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Wayne MCMILLAN Obituary

McMILLAN,
Wayne Rowland:
Ski-Plane Captain Wayne McMillan; loving and devoted husband to Val and much loved father of Nick and Kate. Adored Poppy of Isabella, Paige, Ella and Fleur, and a loyal friend to many. Sadly passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at the age of 74, in his long-time family home in Twizel, after a bravely defiant battle with cancer. A private cremation has been held and Wayne will return to the family home, until restrictions are lifted and a fitting memorial service can be held to celebrate his life, for all to attend. Wayne was a shining light and a huge inspiration to us all, the void he has left is immense, and will slowly be filled over time by the innumerable memories, moments and unique experiences in life that he shared with us. Messages to 5 Huxley Street, Twizel 7901.

Published by The Press on May 22, 2020.

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Sorry to hear today of Waynes passing. He did a tremenderous job holding the skiplane operation together for all those years. Val, our thoughts are with you and the family.

John & Phillippa Evans

Acquaintance

June 2, 2020

Really sad to hear of Wayne's passing. There are fond memories of Wayne here in Blenheim dating back to mutual time spent in Safe air.
He will be fondly remembered as a great guy and an Aviation achiever
Our deepest sympathy to all Wayne's family
Allan Graham

Allan Graham

May 27, 2020

Val, Nick and Kate and extended whanau, deepest condolences to you all for Waynes passing. Mine, Kath, Simon, Kylie and Zoes love to you all.
Lots of shared memories, I remember your arrival at Mount Cook, the train story still makes me smile, (avalanches off the Sefton ice shelf misheard!) our time as neighbours in Franz and of course Waynes extremely successful time as one of Zoe's rowing coach's a major highlight.
It takes something special to take a couple of teenage girls to a national age-group rowing title as a coaching team over and above the effort Zoe and Caitlin personally put in that won't be soon forgotten.
Our thoughts and love to you all.

Dave Evans

May 25, 2020

So saddened to hear the passing of Wayne McMillan. Twizel has lost another dear member of it's small community. To Val, Nick and Kate we are all thinking of you in this very tough time. The Alexander family.

Luke Alexander

May 25, 2020

Wayne, you played a big part in a very happy time in our young lives, memories of which we treasure right to this very day.
Fly high friend. Condolences to Val and family

Colin and Mariann Grant

May 24, 2020

It's with deep sadness we hear of Wayne passing, and it's only now you realise that a lot of great things have happen in 39 years, Wayne was an awesome friend, & we had lots of drinks & laughs together, our thoughts are with Val, Nick & Kate at this time, we will catch up next time we are down,

Tony & Lyne Marsh

May 23, 2020

So saddened to hear of Wayne's passing. We remember fondly our time on ski planes with many laughs and his wealth of experience that was passed on will never be forgotten. To Val and family our heartfelt condolences.

Carl & Cherie Marshall

May 23, 2020

my thought are with you and Family I have great memories of Wayne in childhood and teenage freinds you too will have many happy memories of him treasure them always take care Helen Kinney(nee Crouch) Christchurch

May 23, 2020

My thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Wayne was a wonderful person with a great sense of humour. He will be sorely missed by many. Kia Kaha. Rosie Fuller and family

Rosie Fuller

May 23, 2020

Kia Ora McMillan Whanau

I have always admired Wayne. He had an amazing humour, a huge ❤, caring, helpful & kind hearted to those who may need it. A huge loving husband & father to his wife Val, kids & grand kids plus all his whanau far and wide. Fly high Wayne where the sky & clouds surrounds you free of pain, knowing that you & your Whanau are well loved and in my thoughts. Arohanui McMillan whanau & Kia Kaha ❤

samantha Goodman

May 22, 2020

So sorry to hear of Wayne's passing Val sending sympathy to you all at this sad time.

Kathy Foster

May 22, 2020

Dear Val and family,
We share with you all at your great loss in a smaller way with Wayne's death, a brave fighter right to the end.
Wayne's contribution to the iconic ski-plane operation from 1979 to his retirement is and will remain unequaled.
Please accept our sincere and heartfelt condolences, our thoughts and prayers with you at this time.

Mervyn Falconer

May 22, 2020

Wayne earned respect from so many for his remarkable flying career and for being the man that he was. Sadly taken too soon. Sincere condolences to Val and family. Blair & Dianne McDonald. Gold Coast, Australia.

Blair McDonald

May 22, 2020

Dear Val, Nick,Kate and family.Coral and I were deeply sadden to hear of Wayne's passing.A wonderful work colleague with a great sense of humor, who was always please to have a chat in the days after we left Mt Cook and were transiting in the HS748 and ATR. A pilot of the highest caliber and skill level.Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.

Andrew Johnston

May 22, 2020

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