Muriel May McMillan
(née Simpson)

Deepest condolences to John and all the family. Muriel was a founder member of our Cookery group in the Peninsula Society. We had such happy and memorable times together, Muriel made all our occasions so enjoyable with her wonderful company. She was a very unique lady and enlightened us with such interesting conversations. We will miss her greatly. May she rest in Peace. Cookery 2 Group, Peninsula Society

John, Murray and Russell - we were so sorry to learn of Muriel's death. She really was a fantastic lady. Our condolences to all the family.

Deepest sympathy to the McMillan family on the loss of a lovely lady. Muriel was always so kind and welcoming. She and Alistair were a great couple.

Sincere condolences to Muriel's family. We knew Muriel for a long time through the Howth and Sutton Horticultural Society. She was a delightful person and we enjoyed her company very much. We will miss her.

Dear John, Murray and Russell... Have just watched Muriel's funeral from St. Marys...John your tribute to your Mum brought tears to my eyes. My Dad George was in Guinness same time as your Dad Alistair ,,,, Your Mum was such a lovely lady and a great character.... May she be at Peace. Yvonne joins with me in sending our sincere condolences to you all Avril Harrison

Deepest sympathy to all the McMillan family on the passing of Muriel, may she Rest in Eternal Peace.

John, Murray and Russell, so sorry to hear of mums death she was a great lady and I enjoyed playing bridge with her. She was also a good friend to my mum Sheila over the years. Our deepest sympathy to all the family.

Thinking of you all at this sad time. Your mother was remarkable and lovely lady whom we remember with much fondness.

Dear John and family sorry to hear of your Mum’s passing. I remember her so well at the bridge table in HYC and St Mary’s, always a very canny player and lots of good humour thrown in as well. May she RIP

Our sincere sympathy to John, Murray, Russell and all the family. Muriel was an exceptional person and will be sorely missed .

To John and the McMillan family; you have the sincere sympathy of the members of Howth Yacht Club on the loss of Muriel, our oldest member. May she rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to you John & your family on the death of your beloved Mother.

Dear John.
I'm so sorry to hear of Muriel's passing. On the occasions we met I fell instantly in love with her and was inspired by all the wonderful care and love you gave her.
Rest in Peace Muriel.

To all Muriel’s family. Very sorry to hear of Muriel’s passing. May her noble soul rest in peace.

Dear John and family,
We were deeply saddened to hear the news. Muriel was such a wonderful person and a true friend. We had happy times together and we will miss her greatly
May she Rest in Peace

We wish to send our sincere sympathies to the McMillan Family. Both of us were friends of Muriel and Alastair through Guinness, Peninsula Society and Sutton Probus Club. .May they rest in peace together. Noel and Rita Early

John and family
So very sorry to read of Muriel’s death. How you will miss her. I have so very many fond memories of her over many years and the fun and laughter enjoyed in the company of the “Engineers”. Her recipes for Aga fudge and millionaire’s shortbread which she shared with me when I was a child, I still make to this day. I loved chatting with her.
The enjoyment we had extracting the dumb waiter lift from her old home in Howth and the supervision by Alistair and my father of the workmen installing it in our home in Rathmines to make sure it was done properly!! It served us well for many years.
Most of all I remember as a child when I was safely in bed listening to the hoots of laughter and the singing of all of the Engineers coming from the dining room and their enjoyment of each other’s company. What wonderful friendship they had!
Muriel was a treasure and Randall and I send our sympathy and love to you all. Carol Plunkett

To John, Murray, Russell and families, sincere condolences from your second cousin. Mum and Muriel were such friends when they were little that it was lovely for them to meet up again when I moved to Dublin. I always enjoyed visiting your lovely mother who welcomed us in so warmly. Valerie and Stuart Kinnear, Tarifa , Spain.

Sincere condolence to John on the death of your mother. I know you will miss her very much.

So sorry to hear about Muriel's passing after such a long and wonderful life, Our sincere condolences to John, Murray, Russell and all their families. My Mother Kay always enjoyed her company at the ladies Thursday Morning Coffee meetings,

Dear John,
I am so sorry to hear of Muriel's passing. She was such a lovely lady, full of fun and spirit. My deep sympathy to you and all your family.

Valarie Cody

John and family - Jackson would like to say how sad and sorry he is to hear of Muriel's death. He remembers all the good times spent with Muriel and Alastair and the wonderful friendship of the "Engineers", Muriel being one of them. It was lovely for him to see her about 18 months ago when she was so bright, alert and happy. He is sure you will miss her deeply as you cared for her so well. This is a very sad time for you and he sends you his very sincere sympathy.
I, also, would like to say how sorry I am for you, John - it will be a lonely time for you. You were so good to Muriel and you will miss her deeply. She was a really lovely 'lady' in the very best sense of the term. My sympathy to you. Valerie Owens.

