SUSAN M. MACMILLAN

1958 - 2015

SUSAN M. MACMILLAN

1958 - 2015

BORN

1958

DIED

2015

SUSAN MACMILLAN Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 4 to Jan. 10, 2016.
MacMILLAN, Susan M. Of Arlington, December 28, 2015. Beloved wife of 30 years to Samuel H. Tinsley. Devoted mother of Ryland Tinsley and Grace Tinsley, both of Arlington. Loving daughter of Ann Miller MacMillan and the late Bruce MacMillan. Sister of Mary Ann MacMillan. Susan was born on Tuesday, March 13, 1958 in Pittsburgh, PA. A 1980 graduate of Vanderbilt University, she received a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts and thoroughly enjoyed her work as a talented artist who encouraged others to have an interest in art. She was later employed by Russell Cooperative Preschool in Watertown, MA. Susan enjoyed swimming and will be remembered for always putting others first. A memorial wake will be held at the Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Chestnut St. ARLINGTON, Tuesday January 12 from 6 to 8 PM. Interment will be private. It has been requested that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to Right Turn Inc., 440 Arsenal St. Watertown, MA 02474. For directions, or to send a message of condolence, please visit www.keefefuneralhome.com.

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January 12, 2016

Sandy Jiminian posted to the memorial.

January 11, 2016

Gayle and Doug Anderson posted to the memorial.

January 11, 2016

Paul Harvey posted to the memorial.

Sandy Jiminian

January 12, 2016

Sam, Susan's Family
I'm very sorry for your loss, I loved Susan's dancing moves when ever we met at the company's Christmas parties and her lively spirit.
I know she'll be sorely miss by all the people that had the privilege of knowing Susan.

Gayle and Doug Anderson

January 11, 2016

We loved Susan's laughter and her dancing spirit. She was beautiful and talented, and will be sorely missed forever. We will always treasure our fabulous pottery pieces she made. Our condolences to her family.

Paul Harvey

January 11, 2016

Sam,
so sorry to hear about Susan. She was sweet.
PH

January 8, 2016

I have not seen Sam and Brown Eyes since a few years after we graduated, but I will always remember what a joy it was to have had the privilege of being a friend, you are in my prayers.
Bruce Hackett

Heather Bruce

January 7, 2016

Although, just a neighbor, I loved your presence. Susan was a person one always went toward. I miss her space and her devotion to her dog.

Jane Baird

January 6, 2016

Sam, Ryland and Grace, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jane Baird

Lucy

January 5, 2016

Lighting a candle for Susan's gentle and loving soul.

Susan at Russell Preschool, ca. 2001

Marya Van't Hul

January 5, 2016

quatie bryan

January 5, 2016

What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes part of us. -Helen Keller
Susan freely gave to the children of Russell school. So much lovely art, she put the spark in the air for children to have big ideas of what and how to express themselves-in clay, paper, paint, and play. Susan loved good coffee, countless cups we shared while planning, writing, and setting up our school year in and year out. Susan loved otters. The joy of play, friendship, and water twinkled in her soul. Yes, rest in peace. Grace and Ry, I am deeply sorry for your loss, your mum's mother love was rock strong.

Lucy

January 5, 2016

My heart and prayers are with Sam, Ry and Grace during this painful time. I love you all very much.

Susan will be remembered for her intellect, love of nature and family and her endless creativity. Rest in peace.

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