Ronald F. Miller, age 78, passed away on Monday, Sept. 8, 2014 at the Hospice of Fisher Home in Amherst. He was born on Aug. 24, 1936 a son of the late Edward H. and Alvine (Blanchard) Miller. Ronald worked as a landscaper for the Pace Co-Op in Belchertown for many years before he retired. He is predeceased by his brother Edward H. Miller and also by his 2 sisters Doris Bennett and Violet Ducharme. He also leaves his care provider Geraldine Hinz with whom he lived with for 32 years in Granby. A funeral service will be held on Friday, Sept 12, 2014 at 10 a.m. at the Grise Funeral Home, 280 Springfield St, Chicopee followed by burial in Hillcrest Park Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on the morning of the funeral from 9 a.m. until time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Specialized Home Care 220 Brookdale Dr., Springfield, MA 01104.