Peacefully on Wednesday, March 26th, 2025 at Strathmere Lodge, Strathroy, Mavis Reina Bryans (nee McMillan) of Alvinston passed away in her 99th year. Mavis was the daughter of the late William and Reina McMillan of Owen Sound. Loving wife and friend of the late Howard Bryans (2011) for 62 years. Mother of Davis (Mary) Bryans and John (Christine) Bryans. Grandmother of Michael (Erin) Bryans, Lisa (Kevin) Tizzard, Steven (Rachel) Bryans, Jeff Bryans, Carly Bryans (Bryan Oke). Great Grandmother to Norah, Maizy, Nolan, Luke, Maelle, Levi, Bo, Kobe, Willow and Palmer. Fondly remembered by special friend Wayne Middleton. Sister of Evelyn Sprung (late Laverne), Elaine Bumstead (late Robin), Elgin McMillan (Eleanor), Cliff McMillan. Predeceased by Eileen (Delbert) Johnston, Wilbur (Dorothy) McMillan, Laverne(Dorothy) McMillan, Archie (Laverne) McMillan, Violet (John) Roberts. Sister-in-law of Mary (late Wilbur) Bryans. Predeceased by Milton (Millie) Bryans, Vincent (Ruth) Bryans, Ivan (Caroline) Bryans, Evelyn (Stuart) Snowden, Bev (Betty) Bryans, Clarence (Violet) Bryans. Mavis and Howard were the owners of Munro Apiaries in Alvinston for many years. Mavis was a dedicated member of Hope United Church and the UCW. She enjoyed music, dancing, and baking. In retirement Mavis and Howard enjoyed spending their winters at their home in Florida. Thank you to the staff at Strathmere Lodge for their care of Mavis this past year. Visitation will be Sunday from 6-8p.m. at the Van Heck Funeral Home, 172 Symes Street, Glencoe. Funeral Service will be held Monday, March 31 at Hope United Church, Alvinston at 2:00 p.m. (Visitation for the hour prior to the service). Family interment service to follow at the Alvinston Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Hope United Church, Alvinston.
