Margaret Mary McMillan (nee Grant) passed away peacefully in her home, on Monday September 21, 2020, surrounded by family and beloved friends. Margaret was in her 70th year. She will be dearly missed by her husband Philip McMillan, son Grant McMillan and daughter Vanessa Kelly (David Kelly). Fondly remembered by her grandchildren Logan, Owen and Amelia. Loved by her brother Michael (Nikki, predeceased), her sister in-law Pamela Grant and favourite cousin Wilfred (Liisa) Steer. Cherished by many nieces and nephews.
Margaret is welcomed home by her parents James & Catherine Grant and her brothers Wilfred (Lietta), Brian & Paul Grant (all predeceased). Margaret was adored by several wonderful friends and colleagues. Margaret was most known for her warm smile, her gardens and for the compassionate nursing care she provided at the Clinton Hospital, where she worked for nearly 30 years.
The family would like to thank many friends and neighbours for their thoughtful gestures and support over the last few months. Margaret’s journey home was peaceful because of your compassion. There are no words to express our gratitude.
A private family funeral mass will be held at St. James Catholic Church, Seaforth on Tuesday, September 29th at 11 AM. Though the service is private, the family invites you to join them from the comfort of your home. Stream the service live by visiting https://www.facebook.com/
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Angie Prskalo
Philip, l am shocked and so saddened to hear of Margaret’s passing. I had been trying to locate Margaret for some time now but to no avail. Coincidentally l was at a wedding on Saturday in the company of the Alilovic family from Clinton. It was through them that l learned of her passing. So many years have gone by since we were last together but l thought of you and Margaret often and all the memories that were made during our youth. Margaret and l had a lot of good times and many laughs that l will cherish forever.
My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your children always.
Angie (Bratina) Prskalo
Robert & Sharon klein
Dear Philip …..As I called a neighbour to wish him Merry Christmas today, it was then that I learned of the passing of your precious wife, I’m still in shock . Robert and I are offering our heartfelt deepest condolences to you and your dear family. Such a difficult time. So so sorry for your loss, but glad I had the opportunity of meeting Margaret at a neighbourhood Christmas gathering 9 years ago now! May you find peace in knowing she will be no longer suffering and leaves you with wonderful memories that no one can ever take away.
Sincerely,
Sharon J Klein
Elaine Coxon
I am so very sorry to hear of Margaret’s passing. Deepest condolences Philip, Vanessa and Grant. Thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers at this very difficult time.
Jarle Fisher
Jarle and I were very sorry to hear of Margaret’s passing. Remembering our visit at Peggy’s Christmas party.
Take care, Phil, Vanessa, Grant and family.
Thinking of you. The Elliott Fishers : Jarle, Carla, Isaac, Robyn and Reuben.
Janice Carnochan
I am so truly sorry to hear of Margs passing. I worked alongside Marg at CPH for many years. Her work ethic and compassion were second to none. Thinking of you All at this sad time.
Janice Carnochan
Cathy Stoddart
It is with great sadness to hear of Margaret passing. Worked with marg at goderich hospital always enjoyed her. She was a super person.
Karen Buckley (Vansteelandt)
Philip, Vanessa, Grant and family,
My condolences during this difficult time. I will always remember Margaret’s kindness when I got stung by a wasp in your beautiful backyard after my first week of teaching at St. Anne’s. Thinking of you.
Dorothy and Frank Procter
So sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom Vanessa. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and David, your children, and your Dad and all the families.
Roberta Machan
Philip and family, we are so very sorry to hear of Margaret’s passing.
May the love of family and friends surround you at this most difficult time.
Sincere condolences.
Glen, Roberta, Mark and Niki
Pauline & Bob Hart
Vanessa, Grant and Philip,
Sending our sincere condolences on Margaret’s passing. She will be greatly missed by all of you and your families. Sending thoughts and prayers.
