David Starling MacMillan Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of David Starling MacMillan (Massillon, Ohio), who passed away on October 6, 2025 at the age of 84. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of David Starling MacMillan to pay them a last tribute.
As David departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved David. Though David may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Starling MacMillan and Helen MacMillan (Messerschmidt); and his wife Elaine (Wish). He is survived by: his children, David II (Kaitlyn), Jill (Joe Campoy) and Lisa (CJ Harris); and his brother Richard. He is also survived by his three children, 18 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 12th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Paquelet and Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch Funeral Homes (1100 Wales Rd NE, Massillon, OH 44646). A funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 12th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the same location. A reception will be held on Sunday, October 12th 2025 at 6:30 PM at the Share Food and Fellowship.
