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MacInnis, Christopher Ryan, Antigonish/Edmonton
With broken hearts, we announce the sudden, unexpected passing of Christopher Ryan MacInnis, 39, in Edmonton, Alberta on January 17, 2022.
Christopher was born in Antigonish NS, on May 17, 1982 and was the oldest son of Karen Kenny & Hughie MacInnis, and the oldest grandson of Douglas Kenny, Mardie Kenny-Long, and R.J. & Betty MacInnis.
With his bright, beautiful, charismatic, and energizing smile, he could light up a room in an instant. Since the day he was born he was loved, loved, and then loved more. If there was anyone who was loved it was Chris.
Chris was a very proud father and deeply loved his three children Maddi, Connor and Makayla. They were the very heart of his existence. He also had so much love for his brothers, Matthew & Steven, and his sister Kate.
He was spontaneous, outgoing, humorous, and was always up for any type of adventure. We all knew that each day with him was a precious gift to be treasured. God gave him to us for 39 years until he called him home to join Papa Doug, Nannie Mardie, and Papa R.J. We know their arms were wide open as they welcomed him home and told him, "now, it’s your time to rest."
Chris was a Certified Crane Operator and fulfilled this role with integrity, pride and prudence. Throughout his career he worked in Nova Scotia, Alberta, and British Columbia.
Chris is survived by his three children, Maddi MacInnis, Antigonish, Makayla and Connor MacInnis, Edmonton, his mother Karen Kenny (Ron Dunbar), Doha, Qatar, his father Hughie MacInnis (Yvonne Reardon), Labrador, brothers Matthew MacInnis (Victoria), Steven MacInnis (Victoria), sister Kate Avery, Antigonish, his grandmother Betty MacInnis, Antigonish, and a large extended family with many aunts, uncles, and cousins, as well as a large circle of friends. Chris holds a very special place in all of their hearts.
Chris was predeceased by his grandfather, R.J. MacInnis, grandfather Doug Kenny and grandmother, Mardie Kenny-Long.
Chris. We love you. We miss you. We are going to miss that big smile and will cherish our memories together.
Always up for a cross-country journey, Chris will have one final trip across Canada to his final resting place in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. May you Rest in Peace.
Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Friday, April 29th, from 6 to 9pm in C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College Street, Antigonish. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, April 30th, at 11:00am in St. Ninian Cathedral, Antgonish. Burial in the parish cemetery.
In Memoriam, a trust fund for Chris's children is being set up. Cheques can be made payable to Karen Kenny and mailed to this funeral home.
Online condolences: www.clcurry.com.