Obituary of Helen MacKinnon

The passing of Helen Cecilia MacKinnon of Tay Creek, NB, wife of the late Garnet MacKinnon, occurred on Monday, March 11, 2013 at the Nashwaak Villa, Stanley, NB. Born on December 4, 1919 in Tay Creek, NB, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Ellen (Guitard) Hayes. She was a member of Stirling United Church, Tay Creek, NB. She was a past member of the Women’s Institute. She was an avid bingo player. Helen especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Helen is survived by her daughters, Mavis Clarkson of Tay Creek, NB and Sylvia Astle (Bill) of Fredericton, NB; three grandchildren, Angela Clarkson (Robert MacInnis) of Fredericton, NB, Lee Clarkson (Melanie) of Tay Creek, NB and Lisa Stairs (Matt) of Fredericton, NB; four great granddaughters, Nicole, Alicia and Chandler Stairs and Bailey Clarkson. Helen was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Besides her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her five sisters, Olive, Josephine, Marjorie, Annie and Laura; six brothers, William Walter, John, James, Joseph and Wilfred Hayes; son-in-law, Gordon Clarkson. Visitation will take place at York Funeral Home, 302 Brookside Drive on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A Funeral Service will take place at York Funeral Home’s T. Gordon MacLeod Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 2 pm with Mr. Wally Ellis (DLM) officiating. Interment will take place in Stirling United Church Cemetery, Tay Creek, NB at a later date. For those who wish, remembrances may be made to Breast Cancer Research, Canadian Diabetes Association or the charity of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com