Pauline & Bob Hart
Henrietta wise
I loved doing Margs hair for many years.She is a gentle loving person. She will be missed very much. My heart and prayers go out to Phil, Vanessa ,Grant and all the grandchildren..
Henrietta Wise
Wilf, Liisa and Matthew Steer
Our thoughts are with you in this difficult time. Margaret will be greatly missed
Marlene de Vries
Mr McMillan , Grant and family, On behalf of our family ,especially Kyle & Chris ,we would like to express our deepest sympathy on the loss of your wife and Grant, your mom. ❤️Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Hugs. Marlene ,Dave de Vries & family
Shoana (Martin) Prasad
Mr McMillan & family –
We are sending you love and light at this sad time.
Though I didn’t have the honour in knowing Margaret, I was one of many former GDCI drama students of Mr McMillans. I recall him always speaking of his family with such pride.
Wishing you peace and comfort –
Shoana (Martin) Prasad
Toronto, ON
Heidi Klopp
Philip and Family,
My sincere condolences on the passing of your Wife, Mother and Grandmother. I am privileged to have known her through my work and always enjoyed her participation in my programs. May she rest in peace.
Bob & Sue McMillan
We are deeply saddened by the news of Margaret’s passing.
May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief.
Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
With love,
Jayne and Brad Walsh
Philip
Brad and I send our sincerest condolences to you and your family. Margaret will be remembered with fondness for her beautiful spirit. Sending you strength during the difficult days ahead.
Mary Janmaat
Phil Vanessa & Grant
Our Heart Felt Condolences from Our Family to all of You
Ted & Mary
Darren & Katie
Matt & Megan
Jake & Jackson
Janmaat
Rita Rock
Vanessa and family’, thinking of you during this difficult time. Our condolences go out to all of you. Treasure the memories.
Jim, Rita, Jen and Heather
Jim and Patricia Martin
Dear Phillip and Family: Please accept our sincerest condolences on the passion of Margaret. We deeply sad for your loss and are thinking of you.
Jim Mc Dade
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this impossible time. Please know that we are thinking of you.
Jim & Shelagh McDade and family.
Liz Herman
Dear Philip and Family: Thinking of you at this sad time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely: Floyd and Liz Herman
Donna McMillan
Dear Philip and family:
We were so sorry to hear of the death of Margaret. All our Sympathy at this very difficult time. Al and Donna McMillan
Mary Brown
Dear Phil and Family,
I’m truly sorry to hear about Margaret. I know she was a very special person.
This is such a difficult time for you, but please know that you are in my prayers.
With love, Mary
Bridget & Stephen Halfyard
Philip, Grant, Vanessa, David, Logan, Owen, and Amelia,
My heart hurts for all of you. We really shared some good laughs and special life moments together. My life has been blessed by having her as a friend. I believe that Every Life is a Story Worth Sharing and I look forward to sharing more memories of Marg with all of you. Sending lots of love and hugs. God Bless.
Jen and Jacques Laurin
Remembering Margaret with fondness. She had a such warmth and a smile that could light up the room.
Thinking of you all and sending you our love as you celebrate her life.
Ann Thompson
My most sincere sympathy to you. Marg was an amazing nurse and coworker.
Keith & Janet Bachert
Philip & Family,
You are in our thoughts & prayers at this most difficult time..
Sincerely,
Keith & Janet Bachert
Gerald and Truce Ten Hag
Our deepest condolences to Philip and his family with the passing of Margaret.
Our prayers are with you all in this difficult time.
Gerald and Truce Ten Hag.
Sherry Reavie
Phil &Family
Although I have not seen Marg for years I often would think of her when driving through Clinton .
We worked together for a few years at the hospital and during that time we developed a friendship with some “great memories “.
Please accept my sincere condolences.
Rose Park
Thinking of you all at this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Marg had a kind heart and an infectious laugh, she will be greatly missed. Lots of love, Wayne, Rose and family
Linda Bedard
I am thinking of all of you and remembering you in my prayers. Vanessa and Grant, it is so terribly hard to lose your Mom. Phil, it is equally as hard to lose your best friend and life partner. Share your memories and let the tears flow freely….it helps the healing process.
