Alan L. McKinnon

Alan L. McKinnon, aged 84, entered into eternal rest May 15, 2012, after a long illness. One of four siblings, Alan was the youngest son of Dr. Frederic and Helen McKinnon. He was a native of Boston, born Feb. 13, 1928, and grew up in West Roxbury. A longtime resident of Milton, after serving in the U.S. Navy, he attended the College of Business Administration Boston University, and earned his master's in Taxation at Bentley College. Alan started his career with the New England Merchants Bank moving to Paterson Teal and Dennison and United Carr Fastener. After the purchase of United Carr Fastener by TRW Alan joined the Bank of Boston as controller and retired from the Bank as EVP and CFO after a 23-year career. Alan actively gave his time having served as the president of the Treasurer Club of Boston where he was named an honorary member for his service. In addition, he was a past president of the Tax Executive Institute, served as treasurer of Milton Hospital, and was an active member of the Milton Hoosic Club where he served on the board and was treasurer. His Catholic faith was a fundamental tenant in his life and gave his time freely to his parish, St. Mary of the Hills in Milton, for over 50 years, serving on the finance committee for number years. In addition Alan was a Knight of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem. His favorite pastime was spending time at his beloved home in Brewster with family and friends His was an avid sailor introducing his sons to his love of the ocean at an early age. He leaves his wife of 56 years, Eleanor (Hannigan) McKinnon; as well as his three sons, Alan Jr. of Marblehead, Brian of Martinez, Ga., and Ian of Columbia, Md.; their wives, Kathryn S. McKinnon, Caroline R. McKinnon and Lise A. McKinnon; seven grandchildren; a number of nieces; and his sister, Helen Adams. His two brothers, Arthur McKinnon and Frederic McKinnon, predecease him.. Wake will be held Thursday 4-8 p.m. at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave., Milton. Funeral Mass will be at Saint Mary of the Hills, 10 a.m., Friday, May 18. He will be interned at Saint Joseph's Cemetery in West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to the Bullfinch Society of the Massachusetts General Hospital or Emmanuel College in Boston in memory of Alan.