Donald Miller

1936 - 2016

Donald Miller obituary, 1936-2016

BORN

1936

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Fletcher Funeral & Cremation Services, P.A. - Westminster

254 East Main Street

Westminster, Maryland

Donald Miller Obituary



Donald W. "Deacon Don" Miller, 80, of Westminster, died Wednesday, August 10, 2016, at the Dove House. Born June 29, 1936 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Catherine Kerner Miller and Vernon Miller. He was the loving husband of 53 years to Mary Patricia Miller. He served as a deacon for the Archdiocese of Baltimore serving St. John Catholic Church in Westminster. He worked as an Environmental Engineer and worked in Maintenance at St. Louis Catholic Church. He was a member of St. John Catholic Church where he worked in the Health Care Ministry and member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 1393. He served in the Army. Besides his wife he is survived by children and spouses Mary Pat and Brian Kavanagh of Finksburg, Michael and Marian Miller of Fuquay-Varina, NC, Donna and Tom Hofmeister of Austin, TX, Laura and Jack Jackson of Manassas, VA, and Julie and David Benedictis of Westminster, sister and brother-in-law Betty and Andrew Szymanik of Baltimore, brother and sister-in-law Melvin and Ginny Miller of Belair. Also survived by 32 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter Theresa "Terri" Lynn Miller and a brother Vernon Miller. The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 11, 2016 and Friday, August 12, 2016 from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Fletcher Funeral & Cremation Services, 254 E. Main St., Westminster. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. at St. John Catholic Church, 43 Monroe St., Westminster with Father Mark Bialek and Father Michael Roach as celebrants. Interment with military honors will follow in Meadow Branch Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Carroll Hospice, 292 Stoner Ave., Westminster, MD 21157. His entire life, up until his last breath, he showed what it is to be a true servant of God. He suffered so much and did it humbly and graciously. We can't help but be happy for the joy he is experiencing now in the presence of Jesus. "Well done, good and faithful servant¿enter into the joy of your master." Mt 25:23. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.FLETCHERFUNERALHOME.net.



Published by Carroll County Times on Aug. 11, 2016.
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Thinking of you and your family, Pat. I know you miss Don and all that you shared. I pray that you feel his presence and love during this time. With love, Marge

Marge Trenkle

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August 5, 2019

I just read about Don's passing in the Catholic Review. I am so sorry! His gentle kindness and thoughtfulness were such gifts to all who knew him. His love and joy in his family even during difficult times was wonderful to see. Pat, Please accept my condolences to you and your family on this hard loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. With Sympathy, Marge Trenkle

Margaret Trenkle

September 5, 2016

We are greatly saddened to hear of Deacon Don's passing. He will be greatly missed. Please accept our condolences and know that we will be sending out many prayers for him.

Celia Bechtel

August 13, 2016

Although I am not able to be there in person to express my condolences, I want to assure you that Deacon Don ... and all of his wonderful family ... are in my prayers. Even when he was not feeling well and in pain himself, Don always had a smile and expressed concern for others. He was truly a wonderful man of God.

Phyllis Semler

August 11, 2016

So sorry to hear about Donald. Your family is in our prayers.

Beverly Cavanaugh Calafos

August 11, 2016

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Fletcher Funeral & Cremation Services, P.A. - Westminster

254 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157

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254 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157

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Fletcher Funeral & Cremation Services, P.A. - Westminster

254 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157

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12

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7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Fletcher Funeral & Cremation Services, P.A. - Westminster

254 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157

Aug

13

Mass of Christian Burial

11:30 a.m.

St. John Catholic Church

43 Monroe St, Westminster, MD

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254 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157

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