JAMES MICHAEL McKINNON
We sadly announce James Michael McKinnon passed away on April 20, 2017, at Joseph Brant Hospital, Burlington, after a short illness.
Predeceased by his parents Mildred and Leonard, brothers Ron (Michelina) and Paul and brother-in-law Frank Canzi. James will be forever missed by brother Dean (Anthea), sister Donna, sister-in-law Frances and lifelong friends Douglas, Kam, Derek, Dean, Glenn and Joanne. Uncle to nephews Brian (Susan) and Kevin (Ericka) and niece Rhonda (Harold). James liked to chat with his grandnieces at family gatherings.
Special thanks and appreciation to the doctors and nurses at Joseph Brant Hospital who attended to James. He was known for his love of travel, kindness, passion for music (opera) and as a gourmet cook and generous donor to Canadian wildlife charities.
James was a graduate from St. Michael’s College University of Toronto in Mediaeval studies (’69). He taught ESL at George Brown College St. James Campus for many years. The last years of his life were spent as a copywriter for major corporations. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life at a later date with details to follow.