Allan Checkoway

Allan Checkoway

Allan Checkoway Obituary

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Allan Checkoway's passing at the age of 80 has been publicly announced by MacKinnon Funeral Home, Inc. in Whitman, MA .

Legacy invites you to offer condolences and share memories of Allan in the Guest Book below.

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MacKinnon Funeral Home & Cremation Services

760 Washington Street, Whitman, MA 02382

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March 4, 2021

Colleen Ryder posted to the memorial.

March 1, 2021

EARLE WEISS posted to the memorial.

February 28, 2021

Kim Lorig posted to the memorial.

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Colleen Ryder

March 4, 2021

It is with sad hearts that we say goodbye to our Allan. We are all touched by his inspiring life and his creative spirit which launched many thoughtful writings and poems. I am reminded of Leo Buscaglia's message to us all that our beloved friends and family will remember our love and light that we have shared through life's journey. For surely love is Allan's legacy...the greatest comfort to us all.

EARLE WEISS

March 1, 2021

I KNEW ALLAN FOR YEARS IN NATICK AND BEACHWAY EAST CAPE COD.
HE WAS AN ENDEARING HUMAN, SO DIFFICULT TO FIND. HE WAS ALWAYS READY TO HELP ME OR GIVE A BIG HUG. HE IS ETCHED INTO MY VERY BEING, FOR ME NEVER LOST WAS HIS SMILE OF CARING AND FRIENDSHIP. EARLE WEISS

Kim Lorig

February 28, 2021

Dear Jen and Jess-
We are so terribly sorry for the loss of your dad. I have many fun memories from summers in the Cape with all of you! Thinking of you!

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March 4, 2021

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