Obituary of Patricia MacKinney

The passing of Patricia “Pat” Marie (Howe) MacKinney of Fredericton, NB, wife of the late Robert MacKinney, occurred on Monday, July 18, 2011 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital, Fredericton, NB. Born on January 17, 1918 in Fosterville, NB, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Clare Howe. Pat was a member of Wilmot United Church. She worked in retail ladies fashions. Pat is survived by her son, Herschel McKinney (Mary) of Fredericton, NB; several grandchildren; two great grandsons; one great granddaughter; sister, Gwen Blackie (John) of Fredericton, NB; son-in-law, Phil Barton of Fredericton, NB; daughters-in-law, Genevieve MacKinney of Moncton, NB and Joyce MacKinney of Saint John, NB; several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her daughter, Glenda Barton; sons, Warner and Robert Jr. and brother, Herbert Howe. Visitation will take place at York Funeral Home, 302 Brookside Drive on Thursday, July 21, 2011 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A Memorial Service will take place at York Funeral Home’s T. Gordon MacLeod Memorial Chapel on Friday, July 22, 2011 at 11 am with Rev. Bob Jones officiating. Honourary Pallbearers for the service will be Derrek Barton, Kent McKinney, Phillip Barton Jr. and Myles MacKinney. Interment will take place in Forest Hill Cemetery. For those who wish, remembrances may be made to the New Brunswick Heart and Stroke Foundation, Multiple Sclerosis Society or the Canadian Diabetes Association. Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com