Maxwell H Kinney

Maxwell Harold (Max) Kinney was a respected firefighter, retiring as Captain of Communications, with the Edmonton Fire Department, following 32 years of service. Sadly, his death was a consequence of the work that he devoted his life to.

Max was a great historian, a well-read gentleman, and a remarkable story teller. He was a lover of the great outdoors, with a fondness for the mountains and of Vancouver Island where he could ‘see forever’.  He loved fishing, hunting and golfing, tinkering and repairing, riding his bike and his Buick.  He loved his wife, his children and his grandchildren unconditionally, and was very proud that he lived long enough to know and love his great grandchildren.   He seemed immortal; his passing at ‘almost 92’ made us realize that we are not immortal, that we must live each day as though it is our last.  Max taught us during his last years, to find joy in small things, like the birds outside our window, or a coffee from Tim’s.  Forever reading, his favorite poem was Desiderata.  Reflect on the words he so loved: “With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world.  Be cheerful.  Strive to be happy.”  His children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, miss him greatly.