In loving memory

Caroline Mary McMillan (nee Hill)

Date of death September 12, 2025

Service Details

Thursday, 18 September 2025

Balcairn Cemetery303 Leithfield Road
Leithfield
Canterbury
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Obituary

Formerly of Amberley, 27-07-1930 – 12-09-2025, at Bainlea House, Rangiora, aged 95 years. Daughter of James and Violet Hill (both deceased), wife of Reginald McMillan (deceased), loving mother of Caroline (deceased), Barbara, Trisha (Australia), and Reginald (deceased), mother-in-law of Bruce Norrie, and Paul Clifford (Australia), grandmother and grandmother-in-law of Stuart and Larina, Chris and Victoria, and Zac (Australia), GG of Hayley, Katie, and Bella.  A loving sister, sister-in-law, and aunty of Joan (deceased), Allison (deceased), Pat, Nancy, Jim, and their families. Special thanks to Julie and her team at Bainlea House for their care of our mother. Messages may be addressed to:  The family of the late Caroline McMillan, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545.  A graveside service for Caroline will be held at Balcairn Cemetery, 303 Leithfield Road, Leithfield, on Thursday, September 18, at 1.00pm.

Guestbook

  1. Barbara and Trisha, I was at the cemetry today visiting my Mum and Dads grave. I noticed that your Mum Caroline had passed away. Such a lovely lady. Condolences to you and your families. She was always interested in how my girls were getting on.
    Jeff Illingworth

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