March 31, 1922 – August 17, 2011
With immense sorrow the McMillan family announce the passing of Joseph after a brief illness. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Cecilia, children Catherine (Dan), Bill (Doris), Joan, Monica and Lorraine (Dennis) and grandchildren Ryan, Alex, Victoria and Connor. Joe was born in Dauphin, Manitoba and raised in Winnipeg. He was a WWII veteran and also worked on the DEW Line (Distant Early Warning) in the Arctic and the Alcan project in Northern BC. A carpenter by trade, Joe also had a variety of interests including skiing, curling and golfing. He had a fun sense of humour and enjoyed a laugh with his family.
Funeral Mass will be held at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 2060 Haultain St., Victoria at 12 noon Friday, August 26, 2011. The family wishes to extend thanks to Dr. Ashmead, Dr. Unger and especially Dr. McGhie and his secretary Anna. Reception to follow at St. Patrick’s Church. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.
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Renee Kossack
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Angela & Glenn Frame our message may have been sent twice due to a computer error. please delets one. Thank you.
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Angela & Glenn Frame Dear Cec, Cathy and siblings,
We are so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. He was Glenn’s roomate in the lodge when the mill first started in 1967 in Gold River. Our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time.
Take care.
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Angela & Glenn Frame Dear Cec, Cathy and your siblings. So sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. He was Glenn’s roomate when they first had the Heber Lodge in Gold River when the mill started in 1967. Our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time. We know you will have many cherished memories of your lives with him. Take care all of you.
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Jeanne & Harry Harker Dear Mrs. McMillan, Cathy & Dan, and family,
Our hearts and love go out to you during this great time of sadness and loss. Hardly the chance provided to say ‘goodby’ to a man who so deeply touched all of your lives. As you gather together this Friday celebrate your lives and memories shared with him over the years. We are with you in thought and prayer……
Love Jeanne and Harry
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Judy Grieve To all the McMillan family. So sorry to hear about your loss. It is never easy to have a cherished member of your family pass, but he will always be remembered in the hearts of the ones he touched. He enjoyed life, and lived a good one, with a twinkle in his eye and a chuckle to share. Alan and I send our love.
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Mike Carriere I’m sorry to hear about Joe’s passing. I hope you and your family will be strong for each other during this time.
Mike Carriere
PS When I met your dad I found him to be down to earth and a man’s man. I did have a golf game with him when (Val) and I visited whith Cathy and Dan.
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Pamela Desjardine Monica, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. ~From a headstone in Ireland
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Susie Berger Monica, I’m so very sorry about your loss. I’m sure your lovely sense of (panda) humor, is from your dad’s love. I’m keeping your and your family in my thoughts.
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Larry and Sally Coupal This is to let you know Cecelia and the other members of the family that we are sorry Joe decided it was time to leave this life. Of course we know that he is at a peaceful and beautiful place of love and joy. In a way we celebrate his choice even though those left behind are still sad. In time we will all agree that this is how the process appears to be on planet Earth. I wish to also mention that Joe and I that is Larry have known each other since we met in Vancouver in the late 1940’s after escaping from the prairies. We have been friends ever since. So it is with love and joy that we express our sincere wishes for a celebration of heart felt sincerity on the 26th and thereafter.
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Linda McCoy Monica, my thoughts are with you, your mom and the rest of your family. May the loving memories of your father carry you through the difficult days ahead. Hugs, Linda
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Cherie Monica, I’m so very sorry. I hope you and your family can take comfort in all the wonderful memories you shared with your Dad. Lots of love, Cherie
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Bob and Jodi Dyrda Dear Mrs. McMillan and family…we are so sorry to know that you are going through such a sad time with the passing of your beloved husband and father.(Grandpa). We both enjoyed his company and looked forward to just what he would say to make us giggle over. That generation of man is a treasure, one that surely will be missed. May time wrap it’s healing arms around you all with your wonderful memories of him. Take very good care, love Bob and Jodi xo
Dear Monica,My thought are with you.Prayers too.The love you share with your family will give you strength.His love is always in your heart.