Edward MILLER

MILLER, Edward 2009-07-24 MILLER Edward Miller entered eternal life on July 22, 2009 at St. Josephs Hospice Unit in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Edward was born in Viscount, Saskatchewan on April 12, 1936. He worked for C.P. Rail until his retirement in 1995. After his retirement Ed kept himself busy by volunteering for several organizations. He volunteered for Meals on Wheels, Catholic Family Centre and D.O.O.R.S. He enjoyed traveling, sharing coffee with his retiree friends, playing cards and visiting with family and friends. He loved sports, especially hockey and baseball, and he enjoyed watching his grandsons play hockey and going to local hockey games at the Fort Williams Gardens with family and friends. He enjoyed driving and picking up his grandchildren after school, giving them a good time and treating them. Ed is survived by his wife Shirley, his sons Dwaine (Cathy), Steven (Dawn), and Rick (Kathie); grandchildren Courtney, Cassandra, Jordan, Maxwell and Anthony. Also surviving are his brothers and sisters, Martin (Betty) Chilliwack, B.C., Albert, Edmonton, Alta., Sr. Rita, Chatham, Ont., Bridget Wolfe, and Sr. Elizabeth Anne, both of Saskatoon, Sask., as well as his mother-in-law, Pearl Petrushak, Thunder Bay, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Myrt and Peter Hayward, Thunder Bay and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was predeceased by his parents, Andrew and Elizabeth Miller, seven brothers Leo, John, Joe, Bernard, Anthony, Benedict and Peter, and two sisters, Magdalen (in infancy) and Betty German and father-in-law Steven Petrushak. The family wishes to thank the doctors and staff of Thunder Bay Regional Health Science Centre, St. Joseph‘s Hospice Unit, as well as his neighbours, and friends for their care, support and compassion for Ed during his illness. Respecting Ed‘s wishes cremation has taken place and a Memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Patrick‘s Cathedral celebrated by Rev. Msgr. P.M. Stilla V.G.. Final interment will follow in St. Andrew‘s Cemetery. Donations may be made to St. Josephs Hospice Unit, St. Patrick‘s Cathedral, or to the charity of your choice. A tree will be planted in memory of Edward Miller in the Blake Funeral Chapel Memorial Grove. Annual dedication service Sunday, June 27, 2010. On-line Condolences may be sent to www.blakefuneralchapel.co