We regret to advise of the death of Master Corporal Justin Mills of the Canadian Forces Fire Academy, on 24 December 2020 at age 31. Justin served with the Canadian Military Engineers for 14 years.
Justin joined the Canadian Military Engineers in 2006 at the age of 15 in the Reserves with 45th Field Engineer Squadron in Sydney NS. Four years later he transferred to the Regular Force as a Firefighter. His career as a Firefighter included a posting to Canadian Forces Base Greenwood NS and, later, as an instructor at the Fire Academy at CFB Borden. Justin also deployed to Romania and served at Canadian Forces Station Alert NU.
As a youth, Justin was a protector. Later in life he advocated for the vulnerable and frequently helped random strangers who looked like they needed a helping hand. He would often give items he’d be wearing, to the less fortunate that he would meet. Justin also had a soft spot for animals and was constantly feeding animals and taking in strays. In addition to all the animals he saved over the years, his good deeds included saving several human lives, both on and off duty.
Justin’s family asks that you honor his memory by lending a helping hand to someone who is struggling. A private service will be held by invitation only due to Covid restrictions. Once Covid restrictions are lifted, it is intended to hold an Irish wake. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a donation be made to your local SPCA or Humane Society. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.
