Frank Emmett Milne

It is with immeasurable sadness that we announce the passing of Frank E. Milne in Halifax on July 27, 2023; a well-known educator and mathematics teacher. Born March 31, 1935, he was the son of Frank Alden and Lillian Emmett Milne of Halifax. Frank graduated from Queen Elizabeth High School, Dalhousie University and Saint Mary`s University and did post graduate studies as a Shell Merit Fellow at Cornell University. He began his math teaching career at Queen Elizabeth High School, which led to a role as a Television Teacher of Mathematics for Nova Scotia with the CBC and NS Department of Education, and finally concluded his education career as an Administrator in the Nova Scotia Institute of Technology (now Nova Scotia Community College). He is survived by his sister Madge Burnell of Halifax.

Ralph Waldo Emerson said: “to laugh often and love much; to win the respect of intelligent persons and the affection of young people; to earn the approbation of honest citizens and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to give of one’s self; to leave the world a bit better; to have played and laughed with enthusiasm and sung with exultation; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived – this is to have succeeded.” Frank most certainly succeeded.

Community Service Over the Years:

Student Council President at LeMarchant Jr High School

Student Council President at Queen Elizabeth High School

Established Math Club when teaching at QEH

First President of NS Math Teachers Association

Forty Year Member of Halifax Youth Foundation (1979-2018)

Twice Worshipful Master of University Lodge No 110, Grand Lodge of NS

Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of NS

Provincial Grand Master (15 yrs) of the Royal Order of Scotland NS & PEI

President of Dalhousie Alumni Board of Directors

Taught ‘Math Methods’ for St. Marys University B.Ed degree for 10 years

Television Teacher of Mathematics for NS Dept of Education

Two terms as President of the Waegwoltic Club

President of the Halifax Kiwanis Club

Established the Frank E Milne Scholarship Foundation in 1992

During his lifetime Frank had been the proud recipient of:

Birk`s Medal for leadership in student affairs at Queen Elizabeth High School

Charter Life Member Scottish Rite Research Society

Long Service Award (25 Years) Province of Nova Scotia

Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal for service to Education

Brotherhood of the Blue Forget-Me-Not for dedicated Masonic service

Honorary Inspector General of the Scottish Rite Supreme Council 33 degree

Honorary Grand Warden, Grand Lodge of Scotland, AF&AM

Honorary Life Member of Canadian Snowbird Association

Honorary Life Member Royal Order of Scotland for New Brunswick

Sixty Year Medal – Grand Lodge of NS, AF&AM

Fifty Year Jewel - Scottish Rite of Freemasonry

Fifty Year Pin, Philae Shriners, AAONMS

The Frank E. Milne Scholarship, one of Frank’s dearest passions, was established in 1992, and rewards students with exemplary academic skills, demonstrated leadership qualities, and devotion to community service. Each year, 15-20 students are named to the list, creating a network of support for these leaders of tomorrow. With Frank’s background in investing he was able to grow the contributions of former students and friends into a scholarship endowment exceeding a million and a half dollars, and with his passing Frank will enable the endowment to expand.

Frank’s smile, wise counsel and life lessons are missed, but will be a continuing legacy. Truly a life well lived by a good person, and a true gentleman.

Join Frank`s friends for a reception to celebrate his life to be held at J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Dr., Halifax NS on August 5th from 2pm to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm. Donation to the Frank E Milne Scholarship Foundation, 6968 Chebucto Road, Halifax, NS B3 1M7 would be appreciated. A tax receipt will be issued.

“A good teacher affects eternity. No one can tell where his influence stops.”