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Flora Vienneau

Flora Vienneau

Female 1924 - 2016  (92 years)

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  • Name Flora Vienneau 
    Born 24 Jul 1924  Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3
    Gender Female 
    Residence Between 1989 and 2006  Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 4, 5, 6
    Obituary Oct 2016  River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    the website for Furlong-Jones Funeral Home 


    • Obituary

      Flora McKinnon
      1924-2016

      It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Flora Mary McKinnon, age 92, of Joggins, NS.  Flora passed away peacefully at Gables Lodge on Sunday, October 23, 2016 with her family by her side.
      Born in Joggins, NS, she was a daughter of the late Sylvain and Elizabeth (LeBlanc) Vienneau.
      She was a member of the Joggins Legion Auxiliary, Branch #4, and a member of the St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Church.  She loved to gather and enjoy berries of the season.  Flora was a loving and giving person and especially adored all children.  
      She is survived by children; Shirley Comeau (Bernell), River Hebert, Ruby Comeau (Gornald), River Hebert, Eleanor Poplar (Keith), Brookdale, Joan McKinnon, Joggins, Joyce Mahoney (Travis), Westville, NS, Linda Jackson (Walter), Leicester, NS; Bernice Shipley (David), Brookdale; Marie McKinnon (Ivan Arseneau), Brookdale; Margaret Dwyer (Rick), Maccan, NS, John McKinnon, (Beverly) Amherst, NS, Bruce (Michelle) McKinnon, River Hebert;  Corinne McKinnon (Mervil Rushton), Leicester, NS, Maurice McKinnon, Joggins, several grandchildren, great and greatgreat grandchildren; sister-in-law Annie Vienneau, Dartmouth, NS.
      Besides her parents she was predeceased by her husband John McKinnon; grandson Robbie Poplar; brothers Gilbert, Arthur, William, Frank and sisters Phil, Minnie, Edna and Dena.
      Arrangements are under the care and guidance of Furlong~Jones Funeral Home, Main Street, River Hebert (902-667-8777) from where family and friends are invited to a time of visitation on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm.  Funeral Mass for Flora will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Church, Joggins, on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at 11 am.  Interment will follow in the Parish Cemetery.
      Donations in memory of Flora may be made to the Children's Wish Foundation or charity of your choice.
      Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Flora's online memorial at www.furlongjones.ca or through the Furlong~JonesFuneral Home Facebook Page.
    Died 23 Oct 2016  Gables Lodge, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Buried 26 Oct 2016  Ragged Reef Cemetery, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Person ID I728  Annette - Research
    Last Modified 31 Dec 2016 

    Father Sylvain J. Vienneau,   b. 7 Oct 1880, Cape Bauld, Westmorland Co, New Brunswick Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Feb 1951, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 70 years) 
    Mother Anne Elizabeth (Elizabeth M) LeBlanc,   b. 6 Nov 1887, Upper Aboujagane, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Jun 1960, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 72 years) 
    Family ID F28  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family John Gordon McKinnon,   b. 10 Nov 1919, Chignecto, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Aug 1984, Camp Hill Hospital, Halifax, , Nova Scotia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 64 years) 
    Married 29 Oct 1946  St Thomas Aquinas Church, Joggins, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 7, 8
    Children 
     1. Shirley McKinnon
     2. Ruby McKinnon
     3. Eleanor McKinnon
     4. Joan McKinnon
     5. Joyce McKinnon
     6. Linda McKinnon
     7. Bernice McKinnon
     8. Marie McKinnon
     9. Margaret McKinnon
     10. John McKinnon
     11. Bruce McKinnon
     12. Corinne Catherine McKinnon
     13. Maurice Richard McKinnon
    Family ID F328  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Photos
    Flora (Vienneau) McKinnon, 1924-2016
    Flora (Vienneau) McKinnon, 1924-2016
    Daughter of Elizabeth (LeBlanc) & Sylvain Vienneau.
    John & Flora (Vienneau) McKinnon
    John & Flora (Vienneau) McKinnon
    Photo taken in early 1950's.
    Dena, Minnie, Flora & Edmay Vienneau
    Dena, Minnie, Flora & Edmay Vienneau
    Photo taken 28 July 1979.
    Dena Vienneau, Minnie (Vienneau) LeBlanc, Flora (Vienneau) McKinnon & Edmay (Vienneau) Nelson.
    Flora (Vienneau) McKinnon, 1924 - 2016
    Flora (Vienneau) McKinnon, 1924 - 2016
    Photo taken July 1, 2007.

  • Sources 
    1. [S29] Info:Aunt Diane (Mrs Ivan Christopher) (T05), conversation Aug 1977.

    2. [S31] Info:Joan LeBlanc (T11), letter Dec 1994.

    3. [S270] Obituary: Jones Funeral Homes, Furlong-Jones (River Hebert, Nova Scotia), obituary for Flora McKinnon, 23Oct2016.

    4. [S85] Obituary: Cumberland Gen. List, obituary for her brother, Frank Vienneau.

    5. [S109] Info:Effie (Vienneau) Peckham, newspaper clipping of brother Gilbert's obituary.

    6. [S111] Info:Barb Henderson, emailed obituary of Edna May Vienneau Nelson.

    7. [S109] Info:Effie (Vienneau) Peckham, email Mar 2007.

    8. [S27] Newspaper: Clippings from assorted newspapers, unknown newspaper, obituary for John G McKinnon, date unknown.


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