MacMillan, Wendy E., 70, of Lower South River, Antigonish County, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025, in St. Martha’s Regional Hospital, Antigonish, surrounded by her family.
Born in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, she was a daughter of the late Jim and Arlie (Pine) McMillan.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years Gord; daughter Shawna, Lower South River; son Shane (Martha), Ottawa; grandchildren Everly and Marilla; siblings; Brenda, Daryl, June, Dwight, and Leeann; many nieces and nephews; and her favorite little bakers Sophie, Kaiden, and Kyleigh.
Besides her parents she is predeceased by siblings, Jack, Kevin, and Darlene.
She first noticed the love of her life at the outdoor skating rink in Echo Bay , where she leaned over to her best friend Karen and said, "I'm going to marry him", to which Karen said, "How? You don't even know who he is!" After marrying this stranger, she and Gord moved down to Nova Scotia where she created a large community of amazing, supportive friends whom she loved dearly.
Wendy’s greatest joy came from her baking for her family and friends. Especially on Saturday nights when she would be listening to her country music and occasionally call Gord in for a quick dance in the kitchen while she was baking.
Wendy was especially known for her fruitcakes. This past holiday, Wendy was quite ill from her own treatments at the same time as her brother Jack’s health was failing. When asked what she could do for him, he asked for one more fruitcake. Wendy pushed through her sickness and produced one more batch of Christmas fruitcakes, granting Jack’s dying wish. He was delighted. Wendy was also over the moon to learn that one of her cakes from that batch travelled with a family friend all the way to Africa where it was shared among her family and friends over the holidays.
The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Bently, Dr. Barron, and all the staff in the Chemotherapy Department and third floor at St. Martha’s.
Cremation has taken place. A private family celebration of life will take place at a later date, both in Antigonish and Sault St. Marie. In Memoriam, donations may be made to St. Martha’s Regional Hospital Foundation (Palliative Care Unit).
Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of C. L. Curry Funeral Home, Antigonish, NS. Online condolences: www.clcurry.com