Louisbourg
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, Margaret ‘Margie’ aka ‘Muggs’ Colleen MacMillan on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at the Shannex Orchard Court in Kentville, after a long and courageous battle with dementia. Mom was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many.
Margaret was born November 20, 1956, to the late Daniel and Sarah ‘Sadie’ (Ley) MacDonald and was raised in Little Lorraine with her many siblings.
Mom is survived by her loving husband, Daniel ‘Danny’ MacMillan; two loving daughters, JoAnn (Doug), and Dana (Madison); grandchildren, whom she called her “GOLD”, Daniel ‘the boy’, Gracie ‘Goose’ (Blair), Owen ‘Owie Bowie’ and Lola ‘Dolly’; two great grandchildren, Miah Belle, Ryder James, and two step-grandchildren, Lane and Brooke. Margie is also survived by her sisters, Rita, Mary, and Debbie (Lawrence); brothers, Lauchie (Irene), Jackie (Patsy), Bert (Clarisse), and Kenny (Laurie); sisters-in-law, Mary, Hellie, Thelma, Sandra, and Karen (Stanley); brother-in-law, Elliott (Kim); as well as many special nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, Margie was predeceased by her brothers, Walter and Clifford; brothers-in-law, Fabian, Dennis, Paul and in-laws, Ernie and Annie MacMillan.
Mom enjoyed knitting, crocheting, gardening, camping, wood working and could master anything she put her hands to especially if you told her she couldn’t do it. She enjoyed a good game of cards and winning whether that meant cheating or not. She enjoyed family vacations and her trips to see her girls. Her grandchildren were the light of her life and she put many miles on travelling to see them in whatever sport or event they had. She was a free spirit and the life of every party. When the light was on at the barn everyone knew they were welcome at Ma’s.
In the last ten years, Mom faced her disease like she did everything in life, head on with humility, grace and a beautiful smile on her face. She enjoyed drives, music, ice cream, pepsi, chocolate milk, cheesies and lots of Mars bars. Her infectious giggle that we all knew never faded right until the end.
We would like to thank our family and many friends for all the love and compassion you have shown to us and Ma. We would especially like to thank the staff of Shannex Orchard Court for your kind, compassionate, loving care of our mother while she resided there for the last seven years. You were all family to her, and she loved you all.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial service to celebrate the life of Margie MacMillan will be at the Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Road, Whitney Pier at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 2, 2023. Following the reception, interment will take place at Loch End Cemetery, Catalone.
Donations in memory of Margie may be made to Shannex Orchard Court, Kentville Recreation Department.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
‘Those we love can never be more than a thought away, for as long as there’s a memory, they live in our hearts to stay.’
Go rest easy Ma, we’ll take it from here.
Online Condolences
Those we love don’t go away. They walk beside us everyday. Unseen, unheard, but
always near, still loved, still missed and always dear.
Danny, my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
From: Myrtle Cluett-Pepper
Dear Jo, Dana and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Margie’s passing. She was a wonderful person with a great sense of humor, gone way too soon.
From: Mabel Holland Troke
Danny, we are so sad to hear of your wife’s passing at such an early age.
To you and your family our deepest sympathy and every blessing.
From: Archiena and Cynthia MacLeod
Thoughts and prayers going to you all .muggs was an awesome person she will be missed by so many.R.I.P Muggs
Xo
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless
May God Bless you all.R.I.P. Margie a beautiful lady you were …
So sorry for your loss, Margie was a sweetheart and always treated me well. I didn’t see her often but knew she had a big heart. May she RIP. My heartfelt condolences to all family members.
Our condolences to the family
I will always remember Margie as a great friend and all the good times we shared. RIP..Muggs. luvs ya..
So sorr to hear of Margie’s passing condolences to all the family!!!!
Muggs will be someone we’ll always remember at Shannex. ❤️ Sorry for your loss, thinking of you all.
So sorry Jo Doug Dana and all the family. Sending my condolences
Dannie, JoAnn, Dana, and the Families: So Sorry for your Loss, you all have many beautiful memories. RIP Muggsey🕊
Thinking of you and your family
Our condolences to the family .
Condolences to the families May Muggs rest in peace 🙏
God Bless
So sorry for your loss
Dana and family so sorry for your loss . May she RIP
Condolences to the families May Muggs rest in peace 🙏
God Bless
Muggsy was loved by anyone that came in contact with her,We had many laughs with her.She will be missed by many,RIP my friend. Condolances to Jo,Dana and Danny.
Our deepest sympathy to Margie’s family.Margie always had a beautiful smile whenever you met her.May she RIP.
Dear Danny and family: So sorry to read about Margie. Thinking about you in your time of sorrow and sending lots of prayers to comfort you and your family at this sorrowful time. May all your beautiful memories sustain you all in the coming days. May God bless you all. Sincerely, Helen MacLeod, Howie Centre.
She always had a smile on & a laugh , that was very distinct. RIP Muggsy . Condolences to her family and friends
Sending our deepest sympathy and much love to you all. I hope your best memories help heal your hearts in time. Margie was a barrel of fun and I loved her giggle. All my love and hugs
Dannie, Joanne, Dana and all of Margie’s family
My sincerest sympathy in the passing of your wife, mother, grandmother, etc. I really didn’t know her that well but knew she dealt with her health problems for quite some time.
I am unable to attend the memorial tomorrow but know that you are in my thoughts.
Cherish the good memories and take care of yourselves.
God bless
Margie Cameron
We are heartbroken she was a great friend who we adored. Our deepest condolences to Joann, Dana, Danny and all her family and friends..Rest easy Muggs ❤️
Condolences to all family and friends
Danny, we were so sad to hear of your wife’s passing at such an early age.
To you and your family,
Our Deepest Sympathy and every blessing.