William Lloyd MILLS

MILLS, William (Bill) Lloyd passed away after a lengthy illness at St. Joseph's Health Centre on Tuesday February 5th, 2008. He leaves to celebrate his life, his wife of 55 years, Marie (nee Snow), his daughters Barbara (Dan), Brenda (Brian) and his son Bill (Sue); grandchildren, Michael and Mark Deziel, Michael and Katharine Jiricka and Ashley and Alysha Mills. Dad was born in Howe Bay, PEI May 26th, 1921 to Emma and Charles Mills. He was one of ten children. In 1939 he joined the war effort. He belonged to the 17th Duke of York Royal Canadian Hussars (7th RECCE Regiment) and was part of the D-Day invasion at Normandy, France. He suffered injuries from enemy fire that resulted in a lengthy hospital stay in England. After the war he stayed in Europe with Canadian Armed Forces to assist with the allied recovery operations. When he returned to Canada he hired on for INCO and worked for 37 years at the Levack Mine. Dad was an active member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 503 for many years, becoming a life member in 1998. When the Legion identified a need for ambulance services in the area over forty years ago he was one of the first volunteer driver/attendants. He participated proudly in Remembrance Day parades and other Legion activities. In 2006, Dad had a medical setback that resulted in an inability to walk and he was no longer able to live at home. He moved to Pioneer Manor directly from his stay at Laurentian Hospital and has resided there since that time. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the staff of Cranberry Place - Pioneer Manor for their care and many kindnesses to Dad. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to The Ten Rainbows Children's Foundation. Viewing is at LOUGHEED FUNERAL HOME, 252 Regent St., on Friday, February 8th, 2008 from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. (Legion Service 7:30 p.m.). Funeral Service is at St. John's United Church, Levack at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 9th. Interment at Maplecrest Cemetery following the church service. Reception is at Levack-Onaping Legion Branch 503 at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 9th. Donations or messages of condolences available online at www.lougheed.org