Glen Wallace MACKINNON

MACKINNON, Glen Wallace - passed comfortably at home on July 12th, 2008 in the care of his family. Glen is survived by his wife of 60 years, Shirley; children, Joan Paterson (Greg) of Nanaimo, Ken (Claudette) of Barrie, Ontario, Gordon (Catie Racioppa) of Nanaimo and Kathleen Wallace of Kelowna; and eleven grandchildren, Jaimie, Cameron and Bradley Paterson Ashlee Tarabawka; Ryan and Travis Sandos; Lucas and Megan Mackinnon, Kendra Norwood; and Joanne Fleming and Stephen Fuhr; and one great grandson, Justin Fuhr of Victoria. Since retiring from construction in Nanaimo, Glen devoted his time and energy to serving others, being most active in the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 257 in Lantzville. He received the Queen's Jubilee Medal for his service in the Legion as well as being given a life membership. Glen also served as a member of the Citizens' Council on Electoral Reform in BC. Dad will be most missed for his words of wit and wisdom around the campfire, pool table or wherever he may be . . . A brief service will be held at St. Philip's-by-the-Sea in Lantzville on Wednesday, July 16th, 2008 at 1 PM, followed by a reception at the Lantzville Legion. Donations would be gratefully accepted by the Legion Poppy Fund or the Canadian Cancer Society. 11164395