Obituary of Margaret Colleen "Connie" Miller

78, passed away very peacefully on Wednesday, October 31, 2012, at her home in Waterside.  Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Kathryn (Gray) Fraser. Connie spent most of her life in Herring Cove. She graduated from St. Patrick's High School and vocational school with a secretarial course. She went on to work at the court house until 1959 and then stayed at home until 1983, eventually returning to work and retiring in 2003. After retirement she gave a lot of her time to numerous volunteer activities and involved herself in community needs, including, Spencer House, Citizens on Patrol, Hand in Hand, and she baked for half of Herring Cove. She moved to Waterside, Pictou County in 2004 and continued her volunteer efforts with the local fire hall. She loved to do laundry, bake, go to flea markets, read, and knit dishcloths; she was very generous, had a great sense of humor and was a great friend to many. Most of all she was proud of all of her children, grandchildren, and all of their achievements. Connie will lovingly be remembered and sadly missed by her children, Donald K "Donnie" (Beverly), Cow Bay; Colleen (Rick), North Bay; Karen (Regan), Ottawa; Cindy (Steve) Bedford; grandchildren, Meaghan Briand, Lisa and Fraser Miller, Liam and Erin Calhoun, Alison and Danny Johnson; siblings, John F. "Jack" Fraser, Pickering, ON and Marion Cook, Lakeside. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald "Buck" Miller; siblings, Helen, Harold, Anna, Joan and Gerald. In keeping with Connie’s wishes, there will be no visitation. A Memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday, November 6th at 11am at St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church, Herring Cove, Father Zach Romanowsky as celebrant; reception to follow in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Red Cross, Heart & Stroke Foundation or a charity of one’s choice.