Roy 'Rosie' MacMillan

89 – Sydney

Roy ‘Rosie’ Pringle MacMillan passed away at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital on Thursday, August 11, 2011 after a brief illness.

Born in Sydney on January 13, 1922, Roy was the son of the late Duncan and Florence (MacLean) MacMillan. He lived most of his life at the family residence first occupied by his parents in 1908. Rosie was a centenarian baby, having been born in 1922, 100 years after the family immigrated from Scotland (aboard the Commerce).

He is survived by his son, Duncan. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family having been predeceased by brothers, Bruce, Charles, Art; sisters Catherine, Laura, Pearl, Grace, Eva and Muriel.

Rosie was a well known sports figure in hockey, football, rugby, baseball and basketball. He had a stellar career with St. FX University, Dalhousie, The Sydney Millionaires and the Antigonish Bulldogs. He was an inductee into the Cape Breton Sports Hall of Fame for multi-sports in 2000.

A graduate of St. FX University and attended Dalhousie University, Rosie spent his career in the insurance industry. He was the owner of Keltic Agency until his retirement.

A true ‘man about town’, Rosie was a popular and well liked individual. He was a member of the Lingan Golf Club, Royal Canadian Yacht Club, Kiwanis, Branch 12 Legion, to name a few. He spent many a pleasant moment with his lifelong buddies at his summer residence in Malagawatch, Cape Breton. In his later years he gained many a friend as he made his daily Tim Horton rounds.

Visitation for Mr. MacMillan will take place on Sunday, August 14 at T.W.Curry Parkview Chapel at 12 noon followed by a funeral service at 1 p.m. officiated by Rev. Tom Whent. A reception will follow.

Online condolences may be sent to www.twcurry.com