Joseph Francis McKenna's obituary , Passed away on July 2, 2025 in Porters Lake, Nova Scotia

Joseph Francis McKenna

July 2, 2025

Porters Lake, Nova Scotia

Joseph Francis McKenna's obituary , Passed away on July 2, 2025 in Porters Lake, Nova Scotia
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Joseph Francis McKenna Obituary

We are sad to announce that on July 2, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Joseph Francis McKenna of Porters Lake, Nova Scotia. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Fulton McKenna and Cleophus Horne; his sister Joan MacIntyre (Kerry Ruth); his nephew Jamie McKenna; and his brother-in-law Clifford MacIntyre.

He is survived by: his wife Margaret Jean Lee of Porter's Lake, NS; his sons, Ryan McKenna of Porter's Lake, NS and Ian McKenna of New York, NY; and his siblings, Joyce Holley, Faye Steeves, Paula Tulkens, Dawn McKenna, Gary McKenna, Dan McKenna and Wade McKenna. He is also survived by 3 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, July 9th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Antigonish Legion (75 St Ninian St, Antigonish, NS B2G2R8). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 23rd 2025 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Dartmouth Somme Legion (54 King St, Dartmouth, NS B2Y1G1).

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion.



Wed

July 09

Visitation

Antigonish Legion
75 St Ninian St, Antigonish, NS B2G2R8

Sat

Aug 23

Celebration of life

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Dartmouth Somme Legion
54 King St, Dartmouth, NS B2Y1G1

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July 6, 2025

Christopher Mosher wrote a sympathy message

““Joe will be deeply missed. My heartfelt condolences to Peggy, and sons Ryan and Ian, and all of his family.””


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