Michael LeRoy Millington Sr.

Michael LeRoy Millington Sr. obituary, Plainfield, CT

Michael LeRoy Millington Sr.

Michael Millington Obituary

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Michael Millington, 72, Moosup, died April 20, 2025, in William W. Backus Hospital. He was the loving husband of Wendy (Cleveland) Millington. Born in Glens Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Robert and Jessie (Bills) Millington.
Michael worked for C & M Corp. as a mechanic for over 25 years, retiring in 2014.
Mr. Millington enjoyed spending quality time with family, camping, and carpentry.
In addition to his wife, Wendy, Michael is survived by his daughters, Emily (Jason) Holcomb and Michelle (Leo) Defevers; sisters, Carol Moffat, Rosemarie Smalldon, Mary Morehouse, and Betty Keller; 9 grandchildren and their significant others; and 5 great grandchildren.
Michael is predeceased by his son, Michael LeRoy Millington, Jr., brothers, Wayne Millington, Robert Millington, Jr., Duane Millington, and Christopher Millington; and sisters, Joan Younes, Linda Duell, and Faith Warner.
Relatives and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life for Michael on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at 2:00 pm at the Central Village Fire Co., 53 Black Hill Rd, Plainfield, CT. For memorial guestbook visit www.DoughertyBrosFuneralHome.com
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Michael, please visit our floral store.
Dougherty Brothers Funeral Home & Crematory

595 Norwich Road P.O. Box 53, Plainfield, CT 06374

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