Robert M. MacKinnon

STUART, FL - Robert M. MacKinnon, 91, passed away Friday, July 22nd in The Treasure Coast Hospice, Stuart, Florida. He was the husband of Marjorie (Harrison) MacKinnon, and they would have celebrated their 68th anniversary in September of this year.
Born in Chepachet, R.I., the son of Ethel (Nason) and John MacKinnon, Bob was a toolmaker, and was Plant Manager of Production for Sweet Mfg. Company in Mansfield, Ma. when he retired.
Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, Mark, and a daughter, Leslie, both of Florida, a sister, Elizabeth Place (Lewis) of Pascoag, R.I., three granddaughters, Kaitlyn of Florida, Joanna and Jennifer and two great grandsons, Benjamin and Samuel, all of Rhode Island. He was preceded in death by his sister, Shirley Scaramella, and by an infant brother, James.
He also leaves two nieces, Geraldine Danforth and Kathryn Brown and a nephew, Lewis Place III.
A graduate of Burrillville High School, Bob served in the Army during WWII as a forward observer in the 93rd Motor Battalion from 1943 to 1946, and was awarded a Bronze Star for bravery.
Bob and family spent many happy hours camping, and he built a campground in Stetson, Maine which he and Marjorie operated for 13 years before retiring to Florida. He was also an avid fisherman and hunter.
At his request, funeral arrangements will be private. Anyone who wishes may make a contribution to The Treasure Coast Hospice, 1201 SE Indian Street, Stuart, Florida or The American Heart Asssociation.