Beryl, 81, passed away on October 16, 2022, in Ottawa, surrounded by family, following a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Beryl was the second of four children born to Kathleen Alfred and Philip Noble in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland. She was passionate about learning and obtained an undergraduate degree in French and German from Queen’s University in Belfast, a master's in Spanish from Carleton University, as well as diplomas in translation and counselling. She spent her career as a teacher working first in Belfast, then in Montreal, and finally at Elmwood School in Ottawa where she taught French and German for over 20 years and took great joy in organizing international student exchanges and trips.
Beryl was a proud mom to Paul and Claire. She loved travel, languages, art, reading, gardening, entertaining, and attending performances at the NAC. She will be sorely missed by her children and their father Alan Millington, her dear friend Bob, and by her extended family and friends.
Claire and Paul would like to thank the staff at the Garry J. Armstrong home for their compassionate care over the last three years. Family and friends are invited to a Memorial Service on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 2 pm at St. Bartholomew’s Anglican Church, 125 MacKay Street, Ottawa. If desired, a donation for Parkinson’s research or to a charity that supports education would be appreciated.
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Digital Guestbook
Dimitri Makropoulos
Ana Isabel Arguello
All my love to Claire, Paul and Mr Millington. Mrs Millington will always be in my heart.
Sophie Roy
Chère Claire, ma famille et moi te souhaitons nos sincères condoléances. C'est inspirant de voir comment tu as si bien accompagné ta mère jusqu'au dernier moment. Nous sommes de tout coeur avec toi dans cette douloureuse épreuve.
Marion Agina-Wright
Beryl has been a very good friend of mine for many years. She was kind and always ready to help others. I will miss her greatly, as will my son, Peter, and daughter, Cheryl. Our sincere condolences to Claire, Paul and Bob.
Teena Myscouhg
Deepest honour to have ever met, laughed with, been in the presence of such a life force! My deep condolences to Paul. Claire and Bob.
Leslie Gold
Dick and I were so saddened to hear of Beryl's passing. Please know that our thoughts & prayers are with her family at this difficult time. Thank you, Claire, for keeping in touch over the years!
Wendy Cohen
Dear Claire and Paul,
Please accept our condolences. Your mother was a lovely person and a good friend. I remember our Saguenay Drive friendship and parties. She was also a wonderful cook. Gen and I remember you and Paul well too. I met your Mother later in life through the CFUW and we shared some good memories. Parkinson’s is terrible affliction. She is peaceful now and she will always be with you. I am hoping to attend the funeral, but have family visiting so may be difficult to get away. With warm sentiments, Wendy Cohen (formerly Harte-McGrath), Genevieve and Ryan
Isabelle French
I remember Mme Millington fondly from my years at Elmwood. Her legacy lives on as I am in the midst of organizing an exchange to France for my oldest through contacts my family met during an exchange Mme Millington organized for my sister nearly 30 years ago. Your family is in our thoughts.
Abla Sherif
My sincere condolences to Beryl's family. I will always remember her as a beautiful, elegant, intelligent and warm hearted lady who enriched our German speaking group with her presence
and her wonderful hospitality.
Diana Noble
Beryl was my much loved sister-in-law. I missed her so very much when she went off to Canada all those years ago as she had become to me a real sister. I will be with you all in spirit today& send my love to Claire, Paul & Alan.
Deepest condolences to Beryl’s family and friends