Gilford-----Ronald A. Miller, 87 formerly of Cherry Valley Road died at the Epsom Manor, Epsom Sunday February 19, 2012 and is now in the arms of his loving wife Marilyn L. (Ammidown) Miller who died in 2004.
Ron was born January 28, 1925 in Boston, Mass. the son of Frank S. and Jessie (Lewey) Miller and graduated from Boston Latin High School, Boston. He served in the US Marine Corps from 1942-1945. He had three combat landings and received the Purple Heart.
He had lived for many years in California and was in industrial sales in California, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. He was a member of DAV, American Legion and the VFW.
Ron was an avid reader, enjoyed photography and swimming in the lake. He enjoyed driving the car around the lake with his wife and had a sharp wit and enjoyed the Peanuts comic strip.
Survivors include Ronald Miller, Jr. of Fla., Earl Miller of Mexico and John Miller of Auburn; a daughter Janice McKellar of Nevada; 8 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; several nephews and nieces and a sister Barbara. Beside his parents and wife in was predeceased by 2 brothers Thomas Miller and Ernest Miller and 3 sisters Betty, Nancy, and Patricia.
Calling hours will be held Wednesday February 22, 2012 from 4-7 PM at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH.
Funeral services will be held at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia Thursday February 23, 2012 at 11:00 AM.
Burial will follow in Bayside Cemetery, Laconia.
The Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services 164 Pleasant Street Laconia is in charge of the arrangements. For more information and to view an on line memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.