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Alfred Miller Obituary
PORTSMOUTH - Alfred "Al" R. Miller II, 58, born October 17, 1954, died February 10, 2013, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the son of Joan White Miller and Alfred R. Miller of Portsmouth and Ossipee. Al worked as a carpenter most of his life and his handiwork can be witnessed throughout the region.
He went to Portsmouth schools, joined the Army and received an honorable discharge. Al married Cherie Fogg and they shared two daughters Andrea Greenough and Lisa Martinson. Al was later married to Deborah Ackerson and they shared three daughters Sarah, Sandra and Mellissa Miller. Alfred also leaves twelve beloved grandchildren.
Alfred leaves one brother Kevin Miller, and two sisters Joanne Campbell and Roxanne Smith as well as their families. Al also leaves his beloved partner Carol Hirt.
His Aunt June and Uncle Marty had a very special place in his heart. Alfred was predeceased by his father.
Al and his mother spent many memorable moments at her camp drinking coffee on the porch he built and cooking in the kitchen he created. He will be missed.
There will be a memorial service at Awakening Church, 66 Third St Dover, this Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. A celebration of life will be held on Father's Day June 16th at the camp, all are welcome to a potluck picnic. Please email Andrea @ [email protected] Donations to help defray funeral cost can be sent to: Bernier Funeral Home 49 South St. Somersworth.
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Memories and Condolences
for Alfred Miller
Andrea G
February 21, 2013
Getting Tired
The Lord saw you getting tired
And a cure was not to be
So he put his arms around you
And whispered “Come with me”
With tearful eyes, we watched you suffer
And saw you fade away,
Although we loved your dearly,
We could not make you stay,
A golden heart stopped beating,
A beautiful smile at rest,
God broke our hearts to prove
He only takes the best.
It's lonesome here without you
We miss you so each day,
Our lives aren't the same
Since you went away,
When days are sad and lonely,
And everything goes wrong,
We seem to hear your whisper, “Cheer up and carry on”
Each time we see your picture, You seem to smile and say, “Don't cry, I'm in God's keeping, We'll meet again someday”
February 21, 2013
I will greatly miss our times together...all my LOVE, Carol
Christine & Carl Martinson
February 12, 2013
Lisa and family: Please accept our deepest sympathies on the loss of your father.
Mike Capalare
February 12, 2013
Bob played many roles ... grandfather, father, son, brother, friend, and artisan.
He'll play the same roles for years to come ... just in a different place now. Prayers go out to the entire Miller Family.
Lisa Martinson
February 12, 2013
Dad- I miss you so much and am glad I was able to spend your remaining moments with you. I know you are no longer suffering but wish you were still here.
Karen Gray
February 12, 2013
Andrea and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Linda Lynch
February 12, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Joanne Campbell
February 12, 2013
You will be missed and are loved so much. Your gifts and talents in creating beautiful woodworking projects keeps your spirit alive, and we are so proud of what you gave. Each and every day you will be in my heart sending you a hug.
Cherie Nichols
February 12, 2013
RIP Bob - our girls will miss you terribly but perhaps they will be comforted knowing you are now at peace. God Bless you
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