Mary Ann McMillan

Mary Ann Schmid McMillan passed away peaceful on Palm Sunday, April 2, 2023 at the age of 96. She was surrounded by family and loved ones. Mary Ann was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on June 30, 1926 to Nellie and John Schmid.

She was married to Stuart G McMillan for 38 years until his passing. Mary Ann loved her family and was extremely proud of her 7 children, Jon McMillan (Debbie) of Apopka, FL, Mary McMillan(Moseley) of Jenkintown, PA, Jeannine McMillan(Jennifer) of Pittsboro, NC, Stephen McMillan(Paulette) of Anaheim, CA, Ann Speer(John) of Lake Mary, FL, Guy McMillan of Bridgeport, CT and Nelli Savatsky(James) of Stamford, CT. She adored her 15 grandchildren, Anthony, Michelle, Mark, Tara, Jeff, Tim, Megan, Henry, Stuart, Glory, Andrew, Janell, Luke, Matt, and Todd. She also had 34 amazing great grandchildren. She is survived by two sisters, Susan Haugland and Eleanor Carroll. Mary Ann was from a family of ten.

Mary Ann is predeceased by Stuart, Jon, Stephen, and Stuart II McMillan, also her brothers Bud, Neil, Jim, Giles, Paul, George and a sister Jeannine Schmid.

Mary Ann formerly resided in Lake Mary, FL and Stamford, CT. She shared her love of the Lord in many ways. She was an active member at St. Cecilia's in Stamford and Nativity Church in Lake Mary. She was a Eucharistic minister, a lector and sang in both choirs. Her love for the Lord was unwavering and she passed down her strong faith to her children.

Mary Ann enjoyed playing golf, bridge, cooking and traveling. She loved playing the piano and singing with family and friends. We lovingly remember our Mother Dear as adventurous and with a can do attitude in every aspect of her life.

A Celebration of Life will be July 1st at 10:30 at St. Cecilia's Church in Stamford, CT. Please consider contributing to the Lewy Body Dementia Association or the Tunnels to Towers Foundation.