MacKinnon, Charles Neil – 77, Little Narrows. It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Charles Neil MacKinnon of Little Narrows on Monday, December 27, 2010 in Victoria County Memorial Hospital, Baddeck with his family by his side. He was born July 6, 1933 in Ashfield, Inverness County to the Late John Dan and Isabell (MacDonald) MacKinnon. Charles was a member of Stewart United Church, Whycocomagh and a Trustee of Stewartdale Cemetery. He was a heavy equipment operator for over forty years, retired from Little Narrows Gypsum Plant. Charles was a member of the Iona Volunteer Fire Department. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Jessie (MacInnis); son Lawrence (Janet Gillis) MacKinnon; daughter, Noreen (Miles) Rudderham. Also surviving are grandchildren, Lauren (Jennifer) MacKinnon; Shamus (Kate) MacKinnon; Stephanie Rudderham (Martin) Seaboyer; great- grandchildren, Jacob and Hannah Seaboyer; sister, Christine MacCalder, brother, Frederick (Mary) MacKinnon and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Charles was predeceased by his stepmother, Margaret MacQuarrie, sister, Betty Robbins, brother, Dan Hughie. He was also predeceased by brothers-in-law, Horace Robbins and John MacCalder, sister-in-law, Nan MacKinnon. In honouring Charles wishes there will be no visitation. Funeral service will be held in Stewart United Church, Whycocomagh, Thursday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Donna Tourneur officiating. Burial in Stewartdale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Stewartdale Cemetery Fund. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Whycocomagh. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com Service Information Service Date Thursday, December 30, 2010