McDonald "Mac" Miller, Sr.

McDonald Miller, Sr., of Morrisville, Vermont passed on March 22, 2023, surrounded by family. Mac was born to Victor G. and Louise (McDonald) Miller on August 2, 1927, in Hartford, Connecticut. He spent his early years in Montclair, NJ always yearning to be a chicken farmer. He joined the Navy at 17, seeing combat as an electrician on board a destroyer (USS Taussig DD-746) in the Pacific. He married Marjorie Ellen Stephens, April 12, 1952. They raised 4 children in Morrisville on a very successful chicken farm. In Morrisville he was a valued member of the community, serving on various committees, one most notably being the local school board. He was very interested in education and also served as a Representative in the Vermont State Legislature. Mac was an avid reader, keeping the Morristown library busy finding new books for him to read.  He leaves behind two of his children, Patrice (Miller) Ladd (Loren) and J. Frank Miller. We were blessed to have his daughters-in-law, Linda Miller and Kathy Miller, as well as his granddaughter Shannon Miller taking care of him at the end of his life. If not for them, he would not have been able to stay in his home, something that was very important to him. Many people checked in and were there to support Linda at this time. Mac spoke about missing his wife, Marjorie, two sons McDonald Jr. and Warren who predeceased him, with quiet passion. He also leaves 4 grandchildren, Shannon, Erik, Kyle, and Kelly (Gary) and 4 great grandchildren, T.J. (Terrance Jobe), Landon, Brooklynn, and Logan. Our little sister, Marjorie, born between Patrice and Mac Jr. rests with Mom in the family plot in Morrisville where Pop will join them soon.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11AM on Friday, March 31,2023 at the United Community Church of Morrisville, with Rev. Rebecca Girrell officiating. Burial will be held later.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Lamoille Home Health & Hospice, 54 Farr Avenue, Morrisville, Vt. 05661, or to the Morristown Centennial Library, P.O. Box 748, Morrisville, Vt. 05661.

Arrangements are in the care of Dian R. Holcomb of Northern Vermont Funeral Service, 60 Elm Street, Hardwick. Online condolences are welcomed at: northernvermontfuneralservice.com