Harold R. Millican

Harold Millican Obituary

Mr. Harold R. Millican 84, of Brooksby Village, Peabody, formerly of Lexington, beloved husband of Helen R. (Meehan) Millican, died Thursday evening at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Lexington, he was the son of the late John H. and Anna V. (Johnson) Millican. He was raised and educated in Lexington and attended the Lexington School System. Mr. Millican was a proprietor and an operator of Lexington Gardens, his families company, until the time of his retirement in 1971. Upon his first retirement, he assisted with his beloved wife in operating Swim Ninety Swim School in Lexington until 1996. Harold was a beloved husband, father and grandfather who was active in many Lexington churches and church circles. His was a talented musician, offering his music to all of those who requested it. While a resident at Brooksby Village in Peabody, Harold played the organ at many of the church services. In addition to his loving wife, Harold is survived by his daughters, Carol Jones and her husband Rick of Brookfield, CT and Brenda Tully and her husband Kenny of Winchester, his son, Carl R. Millican and his wife Lynda of San Antonio, Texas, his five grandchildren and ten great grandchildren, his brothers, John H. Millican Jr and his wife Helen of Eastham and Arthur R. Millican and his wife Patricia of Blairsville, GA. ARRANGEMENTS: His memorial service will be held in the Chapel at Brooksby Village, Brooksby Village Dr., Peabody, Saturday July 23, at 11 A.M. Relatives and friends invited. His committal service will be held in the West view Cemetery, Lexington, prior to the service at 9 A.M. relatives and friends are also invited. Assisting the family with the arrangements is the Peterson-O'Donnell Funeral Home, 167 Maple St., (rte62) Danvers. 978-774-6600 on line guestbook at www.legacy.com in lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Harold's memory to Beacon Hospice, 100 Cummings Center, Suite 22 C, Beverly, MA 01915 or to the Brooksby Village Benevolent Fund, 200 Brooksby Village Dr., Peabody, MA 01960.

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Published by The Lexington Minuteman from Jul. 16 to Jul. 23, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Harold Millican

11 Entries

Susan Smith

July 28, 2011

Dear Helen and family, Dan and I have fond memories of you and Harold. We think of you often, especially in the summer when the rose plant you gave us for our wedding is in bloom! We were sorry to hear of Harold's passing but trust that he is now with our Lord! We'll be keeping you all in our prayers as you go through this sad time. Fondly, Susan and Dan Smith

Michael & Anet Coffey

July 24, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

David Drown

July 22, 2011

To the entire Millican family.It was my
pleasure and privllege to know Harold. I
knew Harold through my uncle Jimmy Drown,
his good friend. They would come into the pool store that I owned and spend time asking quetions about why their pools were cloudy, green, ect., wich I
hopefully helped solve. I later found out that Harold and his wife gave swimming lessons at his house in Lexington and had been doing so for a number of years. I took a special interest in whatever Harolds pool issues were mainly due to the way he exlained what the problem was and the way he listned to the solution. Harold was a true gentleman, an old school gentleman.
He never came in without a smile on his
face no mater what the problem was.I dont
think he ever had a bad word to say about anybody. It truly made my day when he and my Uncle would come into my store. He will be missed by all that knew him.

Ron Ossen

July 22, 2011

To the Millican Family. I am sad to hear about Harold's passing. I knew him as a dear friend of Jim Drown. They used to come into our store, Everclear Pool & Leisure, together. Jim's nephew Dave and Steve & Phil Abramo and myself so enjoyed the time. Though I did not know him for a long time, it wasn't necessary to see that he was just one of the most wonderful people that I have ever met. His presence and being just filled you with happiness and optimism. We never wanted them to leave.

Anne Maher Heller

July 21, 2011

Dear Mrs. Millican, Carol, Brenda, Carl and all the Millican Family, I have such memories of your family growing up in Lexington, from the time Carol and I met in second grade at Fiske School and played in the gardens together. The first pair of flip flops I ever had on my feet were Carol's!! And all those Camp Fire Girl meetings at your house. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband and Dad. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Christina Axiotakis & family

July 21, 2011

Brenda and family,
Our deepest condolences to you and your family at this time of loss. We pray that you will be comforted with great memories and the knowledge that your father is in a beautiful,pain free place with the lord.

Debbie Koplow

July 20, 2011

Dear Helen and family,
I was reading the obituary's and saw this one on your husband and father. I really wanted to reach out to all of you because I have such childhood memory's of swimming lessons with you Helen. All of you are in my heart and prayers in your time of such a loss.
With more sympathy than words can say,

Debbie Koplow

Philip Custance

July 19, 2011

Sorry to Hear about Uncle Harold, But am glad his pain is gone. He gave me some great memories.

Dave and Kris McLeod

July 18, 2011

Helen and family, We are so sorry to hear of Harold's passing. We want you to know that we love you and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Norm & Tracy Nadeau

July 18, 2011

Brenda, Kenny, Tara and Shane,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know we are thinking of you. May all your happy memories get you through this difficult time. Love, Norm & Tracy Nadeau

Warren Empey

July 18, 2011

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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