Mildred "Millie" Elaine Scott (nee Cunningham) of Little Ridge, NB passed away peacefully at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Monday, September 6, 2021 at the age of 81.
Born in Fredericton, NB, daughter of the late Roy and Eva (Nichol) Cunningham.
After growing up on the family farm in Mazerolle Settlement, Millie’s strong work ethic and desire to help people eventually led her to the nursing profession at the Charlotte County Hospital until her retirement. She was an active square dancer, a former member of both the Scoodic Fish and Game Association and Branch #48 Ladies Auxiliary and until recently, a member of the local Pythian Sisters.
Millie’s faith kept her strong and she shared her strength with all who knew her.
Beloved mother of Earle Eastman (Charleen) of Oak Bay, Deborah Eastman, and Donald Eastman (Becky) both of St. Stephen and stepmother to Alice "Tiny" Scott (Dave) of Perth-Andover and Leroy Scott (Harla) of Moores Mills as well as aunt to niece Kim Marshall (Carson); Millie was blessed with many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great nieces all of whom will miss her effervescent smile and loving hugs.
In addition to her parents, Millie was predeceased by her older brothers, Donald and Merlyn, as well as her two spouses, Ernest Eastman and Lealand Scott.
Resting at The S.O. Mehan & Son Funeral Home Ltd., 23 Main Street, St Stephen, NB from where the funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 11 AM. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Friday, September 10, 2021 from 6-8 PM. Maple Leaf Temple #30 Pythian Sisters will hold a tribute service Friday at 5:45 PM.
Masks are recommended, but not required and we ask that you please be mindful of others around you while visiting the funeral home.
For those who wish, donations may be made to the NB Heart & Stroke Foundation, Charlotte County Cancer Society or the charity of one’s choice.
A special thank you to the doctors and nurses in the Neurology/ Palliative Care Unit at the Saint John Regional Hospital for their kindness and care.
A heartfelt thank you to S.O. Mehan & Son Funeral Home for their assistance and compassion.