The Albert County Historical Society extends heartfelt condolences to the family of Pierce Kinnie, a former Board Director and dedicated volunteer for many years. Pierce was skilled in machinery repair and also woodworking, so his many hours spent in “fixing and repairing” were invaluable in the “running” of the Albert County Museum. In the 1980s, Pierce and other Directors, completed the major project of constructing the large Exhibition Building, in which to display the heritage agricultural equipment. It is due to the passionate interest and devoted commitment by volunteers like Pierce, that over the years the foundation of the Albert County Historical Society has continued to remain strong in its work of preserving and sharing the proud heritage of Albert County. Pierce was proud of his Albert County heritage and will be remembered as a truly “good” man, greatly respected by how he lived his life and loved his family.

Pierce C Kinnie

1932-2023

It is with profound sadness that the Kinnie family announces the death of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather on the evening of April 19, surrounded by family.

He was the only son of the late Johnson and Rachel (Tingley) Kinnie born in Riverside-Albert in 1932 and  raised in Germantown, before the family moved to Coverdale in 1940.

A graduate of the real Moncton High School, he went to work at Massey Harris on an apprenticeship while still in high school and continued to work with Massey until he and partners went on to found Model Equipment in the late 1950s.  The die was cast: he was a life long Massey man.  He developed a reputation throughout the province and beyond as the person to call if you were having any issues with your farm equipment machinery.  Later he went on to work for Byron Dobson, before moving on to work for CAT, Caterpillar Tractors and Equipment.

Besides mechanics, which were both his lifelong passion and hobby, he enjoyed local history, genealogy, Sunday drives through the back roads of Albert County, and picnics and hikes in Fundy Park.  In his later years, when he finally retired, he enjoyed daily trips to Tim Horton’s and time at the Old Farts' Table, Sunday breakfasts out with Mom, restoring antique tractors with and for friends, afternoon naps and watching the birds.

He is survived by his wife of over 64 years, Dawn (Hicks); and his four children and six grandchildren: Bruce (late Heather) Tom Kinnie, Alan (Tracey) Sam, Jack and Hannah Kinnie, Jim Kinnie, Kathy Murray (Rodney), Erika and Madison.  Last year, he became a great grandfather with the births of Josie and Dale.

The family invites friends and relatives to join them at an informal reception/visitation at Cobb’s Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 330 Whitepine Road, Riverview (869-2007) on Sunday April 23 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm.  Refreshments will be provided.  Anyone wishing to make donations to the Friends of the Moncton Hospital or a charity of their choice would be appreciated.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.cobbsfuneralhome.ca