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Irene Macmillan Obituary

Irene M. Macmillan, 95, died Friday, October 31, 2008 in Westborough. She was the wife of William F. Macmillan, who died in 1971. Born in Canada, she was the daughter of the late Foster and Lumina (Metivier) Cousins. She was a 1931 graduate of Hopkinton High School.

She is survived by her sons William F. and wife Nancy and D. Jeffrey, and wife Norma, all of Hopkinton, Michael and wife Margaret of Walpole, and her daughter Martha Banks and husband Stephen of Worcester. She also leaves her brother Paul Phipps of Hopkinton, 12 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be held Tuesday, November 4 at 8:30 a.m. from the Callanan-Cronin Funeral Home, 34 Church Street, followed by a funeral Mass in St. John the Evangelist Church at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Mt. Auburn Cemetery. There are no calling hours.

Donations may be made to American Parkinsons Association, 715 Albany St., Suite 329, Boston, MA 02118.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on Nov. 2, 2008.

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Dave Parker

November 3, 2008

Martha,
Sorry to hear the news of your Mom's passing. My condolences go out to you and your family.

Dave Parker (Saint-Gobain)

Karen Michaud

November 3, 2008

Dear Martha & Family,
A wonderful life, beautiful family; my condolences & prayers' are with you.
Karen

Kathy O'Neill

November 2, 2008

MacMillan Family

I want you all to know how much I thought of "Sophie". She was one of a kind and a true lady. I only wish I had half of the energy she had in her eighties. Remember her as she was in your youth on Fenton Street.

George McCauley

November 2, 2008

Dear Michael and Family,
We are sorry to hear the sad news about your Mother. May your fond memories of her bring you and your family some comfort during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
George and Janet McCauley

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