Maureen McMillan's Battle
A sea of purple in the hallways at the Northern Lights Health Centre in Fort McMurray on Tuesdays has a truly touching story behind the purpose.
A nurse that worked on the pediatrics unit started her own journey battling cancer. She went for weekly treatments where people knew her name. You would never guess it as she always remained the same. Her smile was infectious, her laugh tells it all. Momma Mo lit up the floor.
The nurses at the hospital and throughout the community came together to support their Momma bear, “Eggplants on Tuesday.. We will never forget to wear.”
Kallie of Kalex Custom Carvings worked as a registered nurse with the ladies seen in the above picture on the 2nd floor of the hospital. To support Momma Mo’s treatment expenses and costs for her family, Kalex Custom Carvings created a Christmas themed sign for the silent auction that was held at McDonald Island Park in December 2015. The nursing team put together many fundraisers for the cause.
Update
Our beloved Maureen McMillan passed away May 10, 2017, in Ft. McMurray, AB at the age of 48 years. Maureen graduated ED Feehan Catholic Highschool Saskatoon in 1986, and then went on to graduate from Kelsey Institute Saskatoon in 1989, with her nursing degree. She worked at the University Hospital in Saskatoon in the pediatric ward, until she moved to Fort McMurray with her family in 2003, working at the NLRH in pediatrics & Surgery units. Gaining a 2nd “Nursing family” and the respect of her colleagues, peers & patients, her desire for nursing mentoring & helping others was a passion that cannot be described. Maureen will be lovingly remembered by her husband, James McMillan. Daughters: Jayna, Nicole, and Carly. Parents: Charles and Sharon Dorner. Sister: Michele McCormick. Uncle: Brian Henry. Aunt: Sheila (Grant) Henry. Cousins: Brent Henry, Kim Kocean (Henry), Brenda Henry, and Jim Henry. Maureen is predeceased by her grandparents Peter and Doris Henry, Frank and Katie Dorner. Uncles: Bill Henry, Ross Henry, and Grant Henry. In lieu of flowers, the family graciously accepts cash donations for Maureen’s children (244 Burton Place, Ft. McMurray, AB T9K 1W4) Care has been entrusted by Robert Anderson Funeral Services. To send a hand-delivered message of condolences, please visit www.rafuneralservices.com.
Please help me to bring
Comfort where there is pain
Courage where there is fear
Hope where there is despair
Acceptance when the end is near
A gentle touch with
Tenderness, patience & Love
Although your passing will leave emptiness,
Heartache and sorrow;
It would be foolish to mourn your passing
As we live our lives tomorrow.
But rather thank God in all his glory,
For the Wife, Mother, Daughter, Sister and Friend,
So we can celebrate & cherish your life,
As this is not the end.
Stony Plain, Alberta
