Marlene MacMILLIAN

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MacMILLIAN: Marlene Esther MacMillan (nee Smith). Born July 18, 1937 Brandon, Manitoba-October 23, 2018 Parksville, British Columbia. It’s with a heavy heart that Bill announces the passing of his wife of 61 years. Marlene is predeceased by her parents Mary and William Smith, brother Joseph Smith, sister-in-law and brother in-law Winnifred and Dick Bos, and brother- in-law Robert McCormick. Two nieces Dianne Martin and Donna Oldford, two nephews Jim May and Calvin Yeo. Marlene is survived by her husband William Alexander MacMillan, daughter Sandra Biener (David) Qualicum Beach British Columbia, grandchildren Heidi Lastiwka (Wayne) Willingdon Alberta, Mary Burch (Wray) St. Albert, Alberta, Robert Biener, Calgary, Alberta, George Biener (Cassidy Wallis) Kelowna, British Columbia, and 8 great grandchildren. Son William MacMillan (Sharon) Barrie, Ontario and granddaughters Sasha and Lee MacMillan. Sister-in-law’s Sophie Smith, Belair, Manitoba, Florence McCormick, Abbotsford, British Columbia and Evelyn Jenny Yeo, Red Deer, Alberta. Marlene was raised in the 100 block of 1st Street Brandon Manitoba. She attended Earl Haig High School then completed grade 12 and Business College at St. Michaels Academy. She was always taking courses whether it was through her employer, at the local university or in the community. Life-long learning was important to her. Being active, getting involved and volunteering in the community kept her busy with the many friends she met over the years. Marlene worked for a number of departments within the Federal Government in various locations until her retirement due to health reasons. Genealogy was her passion. Marlene loved the challenge and research involved in discovering the family ancestors. She traveled to many places and connected with new family members in her quest to go back as far as she could. She equally enjoyed spending time with grandchildren and great grandchildren. Marlene and Bill made many moves across the country with Bill’s career in the military. New Brunswick, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia. They also lived in Germany on two occasions thus creating a love of travel. After their retirement they took full advantage of the opportunity to see the world. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, November 9th at Yates Memorial Services, 1000 Allsbrook Rd. Parksville, British Columbia. Donations may be made in lieu of flowers to the Parkinson’s Society of British Columbia or British Columbia Cancer Agency.To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesmemorial.caYATES MEMORIAL SERVICES 250-248-5859 “Lives Cherished and Celebrated”

As published in Brandon Sun on Nov 03, 2018