Evelyn Leppington
My heart is saddened to read of Marg’s passing.
I know it has been a difficult journey for all of your family. Hoping and praying for your days that follow. May your great memories carry you on. Deepest condolences to all.
Evelyn
Carol Golem
Please accept my sincere condolences at this sad time!
Margaret was a wonderful lady… I am so proud to have known her. As her roommate for several weeks while having radiation treatments, we shared many things together. She was so proud of all her family .. and fought so hard to stay with them. It is a blessing that her suffering is over but very sad she had to be taken so soon!
I will truly miss her!
Sincerely – Carol Golem
Marg Henderson & family
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Richard and Mary Verberne
So sorry for your loss. Deepest Sympathy.
Wendy & Tom McFarlan
Our most sincerest sympathy Phil and family. Margaret was a lovely lady with such a warm smile and always so friendly. Gone far too soon but will always be remembered.
Marcella and Jim
We are very sorry to hear this news. Thinking of you all at this very sad time.
ken and marg caldwell
Phil, Grant, Vanessa and Family: My most sincere sympathy to all of you in the passing of a delightful nurse. Marg was in charge of Long Term Care patients in the early 80’s and she was always so kind and considerate in every act she did. It was a pleasure and an excellent opportunity to volunteer with the Clinton Hospital Auxiliary during that time. Margaret will always be remembered.
Respectfully, Margaret Caldwell
Dianne Loerchner
My sympathies are with you and your family. May you be comforted by friends, family and faith.
Bonnie Jewitt
So sorry to hear of your recent loss. Marg was a wonderful person and will be sadly missed. Condolences to the family
Faye Hickey
Philip,
Patrick and I offer our deepest sympathies. As we shared this news we reminisced about you and Margaret dancing the night away with such love and joy. Our thoughts are with you, Vanessa and Grant.
Shelley McPhee Haist
We are very sorry to hear this news. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Shelley and Gary Haist
Brenda Sefeldas
Philip and family my deepest condolences on your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Heather Marcy
Philip, Vanessa and Grant
Please know that you have my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Heather Marcy
Deborah Vieira
My sincere condolences to you and your family Philip. I remember Margaret as a sweet and classy lady. May she Rest In Peace, free from the cares of this world.
Taylor and Anne Marie Lambert
Our hearts go out to you all. We are sending our deepest condolences and sympathy to you and your family.
Ann (Shoebottom) Brabender
My sincere condolences, Philip and family. Remember and share your memories!
Colleen & Scott Bromley
Vanessa, Dave & Family,
We are so very sorry to hear about your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Hugs and our deepest condolences,
Scott, Colleen, Jake & Jaxon Bromley
Charlene Oesch
Philip, My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Lorie talbot
Condolences to you Phil, Vanessa (David) and Grant and to Marg’s grandchildren. Margaret was such a sweet genuine person. She loved her family deeply. She was a beloved nurse to patients at Clinton Public Hospital and the best neighbour a person could ask for. Heaven has surely gained an angel. Hugs to you all
Lorie Talbot & Family
Doug Debus
Julie and I would like to offer our condolances on behalf of our family to yours Doug And Julie Debus & family
Heather Hamilton
Philip and family, It’s been many years since I have seen Margaret, but I remember her genuine warmth and support during the early years of my career at St. Anne’s. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Philip.
Marie Middleton
I would like to extend my sympathy to Phil and family in the loss of Marg. Keeping all in my prayers
Cheryl and Martin Gelinas
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time.
Velma Young
My sincerest condolences to you Phil, Vanesa, Grant and all your family. Marg has a beautiful heart and soul. She touched many lives and leaves a legacy and memories very few achieve. She was always smiling and genuine in every aspect of her life. May your memories see you through the next days and weeks.
Cheryl Ann St. Onge
Philip, Vanessa, David, Grant & children
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Margaret was such a blessing to so many. Heaven has gained a beautiful angel. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Cheryl Ann, Troy, Mary Paige, Irelyn & Griffin
Janice Stauttener
Philip, Vanessa, Grant and family, I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. Marg was a wonderful, compassionate person. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Hugs and condolences,
Janice Stauttener.
Doug and Joyce McBeath
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Philip and your family in this time of loss.
Martine Lacasse et Alain Cousineau
Vanessa ,David ,Logan,Owen et Amélia 🥰nous vous offrons nos condoléances pour la perte de votre mère (belle-maman et grand-maman)on vous aimes très fort ❤️ On ne peut pas être présent avec vous mais nos prières nos pensées et notre amour sont avec vous
Helen Van Bakel
Casey and I are so sorry for your loss. . Margaret’s smile and caring personality was evident to everyone she met. May your cherished memories give you some comfort at this time .
Doug Discepolo
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief.
Doug and Barb Norman
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Phil and your family
Peggy Denomme
Dear Phillip and family, We are so sorry to hear about Marg. While our acquaintance was relatively short, she was always cheerful, kind and welcoming and so skilled at making everyone feel comfortable. Her beautiful smile beamed anytime you were in her sight. You will all miss her terribly but she has left a wonderful legacy in each of you. Clarence and Peggy Denomme
Tony and Mary Vanden Hengel
We are so sorry to hear about Marg. We will keep your family in our prayers.
Heather McDougall
Heaven has gained a special Angel. Sincere sympathies to Philip, Vanessa, Grant and families.
Heather and Gomer(Ken)
Rick and Deb Stright
Philip, Grant, Vanessa, David, Logan, Owen and Amelia, so truly sorry for your loss. There are no words to make these feeling you have go away. Trust that friends and family are here for you when you need them. Cherish your wonderful memories and huge each other tightly. Much love to you all.❤️
Melyssa
I’m so sorry for your loss. Draw strength from the beautiful memories you have that will never leave you. Take care of each other. Sending love.
Marg Van Bakel
Phillip just want you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time!
Carol Dixon
Philip and family, I am so saddened to hear of Margaret’s passing. She was a beautiful person who was always smiling. We worked together for many years and it was a joy to work with her. RIP my friend.
Brenda Flynn
My thoughts are with all the family she was such an amazing and caring nurse and was so good to my mom! God definitely gained an extra special angel 💔❤️
Fay Wilson and Karissa Deenomme
Phil Grant Vanessa and Family So sorry for the loss of your wonderful wife mother and grandmother Marg was a beautiful ands thoughtful woman Cherish all your memories
Debbie Parker
My heart goes out to you Phil, Grant, Vanessa, Dave and the kids. I was so fortunate to have known and been close to your Mom for so many years. She was always kind, thoughtful and caring. She was one in a million! I was so happy to have been able to meet and get to know so many of her many wonderful friends the last few months that she had told me about over the years. Marg was a special person to everyone. May she now Rest In Peace and be with us all in spirit!
Claire Reynolds
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all as you navigate through this sad time.
Thinking of you all!!
The Reynolds Family
Walter Stalenhoef
Our sincere condolences with the passing of Margaret!
We are fortunate to have met this wonderful lady!
We wish the McMillan family strength in this difficult time!
Walter & Renée Stalenhoef
Mark & Jennifer MacLeod
We are so terribly sorry for your loss. Margaret was such an amazing woman!
Lauren Regier
Vanessa and family, my deepest condolences and prayers to you all.
Kari Debruyn
Vanessa and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Hold tight to all the great memories you have of your mom.
Hugs
Kari Debruyn
Suanne Smith
Sorry for your loss. Marg was a wonderful and caring person. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Joy Finlayson
I would like to offer my sincere condolences. She will be fondly remembered by so many. Treasure your memories. Sending you all hugs and love.
Joy
Denis and Lori Dupuis
Our sincere condolences to you and your family