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The death occurred at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Friday, May 30, 2014 of Lloyd Miller.

Beloved husband of the late Pat Miller and loving partner of Joan Gubbels.  Dear father of Gail, Thomas and the late John.  Grandfather of Carissa and brother of Lorna Hayes of Oshawa.

At Lloyd’s request, there will be no public visitation or service.

In lieu of flowers, donations to  the Huntsville Hospital Foundation or the charity of your choice, would be appreciated by the family

 

Obituary:

It is with deep sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Lloyd Murray Miller, Friday, May 30, 2014, after a short, courageous battle with Leukemia.  He was not alone as he made the transition to “Mars” as dad and I (Gail) called it.  His son Thomas, daughter Gail and loving partner, Joan Gubbels sat with him, cried with him, laughed with him, and sang to him.  He will be deeply missed by daughter Gail Miller (Armstrong), son Thomas Miller (Newmarket),  granddaughter Carissa Hodgson (Chatham), loving partner Joan Gubbels.  He was predeceased by his mother and father (Herb Miller and Hazel Orr), two brothers- Tom, and Neil, sisters Buddy and Anne, his wife Patricia Chatelaine, and his youngest son John Miller.

He began his journey in Schumacher Ontario, January 1, 1937. The youngest of 6 siblings, 3 sisters, and 2 brothers.  He went to school in Schumacher.  He was very active in staying in touch with many friends, family and acquaintances from the north.  After high school, dad joined the Bell Telephone as a linesman, retiring after 36 years and 2 months.  His job took him all over the north and northwest of Ontario.  He met and married his future wife Patricia Chatelaine in North Bay while “on the job” They raised 3 children as Dad was transferred by the Bell over the years to the Sault Ste. Marie, Parry Sound and finally landed Huntsville, Ontario. Dad enjoyed nothing else more in the early days than getting together with other members of the family for a musical jam.  He learned violin in high school, and fiddled his way through life. He was a talented, gifted musician who encouraged his children to pursue all things musical.  He was involved in many different organizations throughout the years, a Brother of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Boys Scouts of Canada, Computers for Schools and genealogy club and with great celebration – Bell Pioneers.   He was a published author and produced many different articles about his home area and Muskoka. He totally immersed himself in the researching of the family tree.  He met many distant relatives around the world. He talked to anyone and anything about his findings!  His other great passion besides his family, were trains, trains and more trains.  He was quite excited when, with all the kids out of the house, he could move his tool collection around and use the extra room to create a working train display. Lloyd spent his retirement money at the dollar stores – buying things to rip apart and remake for his train communities.  He took true delight in taking anyone who dared to venture a visit to the Miller home, down to the basement to show off his masterpiece.

New doors opened for dad, after the passing of his youngest son in June 2012, and the passing of his wife Patricia Chatelaine (Jan 2013).  He reconnected with his classmates, and as a result, Joan Gubbels moved from Victoria BC to Huntsville Ontario.  Enter Joan and her three children, Peter Gubbels (London Ontario), John Gubbels (Campbell River and Marie Gubbels (Campbell River) Dad was ready for new adventures and through Skype tried to endear  his way into the lives and hearts of Joan’s children.

 

At Lloyd’s request, there will be no public visitation or service. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Huntsville Hospital Foundation or the charity of your choice, would be appreciated by the family

 

 

Well done, Dad

You guided us,

Pulled for us,

Sometimes carried us.

Can’t ever thank you enough, Dad

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  1. My condolences, Gail, Tom & family & Joan. Although we have never met I know you well through my exchanges with Lloyd in our Genealogy research. I hadn’t been working on my family for very long when I met Lloyd and we discovered our connections to the Kellett family. I came east to visit Lloyd & Pat in Huntsville and enjoyed a week of visiting and touring the area. I will miss our email exchanges. I truly enjoyed our friendship and valued his information about our family. He will be missed.

  2. I worked with Lloyd at Bell. He was an amazing friend. He will be truly missed.
    During this difficult time I would like to extend my most heartfelt sympathies.

  3. Our sincere condelences to the family….Uncle Llyod will be missed but never forgotten….in our thoughts and prayers

  4. I worked with Lloyd at Bell in Huntsville . Always a smile on his face. So sorry for your loss

  5. Gail, Tom and Family We were so sorry to hear about your Dad, he will truly be missed. He could always brighten your day with warmth and humor. Our sincere sympathy is with you all.

  6. Our deepest condolences to the Miller family.Many great memories in the time we spent at the Miller homestead talking to “Mr. Miller”” (Lloyd) many years ago.”

  7. We met Lloyd through our genealogy when we found we shared a common ancestor. We are going to miss the emails and our chats on Skype so much – he was a wonderful man – Rest in Peace Lloyd and our thoughts to all your family.

  11. We miss you very much, Uncle Lloyd. I loved visiting your house and seeing the trains, and hearing updates about your kitties in Facebook. My trip to Scotland in 2003 was much more interting because of what I learned about our family from you.
    Love,
    Rhiannon (Lois Miller Don’s daughter)

  12. My heartfelt thoughts and memories are with you all…Tom, Gail and Joan…
    love Aunt Ruby..

  13. Uncle Lloyd was a special man who made everyone feel welcome and loved… He could talk with everyone.. Young and old.. And always aimed to make us all smile..
    we will always smile remembering you… We will all miss you so much…. Xoxoxo

  15. So Sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to the family and extended family. A special hug to my daughter Carissa

  16. Gail, Tom & Family,We are very sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Lloyd was a pleasant, interesting fellow, we always enjoyed a chat. Please accept our sincere condolences.
    Doug & Marian Wilson.

  17. Gail,John and family – Our thoughts and love are with you at this (yet another) such sad time 🙁

  18. I will honor this man as a friend, a fellow genealogist and someone who loved life in every way. I will miss him and his little antics. A huge void is left in the family without this patriarch and it will be awhile before anyone comes near to filling his shoes. I am thankful for his help, for Pat’s help too on my Canadian ancestry and to know that with their help I found some very nice cousins that mean very much to me. May all the family feel joy for having a ‘giant’ of a dad who made life great, fun and memorable. Goodbye for now Lloyd. Enjoy your reunion with your sweetheart Pat. Loves and Hugs and of course: “TOOT TOOT!”” Deanna (a Landriault descendent)”

  19. I send my condolences to Gail,thomas and Joan.I have many fond memories of Lloyd at Bell and at computer work shop.He will be missed.Fairwell Lloyd

  20. I love you grandpa and I promise to keep in contact with Aunt Gail, Dad and Joan. Until with meet again.

  22. We have been good friends with Lloyd for years. He was always willing to come over and help us when needed. He loved his Geneology and found many old family members. We will be thinking of you when we watch Corrie Street Lloyd. RIP

  23. We are saddened by the loss of Uncle Lloyd. Always an interesting man, We enjoyed his many messages by email and fb and our visits by telephone. RIP

  24. My heart goes out to Gail, Tom, Carissa and Joan and to Aunt Lorna. We will always remember Uncle Lloyd for his great sense of humour and his interest in family history and in trains. Love Nancy (Miller) King

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