Of Fergus, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 8th in her 92nd year. Survived by her children Gary (Marilyn), Trudy, Lawrie (Cindy). Stepmother to Rob (Shelly), Paul (Julie), Lori (late Greg). Millie was the loving Grandmother to Laura (Ken), Luke (Donna), Brandon (Leigh), Shay (Kel), Bianca, Scott (Sandra), Jenny, Ben (Mandy), Leah (Christian), Brad (Tasmin) and Pat (Tristia), and Great Grandmother to thirteen children. Also survived by her brother Ross (late Doris) and sister-in-law Carol. Millie was predeceased by her partner of 40 years Murt Allison, loving daughter Brenda, son-in-law Les. Also, brothers Bill, Erwin, Lloyd and parents Walter and Eva Lucas, stepmother Marie and first husband George Smith. Millie was born and raised in Appleby, Ontario. She married and moved to Rockwood where she and George raised their 4 children. She later moved to Ballinafad and spent the last 3 years in Fergus. Millie was a very proud mother, grandmother and GG. Family was very important to her. She enjoyed hosting and attending all family gatherings especially Easter. We all have special memories of our Easter egg hunts. She was the centre of our families and she held everyone close. Millie was always very active in her church community. It was a large part of her life. She was the organist for Stone United Church in Eramosa then Ballinafad United Church then Speedside United Church in Fergus. She retired from playing the organ earlier this year She was a caring friend and neighbour. Always helping people whether it was a meal, a pie, to lend an ear or a shoulder to lean on. She was always there. Millie was a very strong woman in many ways. She showed great strength when she helped her daughter Brenda through her battle with cancer and Murt through his last few years so he was able to remain at home. The last few years of her own life showed her strength. She was tiny but mighty. Millie will be missed by everyone that knew her but she leaves us all with wonderful memories to cherish forever. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Sue Weir for being such a wonderful friend to Mom. Your kindness will never be forgotten. Also, a thank you to Dr. Paul Zeni for his care and compassion, Groves Memorial Oncology Staff and to Dr. Lund and Samantha and Dr. Nguyen. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to Wall-Custance Funeral Home & Chapel (519-822-0051 / www.wallcustance.com). There will be a Celebration of Millie’s life on Sunday, August 18th from 1:30 to 4:30 in the Gathering House at Barn Swallow Fields, Thatcher Farms, 5727 Sth Line, Rockwood. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Speedside Church or Groves Memorial Hospital of Fergus would be greatly appreciated. A tree will be planted in memory of Mildred (Millie) E. Smith in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest.
