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November 12, 1951-September 24, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of a wonderful father, friend, teacher, mentor & volunteer. Philip James passed away suddenly, in the comfort of his home on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. He was in his 73rd year. He is survived by his daughter, Vanessa Blair Kelly (Amanda Haak) and his son Grant Traynor McMillan (Kay Dias). He will be sorrowfully missed by his grandchildren, Logan James Rock, Owen Peter Kelly and Amelia Margaret Kelly.
Philip’s family are comforted to know that he is now reunited with his beloved wife Margaret Mary McMillan (nee Grant), who was called home on September 21, 2020. Philip and Margaret were married on September 14, 1974–and can now celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary together. Philip was predeceased by his parents Norman and Loretta McMillan and his brother, Larry McMillan (June McMillan). He is missed dearly by his brothers, Fr. Allan McMillan and Paul McMillan (Patricia White).
At his request, cremation has taken place. A funeral mass will be held at St. James Roman Catholic Church, 22 Victoria Street, SEAFORTH on Tuesday, October 15th at 4:00 PM, followed by a reception and celebration of life at St. Anne’s Catholic Secondary School, 353 Ontario Street, CLINTON, beginning at 5:30 PM.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Huron-Perth Alzheimer Society or the Clinton Public Hospital Foundation.
Philip was passionate about the arts and dedicated over 30 years to his profession in education. Philip’s legacy extends far beyond the stage or the walls of the classroom. He was a teacher and a mentor to many. He believed that students are able to do their best work when they are able to form meaningful relationships with themselves, their peers and their educators. Such was also his philosophy on life–that we learn and grow when we take the time to make meaningful connections with others and the world around us. He was never too busy to have a long conversation, or to tell a story.
My love of teaching was my love of acting and, in as much I had reached a destination of sorts. When one gets to a place, they send postcards telling people:
“Am having a great time. Wish you were here.”
Such has been my wish, in this work. To let others know of the place I have come to be, so that my experience may inform them.”
~Philip J. McMillan
“Actors & Teachers: A Study of Two Professions”
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2024
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