1933 – 2017
Obituary for Mavis McMillan
Mavis McMillan (nee Olson)
It is with heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, Mavis on October 14, 2017. Born at Victoria Beach on April 3, 1933, Mavis will be missed every day by her loving children and grandchildren; Janice (Mike), Stefan, Adam, Kathryn; Gail (Craig), Mitchell, Carson, Landon; Heather (Glen), Sarah, Alyssa, Brianna, Ryan; Debra (Wayne), Brett, Brendan, Andrew; Robert (Ruth), Lisa, Scott and great granddaughter Blakely. She also leaves to mourn her sister Lorraine; sisters-in-law Linda (Bob), Diane (David) and Carol as well as many special nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her loving husband Don, parents Ena and Frank; in-laws Frances and Archie, brothers Douglas and infant Kenneth and several brother and sister in-laws.
Mavis left Victoria Beach at the age of sixteen to take courses at Success Business College in Winnipeg. She worked at CNR as a comptometer operator until she married Don, the love of her life, on October 28, 1961. They had a wonderful marriage and enjoyed many adventures at Victoria beach, camping, travelling and spending time with friends at the Fort Rouge Curling Club. Mavis showed us her incredible strength when she lost Don far too young in a tragic accident. She continued to face each day with her cheerful, positive and energetic personality.
Victoria Beach was the most special place on earth to Mavis and her family. Many incredible times were shared at the cottage and precious memories were made. Spending time with her grandchildren was a priority to her and she was very proud of each and every one of them.
Mavis remained active her entire life. Even at 82, if you were climbing a hundred steps in Iceland- so was she! She was kind and always generous with her time and energy. She loved to plan and organize, cook, bake and take care of everyone. She was the best mother and Amma we could have asked for. She also enjoyed time spent with her Wednesday Morning Ladies, The Red Hats and on the Special Events Committee at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd.
Funeral service will be held at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 401 Kildare Ave. West, on Thursday, October 19th, at 11:00 am and Internment with a graveside service at Victoria Beach cemetery on Friday, October 20th, at 1:00 pm.
The family would like to express heartfelt thanks to the Palliative Care Team, in particular Richard and Gloria. In lieu of flowers, donations to thedreamfactory.ca or a charity of your choices would be appreciated.
“A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take.”
We love you mom. Give dad a hug for us. We’ll keep you close in our hearts until we see you again.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Mavis McMillan – 1933 – 2017.source

Death notice for the town of: WINNIPEG, Province: Manitoba

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