I will always love you.

Eveleen McDonald

January 15, 2021

January 15, 2021

Growing up, my brother Dave was my guardian angel, protector, friend and confidant. His intelligence, wit and charm got us out of some tricky situations.

As an adult, I sought my brother’s advise on family, personal and professional matters. Dave was a sensitive, respectful listener. The depth of his love and compassion was remarkable. I still don’t believe he is gone.

Eveleen

Amalia Bohórquez

Planted Trees

Susan Metzler-Kirkman

January 12, 2021

I knew David in high school. He was a great guy.
What a beautiful tribute you wrote about your dad.

Joe Mckinnon

January 12, 2021

David was a great brother. Life took us in different directions, but we managed to keep in touch. Every time we spoke on the phone or during those rare visits to Connecticut, my mind went back to those days on London Rd where we lived and played as kids and young adults. His life was full of ups and downs, but he was always loyal to his friends and family. He had a very unique sense of humor that no one who heard it could forget. I miss him terribly and I like to think he knows it.

Amalia Bohorquez

January 10, 2021

This last picture was taken the day of my birthday in November 2020. David, I will love you and miss you, and you will be forever in my heart. Natalie and Nicole will miss you. Now, you are in heaven.

Amalia Bohorquez

January 10, 2021

David accompanied me through beautiful and difficult times. He celebrated with me important moments such as the birth of my grandkids, recitals, games, birthdays... He also corrected my English and was an excellent teacher.

Amalia Bohorquez

January 10, 2021

On September 19th, 2004 a great love was born. David was thoughtful, affectionate and a good dancer. We never forgot this special date.

Kathy Sisa Lamb

January 10, 2021

I feel so fortunate to have shared many beautiful moments with David who became like a grandfather for my kids offering unconditional love. He was one of the first people we met when we moved to Connecticut from Massachusetts and previously from California. He made us love CT since he was very knowledgeable about the history of the state and knew about many beautiful local places. Although he never became comfortable with the GPS or with phones apps such as waze or google maps, he loved to find places with his atlas, and was a passionate photographer. David will always be in a special place in my heart, and my family and I will miss him tremendously.

Bruce LeFebvre

January 9, 2021

Dave was a great roommate at 7 Upton Street, Wilson he was quick to make fun of us but always laughed at himself as well.
One of many friends to come out of the Green Manor section of town.
Lots of really great memories
TOP David

Jon Berman

January 9, 2021

David was a good friend, a good soul with a big heart. But it was his quick wit and charming , loving and brutally honest sense of humor , with that twinkle in his eye, which I will never forget.

Angela & David Wendell

January 8, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Angela Wendell & Family

January 8, 2021

David was al great man with a beautiful heart He did everything to make people very happy specially to my sister who really love him with all her heart, Kathy my niece, her hisband Cliff and the beautiful girls Nicole and Natalie. He cares about them so much and he did everything for them to make them so happy.
We really love him and always we went to Coneccticut we have a great time with him. He was a very smart man. Hard working and a very caring person. We miss him so much but he is with God and in the better place in Heaven. RiP David ❤

scott mckinnon

January 8, 2021

David and Mike (our Shepard at the time who liked to drink beer) ;-)

scott mckinnon

January 8, 2021

David when he lived on the farm in Ohio with Terri when she was a baby. Around 1969-70ish.

Scott McKinnon

January 8, 2021

Very sorry to hear our brother passed away unexpectedly. He will be greatly missed. He was always had a way to make you smile.

We love and miss you David!!

Scott, Tony, Terri, Tina McKinnon

This is a pic of David and Terri at Marie's Wedding.

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