RODERICK DAVID MCMILLIN -

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RODERICK DAVID MCMILLIN 1925 - 2011 On July 3, 2011 Roderick David McMillin passed away at Deer Lodge Centre after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Dorothy, daughter Linda Sparrow, son-law Norman Sparrow, and the pride of Dad's life, grandson Scott Sparrow. Dad was born in Winnipeg on November 21, 1925. He spent his formative years in Yorkton, Saskatchewan but moved back to Winnipeg with his family to complete high school in Winnipeg. Dad fought in the Second World War in Holland. He carried the ghosts of that time to the grave with him. Dad retired from the C.N.R. many years ago and then he and Mom started to travel, taking many trips to Austria and Germany and in later years to Victoria. Dad also went to Greece, a place that always fascinated him. His most memorable trip was back to Holland for the 60th reunion of the liberation. He was able to reconnect with a family that he met in the war but had lost all contact with. Mom and Dad became fast friends with them and visited back and forth. Two trips to Disney World with the three of us rounded out their journeys. Mom and Dad moved into supportive housing at Riverwood Square in March of 2010 and I would like to thank the staff there for all their care and compassion to Dad while he was there and to Mom during this very difficult time. I would also like to thank the Homecare staff who saw to Dad's needs in Riverwood Square. Dad was always very proud of his relationship with the Queens Own Cameron Highlanders and to that end flowers are gratefully declined and a donation to the Cameron Highlanders Foundation would be appreciated. They can be reached at Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders Foundation Minto Armouries, 969 St. Matthews St., Winnipeg, MB, R3G 0J7. He will be missed NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE (204) 949-2200 nbardal.mb.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 09, 2011