Obituary of Daisy MacKinnon

Peacefully at home, at the age of 92 years young, on January 13, 2025, the birthday of her youngest brother, Danny. Predeceased by her beloved husband of more than 50 years, John James "Jim" MacKinnon. Devoted mother of Sheila Mackinnon and husband Paul Howard; Jim and late wife April; Sharon and husband Kevin Menzel; Sam (Sandra Boglitch); and Michael and wife Amie. Predeceased by her dear parents Russel and Minnie and her beloved siblings Helen, Marvin, Gordon, Kay (Katherine), Delbert, and Danny. Loving "Granny" or "Grannin" or more commonly just "Daisy" to all her beloved grandchildren, Lisa (Josiah), Jimmy, Jack (Julie), Jessica, Russel, Maggie (Marco), Melissa (Bryan), Lindsey (Colin), Owen, and Hayden, and her great-grandchildren, Clive, Lucy, Jay, Sophia, Matteo, and Norah. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Possessed of an irrepressible positivity and innate caring for others, Daisy was the accomplished owner/operator of the former St. Joachim Manor and Essex Manor retirement homes, where she provided "care with dignity" to all of her residents. Known by all (and her car's license plate) as just Daisy, she will be fondly remembered by all who were privileged to share even a small part of her effervescent life. She was one who inspired joy just by being in her presence and her smile. Visitation will be held at Windsor Chapel - SOUTH CHAPEL on Friday, January 17, 2025, from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, January 18, 2025, from 10:00am until time of funeral service with celebrant Fr. Matthew Durham at 11:00am. A private family interment at Heavenly Rest Catholic Cemetery will follow. As an expression of sympathy donations to the Hiatus House would be appreciated by the family.