Obituary of William Edward McMillan

William Edward McMillan, 55, of Landing, N.J., passed away Thursday, November 6, 2008, after a sudden illness at Morristown Memorial Hospital, Morristown. Born on May 12, 1953 in Cambridge, MA, he was the son of the late Collin and Evelyn McMillan. William was the loving husband of Sheryl Lynn (nee: Robson) with whom he shared 31 years of marriage. They met while serving together in the United States Navy while based in Great Lakes, Illinois. Bill served aboard the U.S. Narwhal (SSN671) from 1974 through 1978. He was also the devoted father to Collin James and daughter-in-law, Heather of Millburn, NJ. After leaving his position as Foreman with Denville Line Painting in 2007, Bill devoted his free time to boating, fishing, and antique cars. However, his greatest joy came from time spent with his three grandchildren, Steven, Michael (his buddy pal) and Paige. Bill will be remembered for his generous spirit, quick wit and dedication to his friends and family and will be greatly missed. Bill was predeceased by a sister Karen Johnston and a brother-in-law James Robson. Surviving are his wife, Sheryl; his son Collin and daughter-in-law, Heather, and grandchildren; Steven, Michael, and Paige, of Milburn, NJ. Additionally he is survived by his in-laws, James and Gloria Robson of Landing, NJ, five sisters-in-law: Kim Fitzgerald and her husband Patrick of Downingtown, PA, Stacey Dellavecchia and her husband Matthew of Roxbury, NJ, Joanne Bixby and her husband Edgar of Landing, NJ, Lisa Robson of Dover, NJ and Karen Timpani and her husband Raymond of Randolph, NJ and many loving nieces and nephews.