Bob Miller
1924-2018
It is with heavy hearts that the family of John Robert
“Bob” Miller announce his passing on Saturday, February 3,
2018 at the Falls Villa, Grand Falls, NB. Born in Nictau, NB on
January 30, 1924, he was the son of the late Victor and Alice (Gaunce)
Miller.
Bob spent his lifetime in Nictau/Riley Brook area. He was primarily
self-employed and worked as a sportsman guide, woodsman and trucker.
Later in life, Bob attended trade school to complete his masonry
education. In 1950, Bob and his wife (Bernice) opened a general store
in Nictau and in 1959 opened the Riley General Brook Store which he
operated for 30 years. Bob was also a Veteran of World War II.
Bob is survived by his sons, Jack Miller (Debbie) of Riley Brook,
NB, Fred Miller (Lynne) of Alberta; daughter, Shirley Mahaney (Ricky
Landry) of Riley Brook, NB; sister, Mary duManoir of Perth-Andover;
grandchildren, Robbie Mahaney (Sheena), Toby Mahaney (Sue Levesque);
great-grandchildren, Ben Mahaney, Brandon Mahaney, Sierra Mahaney, and
Kolin Mahaney; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, Bob was predeceased by his wife, Bernice
(Christensen) Miller; a son Richard; a daughter Mavis; a brandson
Christopher; and three brothers.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 from 5-8 PM
at the Tobique Chapel, Plaster Rock, NB, with a legion service for Bob
at 7 PM. A funeral service will take place on Thursday, February 8,
2018 at 2 PM from the Tobique Chapel with internment in the Riley
Brook Community Cemetery at a later date.
For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to The Chris
Miller Memorial Fund, a registered charity established in memory of
Bob’s grandson (www.chrismillermemorial.ca), the Riley Brook Community
Cemetery, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Special thanks are extended to Dr. Berry Wecker, caregiver Monique
Page, and to the staff at the Falls Villa.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brunswick Funeral Home,
Perth-Andover and Plaster Rock.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Bob Miller 19242018.source
Death notice for the town of: Plaster Rock, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick