Dedicated to the memory of Ian Mackinnon
This site is a tribute to Ian Mackinnon, he is much loved and will always be remembered by all family and friends.
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one year ago
Helen
Missed by so many people.
£100.00 (+ £25.00 Gift Aid)
one year ago
Billy and Anne
If Ian had written a soft porn novel it would have been called Zero Shades of Grey. You were never in doubt of where you stood! We will miss your unwavering loyalty, your wit and friendship.
£50.00 (+ £12.50 Gift Aid)
one year ago
Hilary
I will hear you in the birdsong, Feel you in the sea breeze, And see you in the stars. You were the best of men.
£100.00 (+ £25.00 Gift Aid)
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Thoughts
Still thinking about you on your birthday, its been a long year.
Malcolm Mackinnon
21st December 2023
About Ian Mackinnon
Ian was an interesting bloke and over the years since we met in September 1971 I got to know him pretty well. I was asked if I could jot down a few things about him and this is what I came up with.
He was interested in so many things which definitely did not include :-
Foreigners
The Ballet
Opera
The Conservative Party
Christmas
He vehemently disliked:-
Some members of the Conservative Party.
People who talk loudly into mobile phones in public places.
Power boaters who never look behind them and so fail to see the chaos they generate for small yachts to cope with.
The people responsible for privatising the railways thus, enabling timetablers to ensure that the traveller alighting at Winchester to catch the1734 connection to Waterloo is always greeted by the sight of its rear light disappearing rapidly in an easterly direction.
(we'd never hear the last of that one)
He enjoyed a multitude of things including:-
The natural world.
Flying light aircraft and all aviation related things. He was a "spotter" from childhood and an expert identifier of all aircraft types, particularly British.
He loved:-
British birds.
British wild flowers.
Women, of any nationality.
He enjoyed:-
Sailing his boat.
Pop music, but only up to the 1970s.
Steam locomotives.
Drinking "proper" Beer, although not so much lately.
Left wing politics, but not so far left as Corbyn.
BBC radio comedy programs, especially Beyond our Ken, Round the Horne, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and others of that era.
Traditionally built wooden boats.
Arguing with me.
Making things, for example, his conversion of an agricultural trailer into a Shepherds Hut, still to be seen on the Isle of Wight.
Spending Christmas Day at home with a bit of chicken watching "The Battle of the River Plate" on the television.
But above all he liked to be in the company of his friends, a few drinks, re-telling favourite tales, a good Indian meal and laughing a lot.
He and I have been friends for over fifty years. Trained and worked together, sailed and flown together, had too many drinks, shared many confidences and I, like everybody here, will miss him.
Bob Gosling
2nd March 2023
Today we say goodbye to my amazing Uncle Ian. My love of nature and wildlife came from him. I was incredibly lucky to have him in my life, from walks in the woods, and looking at the stars to sailing on his boat and even flying his plane as a child he gave me so many amazing experiences and memories. Thank you Uncle Ian, I will forever look up at a plane in the sky and wonder if it's you 💔🛩️🌳🛥️🌺🌷
Lucy Mackinnon
28th February 2023
Candles
Rest in peace Ian
Thank you for everything
We have so many happy memories of our times shared with you
Lit by James and Marina on 25th February 2023
Thank you for all the wonderful memories and experiences!
Lit by Candy on 27th February 2023
It was a pleasure working with you. RIP Ian.
Lit by Denise Greep on 23rd February 2023
