Karin Gunlög Oskarsdotter Millet

Karin Gunlög Oskarsdotter Millet

Karin Millet Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Abbey Cremation Service - Rocky Hill on Mar. 13, 2026.
Karin Gunlög Oskarsdotter Jansson Millet, 88, passed away on February 7, 2026 in Middletown, CT. Born and raised in Stockholm, Sweden, she came to the United States on her 21st birthday and built a full and loving life with her family in Old Saybrook, Connecticut.

Gunlög lived a life rich with creativity, generosity, and connection. She loved cooking and entertaining, filling her home with warmth and good food. She spent countless sunny days tending her garden and took great joy in knitting sweaters and scarves for others. A passionate photographer, she traveled extensively with her husband, capturing memories from around the world. She was also a dedicated volunteer at the weekly soup kitchen at Grace Church, where she gave her time and heart to her community.

Gunlög was predeceased by her devoted husband of 41 years, Ralph T. Millet, as well as her sons Ralph T. Millet Jr., Francis Millet and grandson Francis Millet Jr. She is survived by her children: Charles Millet of Longmeadow MA,; Stella Millet Donoghue and her husband Reggie of Hyannis, MA; and Kristine Millet and her wife Lisa of Concord, MA. She leaves behind 7 grandchildren, Clifford, Miles, Christian, Greta, Jacob, Koen and Tessa, as well as nieces, nephews, and her brother, Gudmund Jansson of Stockholm. She was predeceased by her sister, Solveig Venot.

A memorial service will be held at Grace Episcopal Church in Old Saybrook, Connecticut, on March 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Shoreline Soup Kitchen https://www.shorelinesoupkitchens.org/ in her honor.

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