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Patricia Miller Obituary

Patricia A. Miller, 49, of 15 East Broadway, Gardner, died Thursday August 14, 2008 in UMASS Memorial Healthcare, University Campus in Worcester after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Patricia, daughter of the late Francis X. and Emily E. (Bingham) Miller was born in Holden May 23, 1959 and lived here many years.

Patricia graduated from Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical High School and studied Radio and Broadcasting. After graduating from high school, she worked for the Digital Equipment Corporation in both Massachusetts and California and worked as a ski instructor and on the ski patrol at Wachusett Mountain. Patricia then worked for N.F. Sheldon, Inc. Harley-Davidson and Buell in Auburn, retiring due to illness. Patricia loved horses and was a longtime active member of the Sierra Club. Throughout the years, she also had the privilege of being an extra in various movies filmed throughout New England including Mystic River and the Human Stain.

Patricia is survived by two brothers; Michael Miller of Gardner and Kevin Miller of Rindge, two sisters; Paula Miller of Worcester and Eileen Gauthier of Petersham and many nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by one brother; Thomas Miller of Hubbardston and one sister; Theresa Wells of Rutland.

You are invited to attend her funeral service in Lamoureux-Fletcher Community Funeral Home, 105 Central St., Gardner on Saturday, August 23 at 10AM. Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery, Hubbardston. Calling hours at the funeral home are from 5-8 pm Friday. For those wishing to make a memorial contribution in Patricia's memory, the family kindly asks that you consider the Prentiss Family Reunion Education Fund, c/o Mary Alger, 25 Winchester St., Baldwinville, MA 01436 or the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Lamoureux-Fletcher Community Funeral Home, Gardner. For directions, to view the online video tribute or to sign the online guest book for the Miller family, please visit our website at

www.fletcherfuneral.com

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on Aug. 19, 2008.

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Sandra & Amandalee Kasilowski

September 2, 2008

In memory of my dear friend,
I already miss you so much,and are daily talks on the phone. You were so much more than just a friend you were thought of as are choosen family. Amandalee misses you so much also.
When we spoke are talks were so full of faith, trust, strength,at least15 years of great beach & mountain memories but always love.
We miss you very much, but you will never be forgotton, you will always have a special place in our hearts
Love your true friends Sandy & amandalee Kasilowski

Mary Lestha

August 26, 2008

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

Christina Krueger

August 22, 2008

To the Miller Family,
We met Patty years ago when Debbie and Kevin Miller were married. She was a very nice person and will be missed very much by many. Our thoughts our with you.
Tina and Eric Krueger

T.J. Daskowski

August 20, 2008

I met Patty last year when she sold me my motorcycle and the dealership,and although I only seen her a few times afterwards,she was a very nice person.

Carol Poisson

August 19, 2008

Dear Miller family:
My heart and prayers are with you all. Patty is with the Lord now. She is not suffering anymore. The only comfort I can give you is to tell you that you will see her again. Patty is not in your pass. She is in your future. She will be waiting for you all to join her. For comfort go to Matthew 11: 28- 30. God will comfort you. He is with you all now. God Bless You All. Patty will be missed.

In His Love and Service
Carol Ann Poisson

Jo-Ann Meagher

August 19, 2008

My very deepest sympathies to the Miller family, you have suffered far too much. I will miss Patty's quick smile and sense of humor most. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Scott Hebert & Staff of the Lamoureux Fletcher Community Funeral Home

August 19, 2008

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