Peter A. MacKinnon Sr. passed away suddenly at Massachusetts Hospital in Boston on January 25, 2012; he was only 65 years of age. Peter was born in Troy, New York to the late Arthur & Dorothy (MacLennan) MacKinnon, was raised in Brookline and graduated from Brookline High School. He lived in Everett for several years before moving to Melrose in 1965. Mr. MacKinnon worked as an assistant clerk magistrate at the Cambridge Middlesex Court House for 42 years, retiring in August of 2011. He was also a bail commissioner for many years. Peter loved spending time with his grandchildren, was an avid football fan and spent summers in Ogunquit Maine for the last 14 years. Mr. MacKinnon was the loving husband of the late Suzanne M. (Masci) MacKinnon, who passed away on September 28, 2011. Beloved father of Kelly-Ann Manuel & her husband John of Weymouth and Peter A. MacKinnon Jr. & his wife Jennifer of Lynn. Cherished grandfather of Connor Manuel, Drew & Cole MacKinnon. Brother of Paul MacKinnon & his wife Kate Foley of Holden. Son-in-law of Marie (Thomas) Masci of Arlington. Brother-in-law of Elaine Cowie of Billerica and Anthony & Denise Masci of Arlington. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral from the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St. Melrose on Monday January 30th at 8:45AM. A Funeral Mass to celebrate Peter's life will be held at St. Joseph's Church, 173 Albion St. Wakefield, at 10AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Sunday from 3:00-7:00PM. Interment at Glenwood Cemetery in Everett. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Peter's name to St. Joseph's Parish, 173 Albion St. Wakefield, MA 01880.