CURRIE MCMILLAN

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CURRIE MCMILLAN May 28, 1920 - November 9, 2010 Born in Winnipeg, Currie McMillan was the only son of Dr. Currie and Ruby McMillan. When the Second World War broke out he followed in his father's footsteps enlisting quickly. He became a naval officer and was aboard the HMCS Cowichan as it swept Omaha Beach the night before D Day. He returned to Winnipeg where he married Patricia Clare, the only daughter of Dr. Charles and Pearl Clare. Mr. McMillan was, throughout his life, an avid volunteer for many organizations. He remained involved with the Navy through HMCS Chippawa. He was a founding member of Breezy Bend Golf Club. He was a long-time supporter of the the Winnipeg Ski Club and was instrumental in having the statue of the White Horse erected in White Horse Plains Park as a Manitoba Centennial project. Mr. McMillan was very blessed to able to marry Lorna O'Brien. Together, they shared their many common interests. Both were avid golfers. They would spend time at her cottage at Victoria Beach and both enjoyed going on drives in the Manitoba countryside since they shared an interest in Manitoba's history. He will be dearly missed by his wife Lorna. He is survived by his daughters Joanne Francis (husband Derek) and Susan McMillan. Private Service.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 13, 2010