Chickie, A resident of Warde Health center since November, 2003, in Windham , NH passed away Friday April 18th, 2014 at the facility after a long illness.
Chickie who was born in Boston,raised in Brookline and formerly of Weymouth, MA married George L. Miller on Valentine’s Day in 1948 and after having two children, returned to the workforce at the Boston Hospital for Women and later managed telecommunications for MASCO (Medical Area Service Corp.) and DuPont/NEN.
Chickie and George became quite involved in clowning and shared that passion and enjoyment with many around New England through shows and events through various fraternities and social organizations. Known for her compassion Chickie developed a “Christmas in July” program to remember those children who had been institutionalized in State facilities. Chickie was an avid member of the Clowns of America Alley 54 in Salem, MA and the International Association of Clowns. Chickie was a member of the Eastern Star Lodge and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Derry-Salem Elks lodge both in Salem, NH.
Chickie is survived by her beloved husband of 66 years George L. Miller, who resides in Salem, NH; her daughter Christine Morse and her husband Peter Morse of Weymouth, MA; her son Gary and his wife Wayne of Salem, NH; her grandchildren, Caitlin Jones and her partner Matt, Warner of Abington, MA; Michael Miller and Cassandra Miller both of Salem, NH; and her great granddaughter Keira Warner of Abington, MA
Calling hours will be held at the Sisters of Mercy Chapel, located at the Warde Health Center at 21 Searles Rd in Windham, NH, Tuesday evening from 4 – 8 pm and Wednesday 9 to 10 am. Funeral services will follow at the chapel Wednesday morning at 10 am followed by a mercy meal. Burial will be at the NH State Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery located in Boscawen, NH after a graveside service at 2 pm
Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made in Chickie’s name to Warde Health Center Employee Appreciation Fund, 21 Searles Rd, Windham, NH