Allan ‘Mac’ MacKinlay

Allan ‘Mac’ MacKinlay, 81, of Maple Glen, Pa. died June 9, 2007 of complications from Parkinson’s disease at Brighton at Ambler Nursing Home.

A native of Mahanoy City, Schuylkill County, Pa., he was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran serving 2 ½ years on a troop transport in the Pacific Theater, Atlantic Theater, and Philippine Liberation, earning the Victory Medal.

‘Mac’ was the owner of an automobile repair shop in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA for more than 40 years. He had significant interests as a lover of the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and photography. Many wonderful times were spend at ‘Tall Timbers’ his Pocono home. He traveled throughout the United States and Europe. He was a member of the Fort Washington Historical Society with headquarters at historic Clifton House.

In addition to his beloved wife Betty (Ryan) MacKinlay, he is survived by three children: Ann (Mark) Valentine of Michigan, Claire (Josh) MacKinlay Blustein and Allan John (Jean) MacKinlay, both of Maple Glen, a brother William MacKinlay of Rehoboth, Mass., nephew retired Colonel William MacKinlay of Stoughton, Mass. In addition he has six grandchildren: Kate and Grace Valentine, Rachael Blustein, Scott, Patrick, and Sarah MacKinlay.

Relatives and friends are invited to call after 10:00 AM Tuesday June 12, 2007 At St. Alphonsus Church Conwell Dr. Maple Glen, pa. Funeral Mass was celebrated at 11:00 AM . Interment St. John Neumann Cemetery Chalfont, Pa.