Lyman Miller

CHAZY LAKE | Lyman "Gil" Miller, 93, of the Dubrey Road passed away Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, in an ATV accident. He was born in Altona on July 31, 1931, the son of Emmett and Emma (Cayea) Miller. He married Shirley Smith on July 4, 1955, at St Edmund's Catholic Church in Ellenburg. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving with the 45th Infantry Division in Korea, and honorably discharged in 1954. After discharge, he worked many construction jobs before being hired at the Town of Dannemora Highway Department. Gil was later hired as a carpenter at CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh, retiring after 20 years in 1990. He was a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus, lifetime member of VFW Post 8723 in Ellenburg, member of Post 1619 American Legion, several Korean veterans associations, and a member of the St. Peter's Swamp Mavericks Hunting Camp in Standish. He enjoyed spending time with his family, going to the casino with his wife, riding ATVs with his son, and visiting with friends, both here and in their winter residence in Ocala, Fla. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Miller of Chazy Lake; daughter, Crystal (Wayne) Litzau of Odessa, Fla.; son, Lynn (Michelle) Miller of Milton, Vt.; and daughter, Deborah (Ricky) Coryer of Chazy Lake; grandchildren, Bridget (Jason) Benware, Jessica Healey, Kristie (Matt) Chase, Lori (Brett Fisher) Healey, and Kryn (Nate) Burnside; great-grandchildren, Emmett Benware, Colten Burnside, Hughes and Miles Chase; sister-in-law Jean Smith; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; parents-in-law, Herbert and Hattie Smith; his son Steve Miller; brothers Leonard, Lawrence, Leo, and Gaylord; sisters Loretta, Velma, Eva, Ida, Irene, and Hortense; brother-in-law Robert Smith; and son-in-law John Healey. Calling hours were held 4-7 p.m. Sept. 30 at the Rabideau Funeral Home in Ellenburg. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 12 p.m., Oct. 1, at St. Edmund's Church. Burial followed in the parish cemetery. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.rabideaufuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted into the care of the Rabideau Funeral Home, 5614 Rte. 11 Ellenburg.

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