William Otto Christopher (Chris) Miller
November 29, 2024
Obituary for William Otto Christopher (Chris) Miller
William Otto Christopher (Chris) Miller passed away peacefully on the morning of November 29, 2024, at Sunnybrook Veterans Centre. Chris made the most of his nearly 99 years, living his life to the fullest and making positive contributions, large and small, along the way.
His passion for exploring the outdoors, his endless curiosity for people, engineering, and law all brought him joy. Logan Lake held a particularly strong place in his heart, as did the people and his work at Blakes. One of his quiet yet profound sources of pride was his service as a paratrooper in World War II.
Chris had a natural ability to connect with people from all walks of life, engaging them with genuine interest and attention. Football wove an interesting thread through his life: the army brought him to play in the CFL's Grey Cup game in 1942 in the self-described position of "West Sideline," and Sunday morning touch football with Blakes colleagues provided him with lasting connections.
The greatest love of his life was his wife, Mary Anne Miller (Currie), with whom he shared countless adventures. Chris’s children—Anne-Frances (Ganpathy Murthy), Ross, Sheila, and Martha—were deeply loved, as were his grandchildren, Shankar and Ananth. He is also survived by his brother, Jack.
Chris will be remembered for his smile, the glint in his eyes, his intellect, his love for nature, his hearty laughter, and his endless capacity to eat ice cream.
The family extends heartfelt thanks to his care team, including Dr. Advani, Dr. Feiner, St. Michael's Hospital, and the wonderful staff at Sunnybrook Veterans Centre.
Plans are underway for a personal and informal gathering to remember Chris on Sunday, December 29th, 2024. Updates will be posted here.
