John Alan "Al" Mackinnon

John Alan “Al” MacKinnon, 83, of Westfield passed away December 30, 2022.  He was born April 7, 1939, in Salem, Massachusetts, the son of the late John Alexander and Dorothy (Smith) MacKinnon.  He married Harriet Ahlemeyer on June 12, 1971.  She preceded him in passing on January 24, 2022, after 50 years of marriage.

Al proudly and honorably served in the United States Air Force.  He enjoyed a successful career in sales in various industries.  He was an avid golfer and talented keyboardist, having the gift of playing music by ear.  He was a member of the American Legion Post 155 and the Carmel VFW Post 10003.

He is survived by his three children, Brian A. (Melissa) MacKinnon, Elizabeth A. (Ryan Evans) MacKinnon, and Kristin L. (Kevin) Conley; two granddaughters, Lauren N. Mallory and Hailey N. (Kevin) Hendrix; brother, Don S. (Nancy) MacKinnon; a brother-in-law, John H. (Margaret) Ahlemeyer; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in passing by a brother, Pete MacKinnon.

Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 6, 2023, at Flanner Buchanan – Hamilton Memorial Park (Prairie Waters), 4180 Westfield Road.  Visitation will be from 12 noon until the time of service.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Wounded Warrior Project, American Legion Post 155, or the Carmel VFW Post 10003.  Online condolences may be shared by visiting www.flannerbuchanan.com.