Sydney
The family of Jodi Marie (Dingwall) Milley regret to announce her passing on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at home in Sydney.
Born on October 26, 1964, in South Bar, Jodi was the daughter of Dorothy Mombourquette–Dingwall and the late Ellsworth ‘Lal’ Dingwall.
Jodi loved to cook, play in the garden, and enjoy the sunshine. She loved spending time with her best friend, Dave, her kids and her favourite little friend, Buddy the dog. Jodi worked at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.
Besides her mother, Jodi is survived by her children, Mitchell (Shay) Snow, Kirk (Mercedes) Snow and Haley Milley; siblings, Susan, Murray (Joan), Lloyd (Donna), and Alan; grandchildren, Zack and Kaden, and partner, Dave Shallo.
Besides her father, Jodi was predeceased by her brother, Gordon in infancy.
The family would like to thank the VON, Palliative Care and all her friends from work, who were there for Jodi in her time of need.
Visitation and memorial service to celebrate the life of Jodi Milley will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.), Whitney Pier on Friday, August 11, 2023. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 3 to 4 p.m. with the memorial service to follow at 4 p.m. in the All Faith Chapel with Michael Morrison officiating.
Donations in memory of Jodi may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
So very sad to hear that Jodi passed. She was a good friend and took beautiful care of my son Donnie when he was little. We have such fond memories of her! Always a laugh, a batch of biscuits or cookies for everyone, and a warm welcome to her home. Heaven has gained an angel.
From: Annette Wood
My condolences to the family, so sorry to hear of Jodi’s passing
From: Keith Murphy
Thinking of you and your family, Tammy and Steve
From: Steve Gard
To all Jodi’s family please accept my condolences on her passing. May She Rest In Peace
From: Peggy Margetti
So sorry to hear this terrible news . Condolences to all of you . May she rest in Peace 🙏
From: Lori Rudderham
I would like to express my sincere condolences to Jodi’s children and grandchildren,to her Mom Dorothy,sister Susan ,her brothers and her partner,on the death of this vivacious lady. I first met Jody 50 odd years ago as her Grade Primary teacher and was at once captivated by her big smile and twinkling eyes.We met on different occasions over the years and that smile still appeared.I know she will be missed by many.
From: Sheila Windsor
Dave and Jodi’s family,I am so sorry to read the sad news of Jodi’s passing.I knew she was fighting a battle but she always looked so good when I saw her that I figured she was winning.Sincere condolences to you all on the loss of a strong lady
Dave and her family I am so sorry to hear about Jodi. She was such a nice person…she will be definitely missed.
Thank you Aleah, On behalf of Dave, Kirk Mitchell and Hailey.
To all of Jodi’s family, our sincere condolences for your great loss.
I only remember Jodi as always smiling and happy.
May she rest in peace.
Im heartbroken 💔…forever an inspiration…I will always remember her fondly…one of my favorite coworkers,I always feel that hug you gave me…I will look for you in the flowers 🌷
Thank you for your kind words.
On behalf of Dave, Kirk Mitchell and Hailey
My sincerest sympathy to you all..Jodi was a beautiful freind❤
Thank you for your kind words.
On behalf of Dave, Kirk, Mitchell and Hailey
I am heartbroken to hear the news of Jodi passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. She was a good friend. God Bless.
Dear sister Jodi, may the Most High receive you in His arms and keep you in eternal peace..
Thank you Anna.
To the Dingwall family:
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of Jodi. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
Dan and Dale Young
Thank you Dan and Dale.
On behalf of the Dingwall family.
My heart is broken. Jodi was a ray of sunshine. I never saw her without a smile on her face. Going to miss your laugh. Condolences to Mitchell, Kirk , Haley , grandchildren and the rest of her family. I hope you will find comfort knowing that her pain is gone. God Bless
Thank you Roberta and Gordie, we will definitely miss that contagious laugh.
On behalf of Dave, Kirk, Mitchell and Hailey
My condolences over the loss of your mom. Losing such an essential part of yourself is very hard. Reach out if you need anything
Thank you for sharing such kind memories at mom’s funeral.
We appreciate you.
On behalf of Dave, Mitchell, Kirk and Hailey.
Anthony and Haley.
I wanted to offer my condolences to let you know I’m thinking of you two. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
We are sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Your mom was such a kind and caring person. Mitchell,Kirk and Haley we are always here for you. May Jodi Rest In Peace. Condolences to all of Jodi’s family.
Condolences to Jodi’s family. May Jodi rest in peace.
We are very saddened hearing the news of Jodi passing. Jodi was a good friend and we will
miss her. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with Mitchell, Kirk,Hayley and families. May she rest in Peace. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
We are very saddened hearing the news of Jodi’s passing. Jodi was a good friend and we will miss her. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mitchel, Kirk, Hayley and family. May she rest in peace 🙏
So very sorry to hear about Jodi’s passing. Our condolences to her children, grandkids & all the Dingwall family
My condolences to the family , so sorry to hear of her passing, gone way too soon 🥲
So very sorry to hear of the passing of Jodi ,always stopped to chat when I would see her at the Hospital ,she was a friend to us all RIP my friend 😢🙏💔❤️
So very sorry to hear of the passing of Jodi ,always stopped to chat when I would see her at the Hospital ,she was a friend to us all RIP my friend 😢🙏💔❤️
M’y Condolences to the Dingwall Family& Dorothy Mombourquette for the loss of such a Beautiful Person Jodie Will Pray for you all ‼️💔🙏💔‼️😢
To Jodi’ family and daughter Haley we are so sorry for the loss you are all feeling she was a wonderful person and so full of life and fun to be around we spent many adventures on the motorcycles and parties when she was in Balls Creek she will be truly missed. Sheldon and Michele Fiander
Over the years we had some great bike runs with regular parties in balls creek . all you can eat food was always guaranteed at the parties . Jodi was a ball of fun to be around as she can joke with the best of them . She will be deeply be missed by myself & noelle . Our hearts go out to the family .
So sorry to hear of Jodi’s passing sending condolences to all of her family and friends
Chris and Noelle Cashen
Sue we are so sorry for your loss. We are sending you and your family love and prayers. God Bless.
Heartfelt condolences to Jodi’s children and grand children , and also the entire Dingwall family.. Jodi was always a beautiful lady, inside & out. May she RIP
So very sorry for your loss. Jodi was an absolute wonderful person. Always enjoyed when I’d see her at work. My thoughts are with you all ❤️
To Dave Shallo & the Dingwall family, Jodi’s children & grandchildren, so very sorry to hear of Jodi’s passing. She always had a smile on her face & was a lovely person. Gone way too soon. May she rest in peace.
Our sincerest heartfelt condolences to Jodi’s family. One could always count on smiles and laughter in Jodi’s presence. She was a good friend. Praying that you all take comfort in knowing she is now at peace and no longer in pain. God bless
Jodi was an amazing lady, my super dance partner at the CUPE events, she touched everyone she met, God bless you all♥️
Sending condolences on your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May your happy memories bring you comfort in the sad days ahead.
Thinking about all of you at this very very sad time there are so many happy memories that we’ve shared together to our many walks laughs dancing motorcycle adventures to simply going for slides down the hill with the girls . our Halloween parties to just sitting having great conversations Truly breaks my heart ❤️ to be writing this right now just so hard to believe life is just not fair I hope your dancing in heaven love yah girl Noelle 😓😓
My sincere condolences to her family. A beautiful lady. Always a smile and a helping hand to all of the staff she encountered at the Regional hospital. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
So very very sorry to hear of Jodi’s passing. She was a lovely person, full of personality and kind to all. May she rest in peace.
Ross and Valerie (Dingwall) Barrett.
My heart is broken over Jodi’s passing. We were childhood friends for over 50 years. To her children and grandchildren and all the Dingwall family I am sending my condolences. I will miss her laugh and smile. RIP dear friend
Our deepest sympathies to Dave and all of Jodi’s family and friends. Jodi was such a wonderful person, so smiley and cheerful. We knew she was fighting a battle but we had thought she was winning. We will miss seeing her as she moved around the hospital chatting with everyone she met. May the choir of angels sing her to her rest.
To Dave and Jodi’s family: she was a bright light every day at work and I feel blessed to have known her. So saddened for your loss.
Dear Dorothy and family, please accept our sincere condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. Thinking of you all.
Sam and Sheila Kolanko
So sad to hear of Jodi’s passing. Jodi was an amazingly strong woman. Always had a smile on her face. Loved all our chats at work with lots of great laughs. Deepest condolences to Dave and her family. Jodi you will be thought of often and deeply missed 💔
Our heartfelt condolences to the family. She will be greatly missed. Such a beautiful lady.
Very sorry for your loss
She was a great friend
to the family of jodi just want to send my condolences to the family on the loss of there mom always loved running into her at work she always had a smile and was always friendly also to the stores staff sorry for your guys loss as of a friend and co-worker such a sad day for sure.
So sad to hear of Jodi’s passing,My most deepest and sincere condolences to Dave and the entire family … God bless
Our condolences go out to dave and all of Jodi’s family she will be missed.paul and Carol wall Windsor street
To Dave and Jodi’s family please accept our sincere condolences! Jodi was a very kind warm person. She always had a smile for you no matter what! She will be missed God Bless 🙏
To Jodi’s family and the Dingwall family: John and I were deeply saddened to hear of Jodi’s passing. Although we did not know her, she came from a wonderful family, and that speaks volumes of who she was. Please accept our most sincere condolences.
I worked with Jodi at Northside General. Always so pleasant and kind to everyone. Sincere condolences to her family. May she rest in eternal peace.
To Dave and Jodi’s family, so sorry to hear of her passing. She always had a smile and I will miss our little chats we had whenever she stopped by my desk to say hello. She will be greatly missed.
Leah and I were shocked and saddened to hear of this. So many memories and great times, especially at the firehall. Once you met Jodi you swore you knew her your whole life. Full of personality, laughter, smiles, and always willing to help out with anything. Sad to know I won’t be bumping into you around town anymore for a conversation and laugh. We are so glad we met you.
Sending sincerest condolences to all of Jodi’s family. She was a very kind soul. May memories help to bring you strength and peace during this difficult time. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Condolences to all Jodi’s family and friends – Jodi was always wonderful to talk with – Rest in peace my friend 💔
We are so sad to hear of Jodi’s passing our deepest condolences to her family and friends RIP Jodi 💔🙏🏻💔
I am so sorry to hear of Jodi’s passing, my condolences to Jodi’s children, family, and Dave Shallo. I had the privilege of knowing Jodi at work and she was strong, kind and friendly person and always smiling. Jodi was respected by her coworkers throughout the Regional and will be dearly missed
Such a big lost to everyone that had the pleasure of knowing Jodi, thinking of her family at this difficult time
I am so shocked and saddened to hear this news about Jodi. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you Dave and Jodi’s entire family at this very difficult time. Jodi was a wonderful person who always took the time to stop and say hi no matter how busy she was. She will be so greatly missed by everyone who was so lucky to have know her.
I remember Jodi being perennially radiant and completely lovely. I am so saddened to hear of her passing. Sending peace and love to her family and friends. Thinking of you, Jodi, fly high! Bernice Webb
So sorry for your loss of such a beautiful person, my prayers are with you🙏🏻
I am so sorry for your loss Dave and family. I will miss seeing and chatting with Jodi at the hospital. May she rest in peace.