Sandra Lee (Cameron) MacMillan, age 79, passed on July 7th, 2024 at Ivey’s Terrance, surrounded by her family.
She grew up on the Cameron farm on Chance Harbor Rd. She was the eldest of seven children.
She married Jack Walsh, and they had 6 children together. During her children’s early years, she was a homemaker. She enjoyed spending time in the outdoors at the cottages in Merigomish and Pictou Landing with her family. Sandra was a nurturer, always taking care of friends and family. Her door was always open to everyone.
In the later years of her life, she met and married Ed MacMillan and was blessed with a second family of four more daughters. During this time, she worked in homecare and as a custodian. During their marriage Sandra enjoyed travelling with Ed and family throughout Canada and down south. You could always catch Sandra and Ed enjoying each other, and the wildlife, while they had morning coffee on the back deck.
Sandra was an avid Bingo player. She loved going for a walk or a drive. She was a huge Elvis fan. She brought joy and love to everyone's lives. She was a fantastic baker and chef. She loved to feed everyone who walked through the door.
In 2021 Sandra, and her beloved doll, Bella, moved into Ivey’s Terrace in Trenton. It was here she met her third family and received the most exceptional and loving care.
She was predeceased by parents, Bruce and Alice Cameron; former husband, Jack Walsh; daughter, Valerie Walsh; son, William "Billy" Walsh; husband, Edward MacMillan; daughters: Karla MacMillan and Kenda Park; brothers: George Cameron, Duncan Cameron and Art Cameron; brothers-in-law: Hugh MacMillan, Kevin Ranger, Ray Gablonski, Jim MacMillan; John MacMillan (Edith); sisters-in-law: Sarah and Mary MacMillan; mothers and fathers-in-law: Ronald and Mary Walsh; Anthony and Winnie MacMillan.
She is survived by her children: son, Ronald (Margie) Walsh Trenton; daughters: Sharon (Mike MacDonald) Maclean, Calgary; Mary Pearl (Lewis Pitts) Walsh, Trenton; Joanne Walsh, Edmonton; Kim Earle, New Glasgow; Karen (Doug) Harris, Truro; sisters: Helen Roper (Donnie Murray), Trenton; Priscilla (Diddi) Phalen, Springhill; brother, Walter Cameron, Hillside; sisters-in-law: Janet Ranger, New Brunswick; Elizabeth Gablonski; Australia; Anita Greencorn; Guysborough; Becky MacMillan; NFLD; brothers-in-law: Paul MacMillan (Rita), Ont; Ronald MacMillan (Marlyn), Ont; Francis MacMillan (Shirley), Trenton; 23 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 2 great great-grandchildren.
The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to all the staff at Ivey’s Terrace, Dr. Colin Sutton, and the Aberdeen Emergency Department. A special mention to Dr. Tom Park for all his years of care for our mom. Thank you to Porter’s Funeral Home for their caring assistance at this time.
Visitation 6-8pm Wednesday, in R.H. Porter Funeral Home, 55 Almont Ave., New Glasgow. Funeral 10am Thursday, in the R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow, with Father Tom MacNeil officiating. Burial in Christ the King Cemetery. Reception to follow in the Hillside Hall. Donations in her memory may be made to Christ the King Cemetery, the SPCA or a charity of choice.