Sydney
It is with great sadness that we, the family of Mildred ‘Millie’ MacDonald, age 95, announce the peaceful passing of our beautiful mother at the MacGillivray Guest Home on Thursday, November 24, 2022, with her family by her side.
Born in Whitney Pier on September 17, 1927, to the late Edwin and Maude (Howell) Fifield, Millie was loved by all who had the pleasure of knowing her and she touched the lives of many.
Throughout her life Millie was an ambassador of happiness and was always there for anyone who needed a shoulder to lean on.
Millie is survived by her children, Donna (John David) McLaughlin, Kenneth (Karen) MacDonald and Brenda (Billy) Cox; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren who were her pride and joy; brothers, Eddy (Betty) Fifield and Leonard Fifield as well as many nieces and nephews who she thought the world of.
Besides her parents Millie was predeceased by her husband, Donald MacDonald; son, Gordon MacDonald; sisters, Dorothy, Shirley, June and brother, Arthur.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the residents and staff at the MacGillivray Guest Home for the exceptional care provided to Millie during her time with them over the past number of years. We would also like to extend a thank you to the staff at the Renal Dialysis Unit and Cape Breton Regional Hospital for their wonderful care the past couple of years.
Memorial service to celebrate the life of Millie MacDonald will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.), Whitney Pier, Saturday, November 26, 2022, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Jackie Warren officiating. Interment will take place in Riverview Cemetery, Marion Bridge at a later date. Following the service there will be a reception at the funeral home.
Donations in Millie’s memory may be made to the Renal Dialysis Unit at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital or the MacGillivray Guest Home.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
Soo sorry to read of your mom’s passing Donna, she was such an amazing woman. She sure had a great sense of humor to. may she fly high with the angels .
From: Eunice Macdonald
Donna,Brenda,Kenneth and family.
My heart is broken over the loss of your mom. She was a joy to care for and always put a smile on my face. There will never be another like her. Her sense of humor..her hugs..her kisses and yes she gave me lots will be forever treasured. I’ll definetly miss her calling me “ti@@s”!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful mother with me. Shes at peace now. Fly with angels Millie cuz you were one on earth. Ill miss you forever xox
From: Marie Williams
We are very sorry to learn about your loss. Millie was a wonderful person. We have great memories working at Woolco.
From: Deanie and Leonard MacGillivray
So sorry for the loss of your beautiful Mother. She was such a lovely woman and I remember her coming to Walmart and meeting her.
From: Jane Ardelli
Sending condolences to the family. Just on Sunday, I had a visit. A beautiful lady indeed. Thinking of the family now
From: Lois Boutilier
My condolences to Donna, Kenny, Brenda & Family. Your mom was always your rock. RIP Millie
Our condolences to Donna Kenny, Brenda and families.Your mom was a wonderful person,our thoughts and prayers to you all .
May all the memories of this beautiful lady Millie Macdonald go in the hearts of those who knew her .. she was honest humble kind sweet and funny 😄 we love you Millie and you will always be remembered as the one who said it like it was … xoxo
My deepest condolances to Millies family. I worked with Millie at Woolco when she worked in furniture dept. She was a sweet lady , always had a big smile . I worked with her son Kenny also. Rest in peace Millie and you will be missed at the MacGillivary Home for sure.
My sincere condolences to all Millie’s family.Millie was a beautiful lady, always a big smile . You could find her any where at Mac Gillivaries. Always checking with the redesents to make sure they were all right or needed anything . She will be missed greatly . RIP beautiful Millie .
Millie you will be missed more than you could ever imagine. My favorite part of the day was seeing Millie and giving her hugs and kisses. She would say gwan you crazy fool and laugh .always followed by a I Love you. ❤️ She was a Huge part of my heart and I will miss her so very much. As will everyone at MacGillivray. She will never be forgotten My Deepest condolences to Donna and all of Millies Family. My thoughts are with you all.
Donna & Family-So Sorry for your loss I always enjoyed your posts of your mom as it made me think of mine as she was also at MacGillivray Guest Home and they were so good to her there. Take Care
My condolences to you and your family. But your Mon will be in your heart forever.
Will miss auntie Millie dearly, huge hug’s to u all ..will miss her funny sayings,she was a hoot..may u RIP Millie love u💔… love you all take care ❤️🫂🫂
Brenda so sorry to hear of your moms passing. She was such a sweet lady. May she rest easy. Hugs
Brenda- my deepest condolences to you and your family. Take care of yourself an cherish each beautiful memory.
