Peter A. MacKinnon Sr.
- November 2, 1946 - January 25, 2012
- Melrose, Massachusetts
of Peter's Passing
- In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to:)
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St. Joseph's Parish
173 Albion St.
Wakefield, MA 01880
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“Kelly and Peter, Mark and I are so very sorry for your great loss. Because of sudden family illness, we were unable to attend any of the services...Read More »
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1 of 31 | Posted by: June and Mark Pearson and family - MA
“Peter and Kelly,
I was so sorry to hear about your father passing away. He was such a great guy. You were very lucky to have him. My whole family...Read More »
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2 of 31 | Posted by: Lauren O'Malley
“I am saddened and shocked to hear of Peter's passing.
My prayers are with the McKinnon and Masci family.
God Bless!
Josephine Ray and family
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3 of 31 | Posted by: Josephime Ray
“Dear Peter and Kelly,
We were so shocked and saddened at the news that your dad had passed, and with your mom as well. We want to extend our...Read More »
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4 of 31 | Posted by: Rich and Andrea Fountain - MA
“Please find comfort in knowing Peter is now is the presence of GOD for eternity.
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5 of 31 | Posted by: Robert Accorto - Palm Beach, FL
“Dear Peter and Kelly:
I am very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He was a great guy, who everyone loved. I worked with your dad ( and also...Read More »
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6 of 31 | Posted by: Karen Lombard - Arlington , MA
“Peter and Kelly
Saddens me to have to write to your family again in such a short period of time. Very fond memories of Dad, Police escorts...Read More »
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7 of 31 | Posted by: Bill Patterson - Pleasant Praire, WI
“Kelly so sorry to hear about your dad, the photos brought tears to my eyes.You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Love you Diane
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8 of 31 | Posted by: Diane Costello - Winter Garden, FL
“What a great guy, always had a pleasant word to say. I'll miss him.
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9 of 31 | Posted by: mary wshington - cambridge, MA
“To the MacKinnon Family,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your Dad. He was my friend in work for many years. We met everyday for our cigarette...Read More »
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10 of 31 | Posted by: Donna Henry - Malden, MA - Friend
“We are heartbroken and devastated we spent the last ten years in Maine doing everything together. We renewed our wedding vows at St. Mary's church...Read More »
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11 of 31 | Posted by: Larry & Helen Malone - Arlington, MA
“Peter Jr., Kelly, Paul & Family,
So sorry to hear of Peter's passing. Please accept my sincere condolences at the loss of Peter. I had heard from...Read More »
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12 of 31 | Posted by: Ken Leahy - Windham, NH
“It is with heavy heart that I send you my condolences for your loss. I have known Peter for my whole career(25 yrs) as a Police officer.Early in my...Read More »
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13 of 31 | Posted by: Richard Lauziere - Cambridge, MA
“There are absolutely no words to express how badly my heart is broken over your loss...
