CHARLES DENNIS MILLER

It is with deep sadness that the family of Charles Dennis Miller announces his sudden passing on Monday, Jan. 27, 2014.
Charlie was born Sept. 24, 1949 to William and Florence Miller.
Charlie was the third of three sons, with Arthur and George paving the way. Their farm in Pattullo was home for Charlie for all of his life.
Fresh out of high school, Charlie worked at Obee’s Freezer Service—spring to fall—for more than 20 years. He really enjoyed his time working there, and told many fond stories of the people he met and the things that happened.
During those years, he also worked in the logging industry in the winter.
When he left the resort industry, he moved home permanently, took up work on the family farm, and continued to work year-round in logging, working alongside his brother, Art, for most of those years.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing and watching hockey, and going to Lakers’ games. Charlie had many fond memories of his high school hockey and playing “linament league” with the Rusty Blades.
For many years, Charlie could be found sharing coffee and stories daily at the cafes in Stratton, Barwick, and Emo, and will be missed by his companions there.
In the summertime, on Saturday nights, Charlie could be seen at the Emo Speedway cheering on our local talent, and was pleased and proud to sponsor Steve Nordin and truly enjoyed his trips to watch Steve race in Winnipeg and the U.S.
He was a devoted son and was a large factor in helping his parents live at home their whole lives. Charlie was deeply saddened by their deaths.
He was a proud uncle to Brent, Marie, Melanie, and Chad, and would speak of them with great fondness. He always was happy to play with his great-nieces and nephew, and often could been seen playing with them on their level.
He was particularly fond of young children and he always enjoyed visiting with them and his great-great nephew and niece, and would ask after them regularly.
Charlie felt especially blessed this past Christmas to be able to play with Grace, Calder, and Rose.
Charlie was predeceased by his parents, William and Florence Miller.
He leaves behind to mourn his brothers, Arthur (Isabel) and George (Myrna); nephews and nieces, Brent (Barbara) Miller, Marie (David) Hughes, Melanie Miller, and Chad (Sally) Miller; great-nieces and nephew, Tegan Miller (Mathieu Godin), Bentley Miller, Myan Miller, Savannah Hughes, Elyssa Hughes, Grace Miller, and Rose Miller; and great-great nephew and niece, Calder and McKenna Godin.
In lieu of flowers, in memoriam donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice c/o Northridge Funeral Home, P.O. Box 89, Emo, Ont., P0W 1E0.
Online condolences may be offered at www.northridgefuneralhome.com