Sydney
Eileen Mary MacKinnon passed away peacefully on Monday, September 22, 2025, at the Cove Guest Home, Sydney, surrounded by her family.
Eileen was born on October 8, 1933, to the late Thomas and Bridget (Murphy) Whiffen and was raised by the late Patrick and Mary Cahill, all of Sydney.
Besides her parents and the Cahill’s, Eileen was predeceased by her loving husband, William ‘Billy’ MacKinnon in 2022; brothers, Frank, Thomas, Vince, Gerald, Pat, Raymond, James Cahill, and Alfred Mahar; sisters, Margaret O’Dea and Mary Guymer; as well as several sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, and nephews.
Eileen is survived by her godson, Kevin (Harriett) Moss; great-niece, Amanda MacLeod (Allan, Charlie and Killian); sisters-in-law, Melinda, Sharon, Carol, and Sis; along with several nieces and nephews.
Eileen worked in retail, both in Sydney and Ontario, before securing employment with Maritime Tel & Tel, where after many years of service, she retired in 1993.
Eileen had a kind heart; she was a woman of great faith and was always willing to help someone in need. She loved being around people and entertaining for you always felt welcome in Eileen and Billy’s home. They both made many friends over the years through camping, work, and social groups.
Thank you to the staff at the Cove Guest Home, Creative Care Unit, for the wonderful care you provided to Eileen over the past four years.
There will be no visitation for the late Eileen MacKinnon. Memorial service to celebrate the life of Eileen will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.), Whitney Pier on Friday, September 26, 2025, at 11 a.m. with Fr. Paul Murphy officiating. Interment will take place in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks.
Donations in memory of Eileen may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
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Nanny, you gave me the best childhood, and the best morals and values to bring into my adult life. You taught me how to be a mother, how to love unconditionally, you gave me everything I ever had. All my memories that fell like home are with you. When I think of home ill always think of you and uncle Billy. A huge part of my heart is with you both until we meet again I will be calling twice a year with my medium. I love you so very much. Give papa uncle Billy and everyone a hug for me. I love you nanny forever.
We worked with Eileen at MT&T/ BellAliant and a kinder, gentler soul you could not me.
She possessed a little mischievous side , loved a great joke, which made her fun to be on shift with for sure.
Rest in Peace Eileen , condolences to all family.
I worked with Eileen at MT&T/Aliant she was such a sweet and kind person to every one. My condolences to all of her family.
To Eileen’s Family, So very sorry to learn of Eileen’s passing. Eileen and Billy were our good neighbors many years ago in New Victoria. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. May she rest in peace. Maria & Brian Lamey