William F. Mills, age 74 of Salem, NH, died Friday at the VA Hospital, Manchester, NH.
He was born in Wakefield, MA, grew up and was educated in Saugus, MA, where he graduated from Saugus High School. He was a resident of Salem for the past 25 years.
Mr. Mills was a self employed graphic arts repairman for GMS in Salem, NH. He also volunteered in the Graphic Arts Dept. at Salem, NH High School for many years.
Mr. Mills was a US Air Force veteran, serving during the Korean War. He was a member of the American Legion in Salem, the Derry Salem Elks Lodge, and the Halcyon Club in Derry, NH. He enjoyed shooting and playing pool.
He was predeceased by his daughter: Mary Jo Sabattus
He is survived by his wife Celine LaJeunesse Mills of Salem, NH
1 Son: John & his wife Mary Mills of Lynn, MA
2 Daughters: Kathleen Titus of Milton, NH
Lorrain Broughey & Mike Lewis of Yuma, AZ
Step Children: Arthur “Buddy” Duggan of Keene, NH, Patti & John Wakefield of Candia, NH, & Cindy Gelinas of Stratham, NH
Brothers & Sisters: Douglas Mills of ME., Charles Mills of CT., Stephen Mills of Whitman, MA., Barbara Roy of TN., Pamela Takki of Taunton, MA., & Norma Mills of Boston, MA.
Numerous Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and Nieces & Nephews
And Loving family members in Canada
Calling hours will be held Thursday, Dec. 2 from 4-7 PM, followed by a funeral service at 7 PM at Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Salem, NH.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Palliative Care Unit at the Manchester VA Hospital, 718 Smyth Rd, Manchester, NH 03103.