David Miller

David Miller - 80, passed away peacefully at home in Hays River on June 1, 2013 surrounded by his loving wife Ruth (MacKinnon) and his devoted family. He was born on February 23, 1933 to the late Milton and Mary Sarah (MacKinnon) Miller, formerly of Melrose Hill. He worked hard his entire life as a farmer and as a carpenter and had served as an elder at St. John's United Church. David's easy going nature and keen sense of humor made him a friend to all that knew him. Over the years, he could always be counted on to lend a hand, an ear or a funny story to his family, friends and neighbors. He was the heart of a very close knit family and greatly enjoyed when everyone assembled for a party. David will be fondly remembered by his sons, Robert (Louise), Jerald (Cathy); daughters, Kathleen (Jimmie) MacKinnon, Shirley (Terry) MacInnis, Joann (Jonathan) Roebuck, Colleen (Jamie) Smith; twenty-one grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and sister, Mary Jessie (Hughie) MacKenzie. He is pre-deceased by his sister, Josephine. The family would like to thank all of the staff at Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital with special thanks to the nurses in Ambulatory Care who treated him so well during his visits. Memorial donations can be made to Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital, Central Inverness Palliative Care Society or to St. John's United Cemetery, Strathlorne. Visitation will be held in Inverness Funeral Home on Tuesday June 4th from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday June 5th at 11am in St. John's United Church, Strathlorne. On-line condolences may be made to www.invernessfuneralhome.com.