Howard MACINNIS

MacINNIS, Howard MacINNIS, Howard - It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Howard MacInnis, age 86, Sydney, on February 16, 2008, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital. He was a son of the late Sadie (Livingstone) and James MacInnis of Sydney, and was predeceased by brothers, James, Russell, Wilbert, Donald, Gordon, and sister, Marie Dalton. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Kathleen (Hadley), and daughters, Peggy (Gerry Jackman), Halifax, and Bonnie (Rene Mabon), Winnipeg. Howard was predeceased by his eldest daughter, Faye Walkey (Calgary). He was a loving Papa to grandchildren, Matthew and Meagan Walkey, Calgary; Michel, David and Nicholas Mabon, Winnipeg. He was a veteran of the Second World War, and served with the 8th Hussars (Princess Louise's), 5th Armoured Regiment in the tank corps. He fought in Italy, Belgium, and Holland. Howard was a member of Branch 128 Royal Canadian Legion, Whitney Pier. He was employed at Sydney Steel as a roller in the blooming mill and retired after 43 years of service. Howard spent many happy days during retirement at his summer home in Port Shoreham, Guysborough Co. He will be fondly remembered by all who knew him as a gentle, caring man with a great smile and a love of sports, especially hockey. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 23, at 2 p.m. in Trinity United Church, Whitney Pier, where he was a life long member. Memorials may be made to the Palliative Care Unit of Cape Breton Regional Hospital or Trinity United Church Memorial Fund.