Obituary of George MacKinnon

MacKINNON, George Francis World War II Veteran, peacefully at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre on Tuesday, November 30, 2010, in his 97th year. Predeceased by his beloved wife Alice (nee Plumtree) and son Buddy. Survived by grandsons Shawn and Shane, and by daughter-in-law Toni. George will be greatly missed by his sister Mary (Mamie) McClelland, family, friends and caregivers. An avid writer, mentor, and fundraiser for the arts and health services, George loved life and never stopped learning, and will be remembered for his great generosity. The family will receive friends at the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME - A.W. MILES CHAPEL, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Davisville Avenue) from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Friday, December 3rd. The Funeral Mass to celebrate his life will be held in ST. ANSELM'S CHURCH, 1 MacNaughton Road, on Saturday, December 4th at one o'clock. Following the Mass, a reception will be held in the Rosedale Room at Humphrey-Miles. If desired, donations may be made to Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto M4N 3M5. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.