Edward Melvin MCMILLAN

McMILLAN, Edward Melvin "Mel" WW II Veteran P O Cdn. Armed Forces (Naval) Ret'd 1939-1972 O.P.D. 1973-1984 retired Passed away suddenly in his sleep on July 28th, 2007, age 84, a gentle, kind, quiet man. Most proud beloved husband of Rollande (nee Lepage) for almost 56 years and a friendship of 60 years. Beloved father of one special daughter Lynn (Ron Adams of Petawawa, ON). Dear son of the late Edward (Eddie) and Mildred E. (nee Killeen) McMillan. Survived by one sister Doris Purcell. Adored Godfather of Natalie (Martin) Lacasse and spouse Donald. Predeceased by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Rita Clairmont and spouse Arthur Clairmont, Gerard (Gerry) Lepage, Noel Lepage, Douglas Mitchell of Hastings, ON, Rachel Lepage. Survived by Juliette Mitchell, Edmonton, AB, Rheal Lepage, Marie B. Lagarde (Lionel), Low, QC, Carmen Laplante (Claude), Maurice Lepage (Micheline), Hull, QC, Helene Martin (Virgilio), Carlsbad Springs, Gloucester, Andre Lepage (Suzanne) and Jean Paul Lepage (Joy) all of Lac Ste. Marie, QC, sisters-in-law Carole Lepage (Gerry) and Lois Lepage (Noel). Cherished uncle of numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews and many old friends and great neighbours, members of Hylands Golf Course, Police Association Golden Club, R A Seniors Bowling and 410 Squadron, Rockcliffe, RCAF. Following WWII he returned in the Public Service and there he met his partner for life, Rollande and they were married in October 1951. In 1953 he decided on a Naval Career, following studies at HMC Cornwallis, N.S., was posted to HMC Stadacona and on to many ships and voyages, always the golf clubs followed. Took up residence in Dartmouth, N.S. for close to 20 years where he and Rollande enjoyed membership at Brightwood Golf Club, where Mel became a serious and ardent golfer, bowler and curler. Final posting to Ottawa late 1972. Spring 1973 golf at Pineview Course Club, 1974 joined Hylands Golf Course. Eventually his foursome of 25 years all predeceased him. Visitation will be held at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road (at Albion Road) on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. in Holy Cross Church, 685 Walkley Road. Interment Notre Dame Cemetery. In memoriam donations to the Kidney Foundation of Canada or the University of Ottawa Heart Institute would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be sent to www.mem.com Published in the Ottawa Citizen from 7/30/2007 - 7/31/2007