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Robert Millerd Obituary

Millerd, Robert D.

Robert D. Millerd, 90 of Elmira, NY passed away on Friday, January 15, 2016 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY. He was born on February 26, 1925 in Elmira, NY to the late George A. and Ethel (Dunbar) Millerd. He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita M. Millerd. Surviving are his two daughters, Darlene Lawson of Sperry, OK and Kathleen Millerd of Watsonville, CA; three sons, William Millerd of Sardis, MS, Robert Millerd of Martinsville, VA, and Larry Millerd of Salem, VA; brother, Lawrence Millerd of Rochester, NY; eleven grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. He worked for American LaFrance in Elmira, NY for 40 years and was a veteran of the United States Army. Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira/Southport, NY on Tuesday, January 19th, 2016 from 5 to 7 PM with a funeral service immediately following at 7 PM. Interment will take place privately at the convenience of the family at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira, NY. Robert's guestbook may be signed at www.olthof.com

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Published by Star-Gazette from Jan. 16 to Jan. 18, 2016.

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Dolores Fisher

January 10, 2017

Its been almost a year now since your passing, R.I.P. Bob Sending Prayers for you and your family Mr. & Mrs. Fisher Bath, N.Y.

TWYLA BARBER

January 20, 2016

Rip....Grandpa.... U were always good to all of us and even after Gma past u always seemed to remember us. The memories of staying with u and Gma every summer for two weeks.....lots of love. T.J.(Twyla)

January 19, 2016

thoughts and prayers are with you all during your time of loss. May he rest in peace and live on through all of you.

January 16, 2016

To the Millerd Family, So Sorry for your loss, R.I.P. Robert. Mr.& Mrs. John Fisher

sherry brown

January 16, 2016

He was a wonderful neighbor and will be missed.His garden was always so perfect.Terry,Sherry and Jeremy Brown

Dot & mamaw Davidson

January 16, 2016

Our prayers are with you. May God comfort you!

G. ANNE CRANMER

January 16, 2016

DARLENE, SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, PLEASE CONTACT ME, HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIND YOU FOR LONG TIME, WOULD LOVE TO CONVERSE WITH YOU. ANNE CRANMER
PHONE NO-863-859-3344 PLEASE CALL

Vince Silsbee

January 16, 2016

Sorry for your lost Millerd family. I worked with Bob for 12 years at LaFrance he was my group leader and a good role model. He was a good friend and always easy to get along with. He always had a smile.
RIP my friend.

Leon (Sonny) Love

January 16, 2016

To all the Millerd family, so sorry for the loss of Bob. I worked with him for 17 years at LaFrance. We had a lot of good conversations and laughs.

John and Kelly Hamula

January 16, 2016

Bob was the best neighbor ever! Our condolences to his family.

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