MacKINNON (Nock), Murdena "Dena" Mae – Age 83, Whycocomagh, Inverness Co., died peacefully with her children by her side, on Saturday, November 23, 2019, in the Inverary Manor, Inverness. Born in Kewstoke, Inverness Co., on May 15, 1936, she was a daughter of the late William and Catherine (MacLean) Nock. She is survived by her daughter, Cathy (Melvin) MacInnis, Whycocomagh; son, Neil Willie (Leanne) MacKinnon, Aberdeen; grandchildren (who she was so proud of), Brooke, Halifax; and Liam MacKinnon, Antigonish; special nephew, Wayne (Ann) MacKay, Whycocomagh; sisters, Emily (Morrison) MacKay; Kaye (Bubby) Shaw; brothers, Billy and Winston (Jean) Nock; brother-in-law, Malcolm MacLean; sister-in-law, Jessie MacKinnon; numerous (but dearly loved) nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, D.H. MacKinnon (1973); his parents, Neil and Tena Belle MacKinnon; sisters, Peggy (Sam) Pearo; Florrie (Peter Alex) Ferguson, Irene (Malcolm) MacPherson, Shirley (Allie) Rouse; brothers, Sandy (Tena) Nock, Jackie Nock; sisters-in-law, Shirley Nock, Archena MacKinnon and Mary Margaret MacLean; brothers-in-law, Neil D. MacKinnon and Lauchie MacKinnon. Dena was a proud member of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church and long-time member of the Laides Aid. She also sang in the choir at church for many years. She was part of the Bayville Seniors Club, a proud Tory, a Montreal Canadians fan and a fiddle music enthusiast. Mom enjoyed a game of cards, a cup of tea (King Cole and only King Cole!) and was well known for her skills in the kitchen as a cook and baker. She worked at many places over the years, but ultimately The Mull Café and Deli. She lived on Johnson Lane in the heart of Whycocomagh for over 40 years. Her door was always open and the kettle was always on. She was undeniably generous, kind-hearted and humble, but her most desirable attribute was her innate motherly sense, for not only her own children and grandchildren, but for her nieces and nephews, other family members, friends of her children, neighbours and community members. She was brave, hardworking and the face of resiliency. She faced more hardship than was deserved in her lifetime, but only grew more selfless. She was dearly loved and will be deeply missed. The family would like to sincerely thank the staff of the Inverary Manor (Harbour Lights Villa) for their exceptional care throughout her four years there. Words can’t express our appreciation for you all. Visitation will be from 2-9 p.m. on Wednesday in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Whycocomagh. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday from St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Whycocomagh with Margie MacIntyre – LLWL officiating. Burial will follow in Stewartdale Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Stewartdale Cemetery or the Alzheimer’s Society of Nova Scotia. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.haverstocks.com Visitation Information Visitation Wednesday, November 27, 2019 Visitation Time 2-9 p.m. Visitation Location Dennis Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Whycocomagh Service Information Service Date Thursday, November 28, 2019 Service Time 11 a.m. Service Location St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Whycocomagh Burial Information Burial Date Thursday, November 28, 2019 Burial Time Following funeral service Burial Location Stewartdale Cemetery