Obituary of George Hugh Miller

Retired Senior Vice-President for Canada of Prudential Assurance of England. George Hugh MILLER Sr. of St. Andrews, N.B. passed away quietly on Saturday, November 12th 2005 at the Passamaquoddy Lodge after a long struggle with Parkinson's disease. His beloved wife of 63 years, Pauline MITCHELL, was by his side. Born in St. Andrews, New Brunswick, he was the son of the late John and Minnie Gardiner MILLER. He was predeceased by his sister, Mildred GREENLAW. He is warmly remembered by his family, Hugh and Judith (Waterloo, Ontario), Carolyn and Jacques (Cannes, France). For Ian and Liisa (Ottawa), Bruce and Becky (Oakville), Sean (Cannes) and Manuel GUMBAU (Montreal), 'Grandfather', 'pepe Georges' was and is a vital part of their lives. He waited eagerly for his first great granddaughter, Ella (Ottawa). His many friends and extended family from Campobello Island and around the world, all have delighted in memories of George. They went to him often for songs, poems, letters and speeches. George was a graduate of Sir George Williams University in Montreal (B.A., B.Com.). Retired Senior Vice-President for Canada of Prudential Assurance of England, he thoroughly enjoyed his 45 years with the company in Montreal and Waterloo. Over many years, as an active volunteer, George enriched his communities and his church. All his life, he was an ardent sportsman on tennis courts, golf courses and hockey and curling rinks. The family would like to thank the entire staff of the Passamaquoddy Lodge for their wonderful care and kindness. Resting at Wesley United Church, St. Andrews, with visiting on Tuesday from 2 to 4p.m. The funeral will be held on Wednesday, 2 p.m. at Wesley United Church, with Rev. Robert Johnson officiating. Interment will take place in the St. Andrews Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers for those who wish, donations to Passamaquoddy Lodge or the Parkinson Foundation would be appreciated. MacDonald Select Community Funeral Home, 20 Marks Street, St. Stephen in care of arrangements.