Ronald Alexander MacMillan

Donkin/Glace Bay, N.S.

It is with broken hearts that we the family announce the passing of Alex

MacMillan on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, surrounded by his loving family.

Alex was born in Donkin and was the son of the late Hayward and Elizabeth

(Wibby MacLeod) MacMillan.

Alex was an electrician and worked construction in his early years before

starting his 30 plus year career at the Sydney Airport. During his career

he made many lifelong friends.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Carol (Smith) MacMillan; his

daughter Karen (Kexing) Liu, Ottawa, and son Sandy (Janice), at home. He

is also survived by his three treasured grandchildren, Taylor, Selena and

Jordan. Also left to mourn are his siblings, Donald (Joan), Kevin (Lynn),

Frances (Wayne); sisters-in-law, Lorna MacMillan and Shirley Smith and

brother-in-law Willie (Dorothy) Smith and their families.

Alex was also predeceased by his brother Billie and by his father and

mother-in-law Peter and Annie (MacDonald) Smith.

Alex will also be missed by his large extended family and faithful

companion Max.

In his youth, Alex was a talented hockey and baseball player, later moving

on to golf where he made many great friends. Alex continued his love of

sport by following the athletic pursuits of the children of family and

friends. Watching one of the kids play a TimBit hockey game was as

exciting to him as an NHL game. Alex¹s other passion was the ³bungalow² on

the Mira River. This is a place he enjoyed since he was a child when his

parents first built their bungalow. Alex was happiest when he was there

with a huge crowd of family and friends.

Funeral services for the late Alex MacMillan will be held on Saturday,

March 21, 2015 at St. Luke¹s United Church, Donkin, N.S. at 2 p.m. with

Rev. Bob Biggar and Rev. Duncan Roach officiating. A reception will follow

at the church hall. Burial to follow at a later date.

Donations in Alex¹s memory may be made to your charity of choice.

A special thanks to Dr. Laith Shimone, Dr. Cai Wadden, Dr. Kian Khodadad,

and Dr. Jamie MacLean and the staff of 4C at the Cape Breton Regional

Hospital.

Words of comfort can be sent to the family at www.pattenfuneral.com.