Robert “Bob” Charles Miller
1948-2019
Bob Miller was born on Dec. 19, 1948 in Cardiff,
Wales. When he was five years old his family, the late Rev.
Reginald and Monica (Miles) Miller, and Bob’s older brother Roger
immigrated to Canada. His family was closely bound and all
his life he felt the joy of that love and caring. He looked
upon it as a gift that he could bring to everything he did and
everyone he met and befriended. He truly believed that his
life was “blessed every
day.”
On Sunday, October 27, 2019, Bob Miller, loving husband,
father and grandfather passed away at Hospice House
Fredericton.
He is survived by his wife, Colleen Hanna; daughter, Sarah
Miller, her daughter, Norah and stepsons, Alex and Joshua; son, Ian
Miller (Stephanie) and his children, Maleki, Isabella and Frankie;
stepsons, Keith Hanna (Melissa), Jeremy Hanna (Pamela) and their sons,
Adrian and Nolan; brother, Roger Miller (Brenda); nephew, David Miller
(Michelle); niece, Michelle Doiron (Joe); and a great-nephew,
Mackenzie (Emma).
Bob understood how to get the best out of every
moment. His children and grandchildren were a huge part of
his life. He loved kayaking, swimming, biking, golfing,
salmon fishing, canoeing, camping, and everything involving play,
especially if his children or grandchildren were playing with
him.
Bob’s devotion to the Toronto Maple Leafs was
legend. Every season began with his unwavering optimism that
this would be the year they won the Stanley Cup.
Bob’s love of storytelling lead him to filmmaking, his first
career calling. He had a gentle way of drawing people’s
stories out so that they weren’t intimidated or made uncomfortable by
the camera and technical setup. His manner and their trust
allowed him to be genuine with everyone.
Bob believed that God is in everything you do. His
second calling came from his desire to live into his
spirituality. In 2017, he completed the United Church of
Canada’s Licensed Lay Worship Leaders program and began doing pulpit
supply in local churches. He appreciated so much that the
congregations he preached to prayed for his recovery.
He was thankful for his friends and his brother, Roger for
helping him every step of the way during the past two years by driving
him to treatments, joining him on bike rides and walks, playing pool,
making delicious soups and meals, golfing, and for believing in his
need to stay
active.
Bob’s family is deeply saddened by his passing but they know
that by and by they will feel his presence in their hearts and minds
for all the things he taught them about living a good life.
May God bless this wonderful man.
By request, there will be no visitation. A memorial service
will be held from St. Paul’s United Church on Saturday,
November 2, 2019 at 11 am with Rev. Michelle Armstrong officiating. In
lieu of flowers, donations in Bob’s memory may be made to
St. Paul’s United Church (for their community outreach
programs) or Hospice House.
www.mcadamsfh.com
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Death notice for the town of: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick