Roger Edward McMillan
1942-2021
Roger Edward McMillan of Nackawic, NB passed away November 12, 2021 at
the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital, Fredericton, NB. He was born at
Echo Bay, Ontario in 1942, a son of the late Clarence and Frances
McMillan.
Roger was a Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion, where he held
various positions over the years. He was also a member of Moose Lodge
in Sault Ste. Marie since 1973. Roger served two tours of duty with
the Canadian Armed Forces on peacekeeping missions in various
countries. He also served with the American Armed Forces in Vietnam
where he was awarded the Bronze Star for Bravery and the Purple Heart
after being injured in battle.
He returned to Sault Ste. Marie after his military service and worked
as an engineer for Algoma Central Railroad until his retirement in
January of 1995. He then attended Culinary Institute and managed his
own catering company for several years.
After he again retired, he bought a small hobby farm in Bruce Mines,
Ontario, which he loved, and even after moving to New Brunswick he
returned to the farm most summers. During his years in New Brunswick
he has been active in the Kirk United Church, the Lower Southampton
Branch 27, Royal Canadian Legion and the Nackawic Lions Club
activities. He was outgoing, loved playing practical jokes and never
hesitated to offer assistance to anyone who needed it.
Roger is survived by his wife, Vera Bradbury of Nackawic, NB; his
children, LoriAnn Cicino (Ernie), Michael Moss (Liisa Mackenzie) and
Winona Hutchinson (Steve); grandchildren, Roger Moss (Arrica) and
Justin Moss, Chenoa (Carmen), Dasan (Maggie), Hillary (Brett) and Aja
(Graham); great grandchildren, Ethan and Nova Moss, all of Sault Ste.
Marie, ON; his siblings, Betty Conte (Dan), Hamilton, ON, Bernard
McMillan, London, ON and Earl McMillan (Bernice), Sault Ste. Marie, ON
and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents he was predeceased by siblings, Jim, Jack,
Lorne, Jerry, Glen and Barbara and his wife Marilyn McMillan.
Visiting hours will be held at Flewelling Funeral Home, 585 Otis
Drive, Nackawic, NB on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 3
p.m. A Royal Canadian Legion Tribute Service will be held at 2 p.m.
A Celebration of Life service will be held later in Sault Ste. Marie,
Ontario
For those who wish to make a donation in memory of Roger, the family
has suggested the Kirk United Church in Nackawic, NB.
www.flewellingswan.com
19422021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Roger Edward McMillan 19422021..
Décès pour la Ville: Nackawic, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick