Deepest condolences to Edwin’s family at this difficult time.

Fair winds and following seas and long may your big jib draw !

Kevin Samson

Lauri, so very sorry for your loss. Deepest condolences to you and your family.

My deepest condolences to Lauren, Fiona and family. Edwin often treated me with Lauren's iced shortbread cookies, absolutely the best I've ever tasted.

I Built a router for his boat about 8 to 10 years ago Edwin was a very nice man very Pleasant . He will be missed by all . I’m sooo sorry to hear off his passing. Terry Marchand. Louisdale

To all Ed's family, my condolences. We miss a cheerful and inspiring soul. Wishing you strength and peace,

Jim Fletcher, acquaintance at Halifax Burns Club.

For Ed:

Here was a man I loved,

For whom I'd shed a tear -

But for that glint we knew so well

In that clear piercing eye

Searching

The goodness in us all

Knowing greatness

In lightness of the heart;

His gift and duty

To share this with us all

He was a wealthy man:

Finding gold

In everyone he knew

Living to love

The spirit in us all

Remembered with a smile -

There is no greater praise -

Knowing

His spirit's shared by all

My Condolences to the family. Edwin was a colourful character, always with a smile and a chuckle. He will be missed.

Lauren/Fiona and the family,

I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Edwin almost 15 years in Transport Canada. He was an wonderful colleague,with strong sense of humor, quite friendly with everyone and mostly with smiling face. We must take a solace in knowing that he is no longer in pain but is at peace.

I like to extend our deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the bereaved family. May Almighty rest him in peace (RIP).

To Lauren and family,

I had the pleasure of working within Edwin's sphere of influence these past 15 years or so, and I always looked forward to seeing him. He would have an insightful, or salty, quip at the ready, a few of which I shall never forget. I am particularly fond of his career advice to me, which involved relating one's influence to a glass of water. He could be an efficient wrangler of egos. With that said, I'm fairly certain that I understood 80 to 85% of what he said, and fully admit that the latter portion was so saturated in that beautiful brogue that all I could do was follow his lead and laugh along with him. He was a special character, and I'm fortunate to have known him as a colleague and as a friend.

I'd also like to share that Edwin was particularly encouraged by observing seafarers progress through their careers, and was proud of his role in being able to help them along in some way. Indeed, I'm grateful for the encouragement he showed to me over the years and I will continue to think fondly of Edwin. Please take good care. Pamela

I had the distinct pleasure of working with Edwin at Marine Safety for 6 great years. I definitely enjoyed the many stories and history lessons, with a few jokes for good measure. My condolences to his family and friends.

Here is to The one and only Sir Edwin McMillar. As his eulogy shows he was is and will be an entertainer of Burnsian proportions. Whilst Ed has rung Finished With Engines in this life he is still sailing in the next probably on an old Doxford way up a Scottish Sea Loch.

To his family, The Silvester family extend their deepest sympathies to the loss of this wonderful man. Slainte Mhath. Dick Silvester

I will miss you Ed. I am so thankful for the time you shared with me sailing, Burns Club Meetings and social gatherings. You will always be held in the highest regard. Thank you for your dedication to everything important in the world. I will miss your sea shanties and Burns recitals. To your family, I am grateful for the time I had with Ed. I will raise a glass to his memory tonight.

On behalf of the Halifax Burns Club I wish to pass on our condolences to his family on the passing of Edwin. He was a strong supported of the club, a regular entertainer, and participant regarding all things Burns. His renditions of Burns poetry have been classic and his participation in the choir has always been a highlight. He stood for the common man and equality for all and will be forever remembered by the club and its members.

Gordon Fader

President

Halifax Burns Club

Fiona, Lee, & family. Sorry for your loss. Thoughts are with you at this time and always. With Sympathy. Calvin & Alice Cull

Farewell old friend.... fair winds and blue skies take you home.

Always will remember you in your uniform at Granny Millar’s house. Rest peacefully cousin. Love Pauline

sleep tight Uncle Eddie love Bruce (Millar) Claire,Joel and Lucas , it’s Always 40 Below xx