April 3, 2016
MacInnis, John Duncan “Jackie”, age 79, South River Road, Antigonish Co., formerly of Cape George passed away on April 3, 2016 in St. Martha’s Regional Hospital, Antigonish.
Born in Antigonish, he was the son of the late Hugh Joseph and Elizabeth Josephine (MacEachern) MacInnis.
Jackie worked as a machinist in Framingham, USA and Port Hawkesbury for over twenty-five years. He also spent many years fishing with his brother, Gus. He spent his retirement years building traps and hanging nets for many fishermen.
He is survived by children: Hughie, Halifax; Johnny, Lakevale; Allan (Darlene), New Glasgow; siblings: Marguerite, Catherine and Gustie.
He was predeceased by his wife Catherine (MacEachern), companion Pat Fleming; sisters: Rita MacInnis; Girty Griffin and Barb MacEachern.
Visitation will be in C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College Street, Antigonish on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral Mass will be held in Holy Rosary Church, Ballantyne’s Cove on Wednesday at 11:00 am with Father Evo DiPierro presiding.
Donations in memory may be made to Holy Rosary Church Restoration Fund. Online condolences: ww.clcurry.com.