With great sadness, we announce the passing of Leo Joseph Miller, a beloved husband, Dad and Grampy, peacefully and surrounded by his loving family, at 10:15 am on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at the age of 73. Left to mourn are his wife of 52 years, Joan (nee MacDonald), children Lori (Billy), Kelli (Mark), Leo and Keila (Terry), and 6 grandchildren: Ayden and Maddox Clinton, Austin and Sophie Kickham, and Kallie and Breah Miller, as well as brother-in-law LeRoy (Sally) MacDonald, sisters-in-law Anne Miller and Helen MacKenzie, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Leo was a well-known carpenter and musician. He was foreman on the special builds of his two daughters’ houses, as well as many more builds with his 42 years at Clinton & MacAulay (B. Clinton Construction), then as a “window man” for Souris Home Hardware, and local handy man until his death. Leo loved to play music at local benefits, jam sessions with his friends and grandchildren, and strumming on his own. He could play any instrument, but mostly played guitar and mandolin. He enjoyed bluegrass music, and loved to take part in the local Bluegrass Festival.
Leo was an avid outdoorsman, who loved to be outside hunting, fishing, swimming, snorkeling, water skiing, walking, and sharing these activities with his family and friends. He loved all animals, from numerous family dogs, to bunnies, guinea pigs, fish, horses, and outdoor “rescues” of raccoons, foxes, hares and pheasants. We are sure he is surrounded by all these companions now.
Resting at Dingwell Funeral Home where visiting hours will take place on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 from 5-8pm (Vax pass and photo i.d. required). A funeral mass for invited guests will be celebrated at the St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church with interment to follow in the church cemetery at a later date. Donations in memory of Leo can be made to Souris and Area Branch of the PEI Wildlife Federation or Eastern Kings Health Foundation (Souris Hospital) and are appreciated by the family.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Leo Joseph Miller May 28th 1948 November 20th 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Souris, Province: I-P-E