DEAR MUCKER (IT'S A LONG TIME SINCE YOU WERE CALLED THAT!), MURRAY AND JOHN,
VERY SINCERE CONDOLENCES ON MURIEL'S PASSING. I REMEMBER WITH GREAT FONDNESS YOUR PARENTS' KINDNESS TO ME WHEN I WAS AN AWKWARD TEENAGER ALL THOSE YEARS AGO. MURIEL ALWAYS HAD A WORD AND A SMILE FOR ME. I LAST MET HER AT SYBIL BAIRD'S FUNERAL IN 1997, AND YOUR DA AT STAN WILLIAMSON'S IN 2001. IT'S MOVING, IN A WAY, THAT MURIEL SLIPPED THE BONDS OF EARTH A FEW DAYS AFTER PRINCE PHILIP, WHOM I NOTICE SHE BEAT TO A CENTENARY! WHAT AN INNINGS! THEY WERE A GREAT GENERATION OF FIRST-RATE PEOPLE AND WE ONLY SEE AS FAR AS WE DO NOW BECAUSE, TO ADAPT THE FAMOUS APHORISM, WE STAND ON THEIR SHOULDERS, WHERE THEY PUT US. I SEND YOU AND YOURS NOW ALSO MY KINDEST REGARDS, AND THANKS FOR THE PRIVILEGE IT WAS TO HAVE ENJOYED YOUR FRIENDSHIP 50 AND MORE YEARS AGO.

Dear John and family,
As a neighbour, a long time back, your mum always held a special place in my heart. A truly, lovely lady. Colin and I send our sympathy and best wishes to all of you. She will be missed by many.

Muriel always brought such energy and a welcome to all at the horticultural society. And what a surprise to hear she hit the big 100. Thank you Muriel.

What a lovely happy lady. It was always a pleasure to meet Muriel. She would brighten your day. So happy to see her looking so well on her 100th birthday. She will be missed. My deepest sympathies to her family.

Dear John & family, wishing you comfort as you grieve the loss of your Mother. Muriel was an example on how to live life to the full. Sincerely

Dear John, Murray and Russell our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. After such a long life, may she now be at rest.

John, Murray, Russell and family, my deepest sympathy on the sad passing of Muriel. She was a friendly, charming and gracious lady, with a lovely smile. My thoughts are with you.

Dear Russ, John, Murray and all the family. We were very sorry to hear the news about your Mum. Muriel led a wonderfully long life and blessed us all with so many fond memories that she leaves us with much to celebrate and remember her by. We send our deepest sympathies and love to you all.

My condolences to John, Murray and Russell on your Mum's passing. She was a wonderful next door neighbour to us for many years and a lovely warm lady. And what a great cook she was too - we were so lucky that she shared many recipes with our Mum in the 60's. Indeed, the Lyons family still make many of her recipes so I will think of her especially the next time I bake her custard biscuits! May she Rest in Peace.

John, Murray & Russell, we were very sorry to hear of your mum Muriel’s passing, she will be greatly missed by her family, friends and everyone who knew her. Please accept our deepest sympathy.

Dear John and family,

My deepest sympathy goes out to you and the extended family.

Rest in peace.

Sending our sympathies to John,Murray,Russell and all the family. We have such beautiful memories of living next door to your dear parents for ten happy years. We enjoyed many hours talking over the garden wall and swapping plants. Muriel was always so positive and fun loving. She will be missed by so many. May she now Rest In Peace after a life well lived. From Robbie and Eugene.

Dear John and all Muriel's family, Deepest sympathy to you all . Muriel was such a lovely lady and it was always a pleasure to meet her at the St Mary's Golf society dinners and at the Flower Club. May God rest her in peace.

Dear Russell, Mary, John and family, myself and Monica are very sorry to hear that your dear mum Muriel has passed. She was such a lovely person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Dear Russell, Mary, John and extended family. We were all so sorry to hear the sad news of Muriel’s passing. She was a remarkable lady with such a wonderful sense of fun and humour. We hope that the fantastic memories that you all have of her will bring you comfort in the days and weeks ahead. RIP Muriel. Love to you all x

Thoughts are with you, John and family. We have fond memories of Muriel welcoming us to the neighbourhood and celebrating her birthday last year when she looked radiant and her inimitable style shone through