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Daniel MacKinnon Obituary

WILMINGTON -- Daniel J. MacKinnon Jr., a lifelong resident of Wilmington, died unexpectedly Thursday, Oct. 26, in Bedford. He was 45.

He was born in Winchester, June 2, 1961, the beloved son of Brenda L. (Shrier) Carr of Wilmington, and Daniel MacKinnon Sr. of Florida and New Hampshire. He graduated from Shawsheen Valley Technical High School in Billerica in 1979.

Mr. MacKinnon was self-employed as an electrician.

He enjoyed riding dirt bikes, snowmobiles and motorcycles. He loved children and loved to spend time taking his kids to the fair or enjoying time with his nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he is survived by his children, Janelle MacKinnon, residing in New Hampshire, Heather, Ryan and Taylor MacKinnon of Andover; his brothers and sister, John MacKinnon and his wife, Shirley, of Troy, N.H., Cheryl Ann Donahue and her husband, Mike, of Lowell, and Mark MacKinnon of Wilmington; his stepfather, Roy Carr of Wilmington; his stepmother, Nancy MacKinnon of Florida and New Hampshire; his nieces and nephews, Matt and Jake MacKinnon, Kristy and Tanya Donohue; a great-uncle of Christian.

He is also survived by his girlfriend, Debbie Michaud of Bedford; many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He also leaves his former wife, Pamela (Kenson) MacKinnon of Andover.

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

Published by Lowell Sun on Oct. 29, 2006.

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Laurie Blaisdell

November 10, 2006

Dan,

I was sorry to hear of the loss of your son. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dorothy & Barbara Devlin

October 31, 2006

Brenda, Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Dot & Barb

Ann Marie Cantwell

October 30, 2006

Brenda, Cheryl, Mike and family - I am so sorry to hear of your loss. No words can express my sadness. Plase know you are loved and we are here if you need anything.

Love - Ann Marie

George (BUTCH) Blaisdell

October 29, 2006

sorry to hear about Dan [email protected]

Dottie Titchen

October 29, 2006

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

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