Gertrude Mary Miller

MILLER Gertrude Mary (nee Doyle) Jan 4, 1940 – Dec. 24, 2019 Our hearts are broken as we announce the passing of our beloved Matriarch. Gertie passed away, surrounded by love, at Glenbrook Lodge after a valiant battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Left to mourn after a lifetime of love her husband and best friend Patrick, daughters, Marjory (Wayne Green), Corrinne (Roger Reid), Mary Weymouth and sons Pat (Marilyn Purchase) and Bill (Linda). Beloved grandchildren whom she was infinitely proud of, Jay (Jenna) Green, Megan (Ray Hodder), Billy, Stephen & Leeann Miller, Ryan (Megan) & Kelsey Reid, Nicholas, Jacob & Daniel Weymouth. Special Great Granddaughters Amy & Drew Hodder. Also survived by sisters, Betty Roth, Nora Robinson, Bonnie Peer, Brothers, Patrick, Frank, Peter, Ted & Kevin Doyle, sister-in-law Loretta Doyle & the extended Doyle family. Also leaving to mourn special aunt Ester Crocker, brother-in-law Leo Miller (Judy), brother-in-law Robert Dougherty and a large circle of nieces, nephews, cousins & friends. Our precious wife/mother showed grace and courage in the last 18 months. She worked extremely hard her entire life, was a partner in two successful businesses, travelled extensively, loved to walk & swim, was an outstanding cook & took great pride in her home. She was an amazing grandmother & great grandmother and helped us raise our children to emulate her work ethic. To the staff of Glenbrook Lodge, thank you does not quite cover what we need to say. Your care of our wife/mother was beyond what you are paid to do. We are forever grateful. Funeral service will be held at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, 120 Mundy Pond Road on Monday, December 30 at 9:30 am with a reception to follow at the home of Marjory & Wayne Green at 7 Ned’s Place, Torbay. Donations in her honour can be made to the St. John’s SPCA. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Caul’s Funeral Home, Lemarchant Road. “ She’s your mother God love her she is as true as a prayer, so kiss her old brow, whisper softly and true, Mother Dear Mother I love you”