Obituary of Hilda Milne

March 7, 1937 – Canwood, Saskatchewan

February 4, 2022 – Airdrie, Alberta

Hilda Milne passed away suddenly on Friday, February 4, 2022, in Airdrie, AB at the age of 84 years.

Hilda was born in Canwood, SK, to parents George Thomson Milne and Amy Beatrice Milne (nee Pamplin); she was one of eleven children. After finishing high school in Canwood, Hilda moved to Saskatoon. After a short time, she got a job as a seed analyst in an Agriculture Canada laboratory. She applied for and received a transfer into a then brand-new computer position with Agriculture Canada. This meant a move to the University of Saskatoon campus, where she worked until her retirement. In 2011, Hilda moved to Airdrie, AB to be closer to her family. Hilda was a faithful and devoted Christian and was an active member of the Pentecostal Church throughout her life. She loved travelling. Hilda and her lifelong friend Eloise visited Europe, England, Brazil, Africa, Australia, New Zealand and China, where she lived for three years in Hong Kong. For the last few years, their travels were often spent passing the winter season in Palm Springs, California.

Hilda was an engaged and generous person, much loved by her family and friends. She was, for all her life, ready to tend to others’ needs at her own expense with never a question asked. Her loss will be felt by many.

Hilda is survived by her sisters, Betty Leach (Murray) and Theresa Leach; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews, cousins, and friends.

Graveside Services will be held at Crossfield Cemetery (Crossfield, AB, Township Rd 28) on Friday, March 4, 2022, at 3:00 p.m.

Funeral Services will follow and be held at Living Springs Christian Fellowship (Airdrie, 2304 Yankee Valley Boulevard SW) on Friday, March 4, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. Reception to follow in the Hospitality Centre at Living Springs Christian Fellowship. Family and friends who are unable to attend in person are invited to join Ms. Milne’s service streamed live (see below) on the day of the service.  For those who are unable to view live, a recording of the service will be posted. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed here.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to Trans World Radio at https://twr.org/give or to Emergency Relief and Development Overseas at https://www.erdo.ca/donate-now.

In living memory of Hilda Milne, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Airdrie, 300 Towerlane Drive, Airdrie, AB T4B 3L8, Telephone: 403-948-1100.

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