MacKINNON, Anne

Anne passed peacefully at the FJ Davey Home with her family by her side, on Saturday November 5, 2016 at the age of 96. She was the beloved mother of Marlene Sawko (George) of Sault Ste. Marie.  She was predeceased by the love of her life Alex and son John (Sharon).   She was the proud grandmother of Justin Sawko (Raiva) of Brockville, Amanda Sawko (Mike Smykacz) of Sault Ste. Marie and Conan Sawko (Chelsea Holtom) of Sault Ste. Marie. Anne is the great grandmother of Bianca and Jonah Sawko of Brockville and Isla Smykacz of Sault Ste. Marie.  Anne is also survived by daughter-in-law Sharon MacKinnon of Kirkland Lake and many nieces and nephews who were dear to her heart.  A longtime resident of Kirkland Lake, Anne moved to the FJ Davey Home in Sault Ste. Marie in 2012 to be closer to her family.   We are sincerely thankful and grateful to the staff of driftwood 3 for their professional, affectionate and gentle care to both Anne and her family.  A proud WWII veteran and longtime legion member, Anne never missed a Remembrance Day service.  Friends and family are invited to visit the French Family Funeral Home (111 Burnside Dr. Kirkland Lake) on November 14 from 9:00 to 10:45 a.m. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 in the Funeral Home Chapel. Anne will be laid to rest in the Kirkland Lake Cemetery.  Memorial donations to the FJ Davey Home Foundation (F.J. Davey, 733 Third Line E, Sault Ste. Marie, ON - P6A 7C1) or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.  Arrangements entrusted to French Family Funeral Home & Crematorium, 705-567-3565.  Condolences, donations, and ordering of flowers may be made on-line at www.frenchfamily.ca.