I want to extend my deepest sympathy to Donna, Brenda, Ken and families. Your mom was truly a gift in my life and I know that I am a better person for having known her and through all the special times I got to spend with her. I will treasure them always. Rest in peace my sweet Millie. Love you my friend. Until we meet again!!
Brenda, Billy & family – We are so sorry for your loss. What a great picture of her. Your mom was beautiful & had the warmest smile. You will miss her but she will always be with you. A long life well-lived & well-loved. God bless your whole family, you will all be in our prayers.
– Wilma & Hal
Allison and Family: Sending sincerest condolences during this time of sadness. Today and always may loving memories bring you peace, comfort and strength. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Donna and Family our condolences to you all may your mom Rest In Peace
Donna, John David, Kenny, Karen, and the entire family our sincerest condolences on Millie’s passing. She obviously had quite a life and left a great legacy. We thoroughly enjoyed the times we saw her on the evening news when they reported on activities at the MacGillivray Guest Home.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Betty and Bill Smith
Hammonds Plains
OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY ..YOUR MOM WAS A BEAUTIFUL LADY ALWAYS SMILING . GOD BLESS HER.MAY SHE REST IN PEACE
Our deepest condolences to all of you at this difficult time. She was a remarkable lady. RIP
Mary & Roddie Keeping
Our deepest condolences on the passing of Millie. She was such a sweet woman and had the brightest smile. May you have peace knowing she is with your dad. 🙏. Mike & Barb Kennedy
So sorry for your loss. May all your happy memories help you through this difficult time,
Many special memories of Millie when she lived on french street she always look out for kids and had a kind words to all of them hugs to you all from Diana Melvin mark and Tara such a wonderful ladyxoxo
My deepest sympathy to you Donna and all the family. She looked like such a sweet soul in all the photos you posted. You were very blessed to have this lovely lady for your mom. God bless.❤
I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of this beautiful lady 😓 please accept my deepest condolences to Donna, Brenda, Kenny and all the family 😓 May she forever Rest In Peace and May perpetual light shine upon her forever 🙏🏻💔
I am so sorry Donna & Brenda ❤️ RIP Millie…
Millie you will be missed tremendously at the home. You were so loving and kind, always having a smile and such positivity. I will never forget you and will miss you so much. You were one funny lady. You made me smile every time we talked. My condolences to your family at this sad time. RIP sweet lady.
Millie was absolutely a one of a kind lady, she had this warmth about her that drew everyone in. My heart goes out to her incredible family who she spoke of constantly, and I adored sitting in and listening to her stories about all of you. She was a brilliant story-teller. I’m going to miss ‘my girl’ and her hugs, the hallways at the home are already quiet without her laughing. I will never forget her, and feel so blessed to have known her. May she rest in peace, reunited with all her loved ones in paradise ❤️
Sending condolences to the family.. She was a doll. I Loved her for many years.
Sincerest condolences to you all for the loss of your mom , Millie. She was truly one of a kind who saw the best in everyone . She was kind , positive and funny. She will be missed beyond measure.
Donna and John David: My deepest condolences to you and your family. Rest in peace, sweet lady.
You were so kind and nice lady with always smile.You will be missed Millie, my deep condolences to family members
Our deepest condolences on the passing of Millie. We will remember her happy face and friendly smile. May she rest in peace.
Dear Brenda
So sorry to hear of the passing of your mum, I know you loved her dearly and treated her like the queen she should have been treated…She is now in Heaven.
Best Wishes
Joseph MacLean
Donna, John David and family
Please accept our deepest condolences on the death of your dear Mom and grandmother. What a wonderful life for 95 years with so many memories of great family times to share. Thinking of you at this time. May she now RIP.
My thoughts and most sincere sympathies are extended to all family members and friends. I have fond memories of Millie and Donald growing up at 1 May Terrace. The greatest of people who I admired dearly. Thinking of the family at this time.
To Donna,Brenda,Kenny,Eddie and Betty Fifield and families,I am so sorry to hear of Millie’s passing.She was such a great friend to my Mom and it was nice that they got to be next door neighbours at MacGillivary’s for a while.She was such a sweet lady and had the most wonderful smile.I got a kick out of seeing her interviewed by CTV,etc.She did very well!!RIP Millie.She will be missed.
Always in our hearts💕
So sorry to hear of Milli’s passing. Your mother was a beautiful lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time
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Donna,John David and family so sorry to hear of Millie’s passing.Millie always had a smile on her face and so many kind words when she spoke to you.