Robert M. Mill

1935 - 2020

Robert M Mill

Brewster, NY - Robert M. Mill, Sr., a lifelong resident of Brewster passed away at his home on April 17, 2020.

"Bob" was the son of Andrew (Scotty) Mill and Frances (Wallace) Mill, born on October 17, 1935, and attended Garden Street School in Brewster. He married his loving wife, Faith (Snow) Mill on Christmas Eve, 1955 in Mahopac, New York. Together, he and Faith started a well drilling business in 1960-Mill Drilling, Inc.-and ran it successfully along with his brother, Thomas and sons Robert and Russell until his retirement in 2014.

Bob was a devoted parishioner of his boyhood church-St. Andrew's Episcopal Church; having served for many years as Warden of the Vestry, Head of Building and Grounds, and loudest hymn singer in the congregation. He served on the Board of Trustees at Putnam County Savings Bank and was a past President of the Old Southeast Cemetery Association.

Bob adored his grandchildren-all grown now. He leaves behind his daughter, Taryn Bottge (Bill) and their children, Faith, Jillian, Jaclyn and Drew; and his two sons, Russell Mill (Yvette) and their children, Lance, Gracie, Tyler, Brandon, Connor and Spencer and Robert Mill, Jr. and his children Christina and Jenna. He is also survived by his brothers, Donald of Poughquag, Thomas of Patterson, and Gary Balfe of North Carolina. He was predeceased by his wife, Faith in 2009 and his brother Andrew (Toot) and sister, Frances (Sis) Barrett.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Dad's aides, Mike, Bridget, Caroline, Melissa and Siobhan for caring for Dad in his home with kindness, compassion, and respect. In these uncertain times, a celebration of his life will take place at a future date. Interment will be at Milltown Rural Cemetery in Brewster, NY. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you take a quiet moment and read the 23rd Psalm, Dad's favorite.

Beecher Funeral home, Brewster, NY assisted the family with making arrangements.