Georgina Edith McMillan

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Mom, Mother in Law, Nana, Nena, Aunt and friend. Ena was predeceased by her husband Tom in 2008, her sisters Percy Gray (Neil) and Doris Cunliffe (Ray) and brother John Palmer (Barbara) and niece Kathy Malcolm. She leaves behind her loving family: daughters Diane Ryan (Ed) and Linda Kirkpatrick (Russ), her grand children Laura Willard (Tom), Shaun Kirkpatrick (Chanel), Michael Ryan (Jen) and Jamie Kirkpatrick (Christi), her 7 great grandchildren Colter and Ryan Willard, Kaleb, Charlie and Georgia Ryan and Cali and Will Kirkpatrick plus her nieces and nephews.

Ena was born in Lynn Valley to George and Edith Palmer and lived all her 92 years in North Vancouver. Oh the stories Mom told of her early years growing up with her sisters and brother. She has seen so many changes over the years. Ena was a graduate and school president of North Van High and then obtained her teaching degree. She went on to teach elementary school in West Vancouver. Ena met and married the love of her life, Tom (Mic) August 15, 1952. They raised their daughters in a loving home surrounded by family and friends. Mom always encouraged our friends to come by after school with a fresh batch of cookies ready. Mom was a volunteer at Lions Gate Hospital Women's Auxiliary for over 20 years, drove for Meals on Wheels, canvassed for every charity going and played in several bridges groups. Mom and Dads greatest joy and now their legacy was buying the little cabin at Anderson Lake. Everyone’s “happy place” is now loved by four generations.

Mom spent her last 6 years at Amica Edgemont Village in Independent Living. She met many wonderful people there over the years.Thank you to the North Shore Palliative Care Team of Leane Mathias and Jennifer Nieass who definitely had Moms and the family’s best interest at heart.

Thank you to the caring staff at North Shore Hospice who made Moms last few weeks of life so comfortable.

A huge hole has been left in our lives but all our wonderful memories will last a lifetime. Gone but never forgotten Mom. At Moms request, a family celebration will be held. Anyone interested in making a donation in Ena’s memory can be made to the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation - North Shore Hospice.