John E. Miller

WINSTED — John E. Miller, 97, passed away peacefully, in his home, surrounded by family, in the early morning of Nov. 7, 2021.

John was born on Jan. 10, 1924, son of the late John Miller and Eva Ellis.

He grew up in Winsted and attended The Gilbert School.  At the age of 17, he enlisted into the army and served in World War II.

After coming home from the war and having corresponded with his love, Madeline, they were married on Oct. 17, 1945.

He worked as a carpenter and built many houses, including his own, in the Northwest Corner.

John was predeceased by his loving wife, Madeline Miller. He is survived by his daughter, Dianne Dunn and her husband, Nardy; his two grandsons, Dino Labbadia and his wife, Patricia, and John Labbadia; his great-grandchildren, Cristina King and her husband Ryan, and Nieko, Nicholas, Drew, Alyssa, Matthew and Anthony Labbadia; and his great-great-granddaughter, Madeline King.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. in St. Martin of Tours Parish, St. Joseph Church, in North Canaan.  Burial will follow after the Mass in St. Joseph’s Cemetery with full military honors.

Calling hours will be held at the Newkirk-Palmer Funeral Home in North Canaan on Thursday morning from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Memorial donations in John’s memory may be sent to the Little Guild of St. Francis 285 Sharon Goshen Turnpike, West Cornwall, CT 06796.

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