The passing of Ardene Westburn McKinney of Benton NB occurred on Saturday March 22, 2014, at the Upper River valley Hospital. Ardene was born on April 9, 1952 to Irma (Mills) McKinney and the late Ralph McKinney.

He is survived by his wife; Nancy (Marsten), his children , Marcia Bastow (Colin) of Saint john NB, Daphne McKinney , Benton NB, a son William (Sherry) Benton NB , six grandchildren , Nicholas , Ella , Jack, Ethan, Danica and Jayden , two sisters, Deborah Seely, Kathy McKinney (Dave Riordon) two brothers, Dana (Deb), Kevin (Brenda) as well as several nieces , nephews and cousins. Besides his Father, Ardene was predeceased by a sister Althea, and a brother Dale.

Resting at the Carleton Funeral Home & Crematorium 337 Lockhart Mill Road Jacksonville where friends may call on Monday, March 24, 2014 from 4 PM to 8 PM.  Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at 1 PM from the Carleton Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be at a later date in the Benton Community Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to the River valley Support Group or to a memorial of the donor's choice.