Timothy Brian MILLS

MILLS, Timothy Brian With great sadness we announce the passing of a generous, intelligent and talented man. His name is one you may know, Timothy Brian Mills. A survivor of many things except one. In the evening hours of February 9, 2014 Tim bravely passed away at the age of fifty-five. A kind, humorous and musical soul, Timothy's voice was a measure of his strength and his big heart. Timothy's character went deeper than his stage presence- he was a father, a generous heart, a hardworking man, a leader, a private man, and an individual with immeasurable strength both in his life and in his death. Music was to be a mainstay throughout his life, beginning with the harmonica and eventually including the guitar and outstanding vocals. He had the ability, personality and talent to be in the limelight as a front man playing with numerous bands including the Valiants here in the Valley. In 1958 Tim was born in England, his family moved to Canada the following year and spent his early childhood in Dawson Creek before moving to the Comox Valley in 1967. At the age of fourteen Tim began working as a logger, he left home as a boy and returned as a man. In the early 1990's Tim became an electrician, working both locally and throughout Alberta. Tim was predeceased by his brother Andrew and sister Janet and leaves behind his parents Shirley and Roy, brothers Steven and Robert, daughters Jessy (Harley) and Brooke, granddaughters Jayda and Joley, loving partner Laura and her daughters Abigail and Sophie. He also leaves behind a close knit community of dedicated friends and fellow musicians. He was a man with many hats, many shows and will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by many and you can bet wherever he is now, when we get there he will be booking the gigs! A celebration of Timothy's life will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2014, at the Comox Recreation Centre at 1855 Noel Avenue, Comox. The gathering will begin at 1:00 pm with the service at 2:00, followed by a family friendly potluck. After 7 pm an adult oriented open jam session and party will begin. Anyone wishing to play music is welcome to join in.