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1959
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2024
John Miller Obituary
Tolland, CT - John died unexpectedly at home on November 30th 2024. He was born at Cooley Dickinson Hospital on April 23rd 1959 to Roland H. Miller and Mary Jane (Curtis) Miller. He grew up in Chesterfield, attended Davenport, Smith Vocational High School and then SUNY Delhi, NY. He had a passion for Jersey cows and worked with them from age 12 with his local 4H until his passing. John was a consummate example of animal husbandry and throughout his life always found the positive hope for each new day. He leaves his children James (Jessica) of Colrain, David (Dorothy) of Putnam CT, Kate (Jose) of Tolland CT, his brother Bill of Chesterfield, his sister Rebecca Andrews of Charlemont and grandchildren, Lydia, Chris, Henry, Eleanor and Marcus as well as many nieces and nephews. He also leaves his former wife, Sharen Roberts, and his parents Roland of Brooksville, FL and Mary Jane of Williamsburg. A celebration of life will be held in the spring 2025 along with a full obituary forthcoming. His funeral will be held at the Chesterfield Congregational Church in Chesterfield MA on Saturday December 14th at 11:00AM. Burial will be at Bofat Cemetery in the spring 2025. Memorial Contributions may be made to the First Congregational Church of Chesterfield (PO Box 56, Chesterfield MA 01012); Bofat Cemetery Association (PO Box 15, Chesterfield MA, 01012) ,or Smith Vocational High School Agricultural Department (80 Locust Street, Northampton MA 01060)
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Scott Kominski
March 27, 2025
Very sorry to hear of John's passing, my wife and I worked for John on cages and basic things around the yard,again Very sorry
Preston Horton
December 14, 2024
Eduardo and I are so sad to hear this news. Mary Jane, we send hugs and love!
Preston and Eduardo
Roger Mabry
December 11, 2024
John Miller was my friend for many years . We shared a passion for Jersey cattle and he accomplished great things with the cows he acquired from me over about 30 years.
Caylei Arnold
December 11, 2024
John and I had talked just last week on Facebook. He was passionate about the Jersey Cow and everything she offered . My deepest sympathy
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Ione Cherry
December 10, 2024
So sorry to hear of Johns passing, worked with him when we were kids in John Roberts berry field, have a lot of good memories.
John Cherry
December 10, 2024
Mary Jane, I´m sorry for your loss. John was a friend to my Dad. I remember him coming to our farm to bring manure. We had good crops after that. You´re in our prayers.
Karen and Jeff Rida
December 5, 2024
So sorry to hear of John´s passing. Our prayers are with all of the family.
Jeff and Karen Rida
Jodi
December 5, 2024
I enjoyed my time working with John. He would talk to me about his animals and cheese making.
Ray & Aunt Debby Parker (Tommy)
December 5, 2024
I´m so sorry for your loss of your son, MaryJane. I´m so sorry for the loss of your dad, all of you are in my thoughts and prayers Jamie, David, and Kate as well as all of your families.
George OLeary
December 5, 2024
Mrs.Mary Jane Miller my prayers and sympathy, George O´Leary, formally, Tremblay Drug Florence mass.
Sandy Brougham
December 4, 2024
Our deepest sympathy to MaryJane and all of John's children. Sandy and Gary Brougham
Shirley Doyle
December 4, 2024
My deepest sympathy Mary Jane and family. May your wonderful memories help you through these difficult days. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Baldygas
December 4, 2024
Our deepest condolences to Mary Jane, Jamie, David, and Katie over the loss of your son and dad. Love you all, Karen, Wayne and family
Nancy Coté
December 4, 2024
Gone but not forgotten.
My sympathy to the Miller Family, it's been years (Piedmont 1995) since I saw him but I have heard from other farmers many of his accomplishments.
Jamie
December 3, 2024
My condolences to Kate, Mary Jane, and family of John Miller. For the short time that I knew John, he was very kind and caring. He knew a lot about his animals and took great care of them. He also was a great gardener and enjoyed fresh cut roses and growing his cherry tomatoes.
Karen and Jim Rowley
December 3, 2024
Sorry to hear of John's passing. We spent many hours with him on his farm in Pomfret.
Sue Lehman and Dennis Lacourse
December 3, 2024
I am so sorry to hear of John´s passing-he was always so friendly and kind.... My condolences to his family...
Rhonda Whitman
December 3, 2024
My deepest sympathy to you all. Sending love and hugs to you all. I will always cherish spending my teenage summers at Bryant Hill Jerseys in Chesterfield.
Sandy Freeman
December 3, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Praying for the whole family.
I have wonderful memories of haying in the summers and showing cows at the fairs, along with the 4th of July parades. And of course those geese that would chase you from the barn to the house. Good times spent on the farm in Chesterfield.
Sherry Loomis and the Loomis family
December 3, 2024
My condolences to Mary Jane and family.
Jean and Jim Marra
December 3, 2024
Of course Jim and I have known John since the beginning of. Our neighbor and friend to enjoy those laughs and jokes!
Everyone will miss his knowledge of the Jersey world!
Love to all the family
Nan Graves
December 3, 2024
My deepest sympathies to Kate & your family. I had the pleasure of working with John as you know. He will be missed by many. My thoughts & prayers for all of you . Nan
Laura
December 3, 2024
Sending you lots of love. He will be missed.
Sharen and Colin Roberts
December 3, 2024
Sending deepest condolences, love, hugs and prayers during this sad and difficult time to all the family.
Merrill Bancroft
December 3, 2024
I was very sorry to read this news. Condolences to the family and to Mary Jane especially who is an old friend from our days in Chesterfield.
Michaele Sheehan
December 3, 2024
So sorry for your loss
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