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Lucille MacMillan

Lucille MacMillan obituary

Lucille MacMillan Obituary

LUCILLE AUDREY (NELSON) MACMILLAN Lucille Audrey (Nelson) MacMillan, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2025, surrounded by family at Fairview Hospital, Fairview, Alberta Canada, where she lived with her family for many years. Lucille was joyous, full of life, spunk, vigor and highly spirited. She was dedicated to her family. She loved her people fiercely and they loved her. Her love legacy will be carried on by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. We will all miss her greatly. Lucille was born January 16, 1944, in International Falls. Her loving parents, Muriel and Clarence Nelson. She is survived by her children: Michelle (Alan) Blakley, Montgomery (Audrey) Brown, Kimberlee (Gabe) Swift and James MacMillan. Her grandchildren: Allie-Rae, Chance, Cole (Leah), Everett (Taylor), Laura, Andrew, Jaxon, Sullivan, Cody and Dustin. Also survived by her siblings: Jean (Luther) Lerseth, James Nelson, Yvonne (Buddy) Winkler, Alice Trapp, Carol (Wade) Pavleck and Duane (Mary) Nelson, and may nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Denise and grandson Ryan. Also preceded in death by her parents Muriel and Clarence Nelson and brother Clarence Jr. A Celebration of Life will be held in Fairview, Alberta, at a later date and another this summer in International Falls. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Plant a Tree or any charity of your choice.

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Published by Rainy Lake Gazette from Dec. 8 to Dec. 11, 2025.

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Jan Budris

December 11, 2025

Sorry to learn of Lucille's passing.
She was a member of the FHS Class of 1962.
A very bubby personality she had.
I do not believe Lucille, ever met a stranger.
I am sorry for her passing to all the Nelson Family and friends.


Jan Anderson Budris
Big Falls, Mn.

Rick & Pat DeBenedet

December 10, 2025

We are so very sorry for your loss.

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