THOMAS C. MCKINNON

FORT FAIRFIELD – Thomas C. McKinnon, 67, husband of Judith A. McKinnon, died Tuesday evening, April 13, 2004, at a Caribou healthcare facility after a long illness. He was born July 16, 1936, at St. John, Maine, the son of Thomas and Abigale (Gardner) McKinnon. He attended St. John schools and was married to Judith Ann Dougherty on July 20, 1958. He was an avid outdoors man and sportsman who cherished nature and possessed a special love for his family and attended the Celebration Center, Fort Fairfield. In addition to his parents, Thomas was predeceased by one brother, George McKinnon; four sisters, Ida Hafford, Thelma McKinnon, Charlotte Kennedy and Annie Adams. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Judith A. McKinnon of Fort Fairfield; two daughters, Becky Barnes and her husband, Dennis, of Fort Fairfield, Tammy Hatheway of Saco; two grandsons, D.J. Barnes of Fort Fairfield, Stevie Van Tassel of Saco; several nieces, nephews, cousins and many wonderful friends. A memorial service will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, April 18, 2004, at the Celebration Center, Houlton Road, Fort Fairfield with the Rev. Mark Babin officiating. A time of fellowship with refreshments will be held at Celebration Center reception area immediately following the memorial service. Since Tom wouldn’t want anyone to fuss over him his family asks that all in attendance dress casually. In lieu of flowers, those who choose may contribute in memory of Mr. McKinnon to the Celebration Center Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 738, Fort Fairfield, ME 04742. Envelopes will be available at the church. Arrangements are in the care of the Dorsey Funeral Home, Fort Fairfield.