You were and always will be one the greatest men I have ever...Read More »
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14 of 31 | Posted by: Jennifer MacKinnon - Lynn, MA
“I am a friend of Mr. MacKinnon's son Peter. My heart and prayers go out to his entire family during this difficult time. I remember Mr. MacKinnon...Read More »
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15 of 31 | Posted by: John Quinlan - Peabody, MA
“Peter you are now with the love of your life. You were the best. I remember the happy times when I was dating Anthony we'd just go to your house to...Read More »
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16 of 31 | Posted by: Denise Masci - Arlington, MA
“To the MacKinnon family; On behalf of myself and wife Flo, I wish to express our deepest sympathy on your loss. your mother and father were good...Read More »
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17 of 31 | Posted by: Paul La Cewdra - Ogunquit, ME
“Dear Kelli and Peter,
Gen and I are out of state, Chris called us with the sad news that big Peter had passed away. We were shocked and saddened....Read More »
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18 of 31 | Posted by: frank McNamara - Saugus, MA
“Dear Peter and Kelli,
We were all very saddened by the news. We are all stunned . So Sorry for your loss. I would take some comfort knowing...Read More »
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19 of 31 | Posted by: Beth Learson - MA
“Pete, after Mom & Dad passed away the only good thing I could think about was that I could now talk with them anytime I wanted to without picking up...Read More »
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20 of 31 | Posted by: Paul MacKinnon - Holden, MA
“After losing Suzanne, I never in my wildest dreams would I find out that you my dear friend Peter would pass on. You were such a big part of the...Read More »
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21 of 31 | Posted by: Erin Bradley - friend
“I am a survivor of Mother-loss. Lost my mom at age 21. And what I have learned I wish to share with Pete and Kelly. Now more than ever you put...Read More »
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22 of 31 | Posted by: Tasia Fatone - Middletown, NJ
“Peter and Kelly - we are so saddened and shocked by this news. Your Dad was a great man, who always took time to say hello when we rode down the...Read More »
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23 of 31 | Posted by: Judy Tenaglia - Naples, FL
“Kelly and Peter,
I was so saddened to hear this news. Your dad was a one of a kind man always with a smile on his face. My thoughts and prayers are...Read More »
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24 of 31 | Posted by: TanIa Kader - Everett, MA
“Kelly and family, I am truly sorry for the loss of your dad. He was a great man. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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25 of 31 | Posted by: Betty Ramette Ward - Wakefield, MA
“Peter
You took me on my first "date" all those years ago. During our Hampton Beach vacations, you always set aside a night just for me. We would...Read More »
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26 of 31 | Posted by: Karla Cerulle - Wakefield, MA
“Peter and Family,
I am very sorry and saddened for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Debbie Salah
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27 of 31 | Posted by: Debbie Salah
“I do not have a memory of Peter because I don't think I ever met him. But I have know his brother, Paul for at least 45 years and I remember...Read More »
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28 of 31 | Posted by: Arlene Tallberg - Eliot, ME
“First Person EVER with a beeper!
First Person to ever have a MOPED!
Some of the things I will never forget Peter, you called the paging company...Read More »
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29 of 31 | Posted by: MR AND MRS FRANKII ELLIOTT (JOHNSON) - CA
“Dad
I can't believe you are gone, I love you and miss you. I am glad we got to watch the Patriots together this past Sunday. I will miss you...Read More »
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30 of 31 | Posted by: Peter MacKinnon Jr - MA - Son
“The Gately Family and Staff wish to express our sincere sympathy to you. It is our hope that we may be able to make a difficult time more bearable....Read More »
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31 of 31 | Posted by: John W. Gately, Fred Sprague & Steve Bartholomew - MA
Peter A. MacKinnon Sr. passed away suddenly at Massachusetts Hospital in Boston on January 25, 2012; he was only 65 years of age. Peter was born in Troy, New York to the late Arthur & Dorothy (MacLennan) MacKinnon, was raised in Brookline and graduated from Brookline High School. He lived in Everett for several years before moving to Melrose in 1965. Mr. MacKinnon worked as an assistant clerk magistrate at the Cambridge Middlesex Court House for 42 years, retiring in August of 2011. He was also a bail commissioner for many years. Peter loved spending time with his grandchildren, was an avid football fan and spent summers in Ogunquit Maine for the last 14 years. Mr. MacKinnon was the loving husband of the late Suzanne M. (Masci) MacKinnon, who passed away on September 28, 2011. Beloved father of Kelly-Ann Manuel & her husband John of Weymouth and Peter A. MacKinnon Jr. & his wife Jennifer of Lynn. Cherished grandfather of Connor Manuel, Drew & Cole MacKinnon. Brother of Paul MacKinnon & his wife Kate Foley of Holden. Son-in-law of Marie (Thomas) Masci of Arlington. Brother-in-law of Elaine Cowie of Billerica and Anthony & Denise Masci of Arlington. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral from the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St. Melrose on Monday January 30th at 8:45AM. A Funeral Mass to celebrate Peter's life will be held at St. Joseph's Church, 173 Albion St. Wakefield, at 10AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Sunday from 3:00-7:00PM. Interment at Glenwood Cemetery in Everett. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Peter's name to St. Joseph's Parish, 173 Albion St. Wakefield, MA 01880.




