Marlene Louise (Higgins)
MacKinnon – 71,
Belmont, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2017, at home. Born in Crowes
Mills, she was a daughter of the late Albert Esson and Grace Mae
(Barnhill) Higgins.
Marlene worked for Sun Alliance as an insurance
representative. She enjoyed shopping and loved animals, especially
dogs.
Marlene is survived by her husband, Donald MacKinnon;
brother-in-law, Bill (Val) MacKinnon; sister-in-law, Jill Higgins;
nieces and nephews, Wade (Rona), Bobby (Cara), Garth, Krista (Greg),
Stephen, Tonda (Wade), Kenda (Brad), Lisa (Kevin), Jeff (Theresa);
numerous great nieces and great nephews. Along with her parents, she
was predeceased by her sisters, Rona, Ruth; brother,
Grant.
All are welcome to attend a graveside interment service that
will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, May 13, 2017, at Belmont Cemetery (just
past civic number 862 Belmont Road), Belmont, Reverend Glenn MacLean
officiating. If so desired, donations in Marlene’s memory to
Huntington Society of Canada are welcomed. Arrangements have been
entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young
Street, Truro. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the
family by viewing Marlene’s obituary on-line and selecting
"Send A Condolence" at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com