Age 89, of Inverness, passed away peacefully on January 22nd, 2021, in the Inverary Manor, Inverness NS.
Born July 16th, 1931, she was a daughter of the late John Alex and Mary Jane (MacDonald) Kennedy.
Spending quality time with her family was always a great joy for Millie. She was happiest spending hot summer days at the beach with her seven active children, along with many friends and their families. She loved to cook, bake and entertain family and friends. Her Christmas waffles were amazing! A wonderful recipe and tradition that has now spanned generations. Once Millie had raised her family, she pursued her hidden talent of painting, producing beautiful works of art that her family cherish. Millie was a faithful volunteer at the Inverness Tuck Shop for many years. Millie was a woman of great faith, and a lifelong member of Stella Maris Parish.
Millie is survived by daughter, Eileen Beaton, Inverness; sons, Gerard (Joanne) Beaton, Halifax; Jerome (Andrea) Beaton, Hammonds Plains; Bruce (Vina) Beaton, Cole Harbour; Gary (Susanne) Beaton Milton, Ont; daughters-in-law, Carol Beaton, Inverness, and Peggy Beaton Quispamsis, NB. She was a very loving, proud Grammie to twenty grandchildren, and three beautiful great-grandchildren. She is survived by many nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by husband, John Ronald Beaton, second husband Dan MacEachern, sons, Ronsie Beaton and Steven Beaton. Millie was the last surviving member of her immediate family, predeceased by four brothers, Neil, Josie, Dougall, Jack, and five sisters, Katie Anne, Dolly, Mendy, Sarah, and Madeline.
A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held in Stella Maris Church, Inverness, at 11 A.M. on Saturday, January 30th, Father Danny MacLennan officiating. The current COVID 19 regulations in Nova Scotia will be in place for the Mass.
Live Stream of the Mass will be made available on the Stella Maris and St. Margaret Parish, Inverness, Facebook page.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Millie can be made to Inverary Manor, Central Inverness Palliative Care Society, or a charity of your choice.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to all the wonderful, compassionate staff at Inverness Inverary Manor, Sunrise Villa, Dr. Rhea and staff at Inverness Memorial Hospital, and the Palliative Care Team, Dr. Ritter, Lori Anne Gillis and Paulette Levin.
On-line condolences may be made to: www.invernessfuneralhome.com.
