Bernadette Teresa MacMillan

Bernadette Teresa MacMillan, 80 yrs. old, passed away peacefully at her home on August 29th, 2024, surrounded by her loving family and her very much-loved cat, Tobey. Born in NYC on December 2, 1943, raised in the Bronx, she became a nurse after graduating high school, then moved onto a new and exciting career with the government several years later. After living in N.J. for a number of years she decided to move to Florida to be with her family and enjoy the beautiful weather and sights.

She lived a very happy, adventurous life traveling all over Europe but her favorite place of all was Nova Scotia, Canada. It was there that family, friends and all types of adventures took place, giving her a lifetime of fond, funny, happy, loving memories that she enjoyed telling us about when our family gathered. These memories would always put a smile on your face as she told the stories of the past as if it had just taken place.

Her laugh was contagious! She loved her pets, loved all animals and has saved many lives of so many unwanted pets! She loved a good ghost story! And above all, she loved her family! The wonderful memories she gave us will continue to make us love her and miss her more than she could ever imagine possible! She loved her fiddle music and loved to dance, something that she can now do again in Heaven! 

After the funeral service, Bernadette will be transported to St. Raymond Cemetery in the Bronx, NY where she will be buried with her parents in their final resting place.

Bernadette is preceded in death by her loving parents, Allan and Teresa McMillan and three out of four of her older siblings; John Edward “Teddy”, Mary and Cecillia. She has one surviving older sibling who lives in Nova Scotia Canada: Rev. Allan MacMillan. 

I thank God for having been blessed to have Bernadette (Aunt Bea), in our lives. Forever in my heart. Rest in peace.