Book of Memories for Rilla Irene Miller

Condolence From Wendy & John Rumney

Tue, 17 Jul 2018 17:31:37 EDT

Elizabeth, Paul & family We are sorry for the loss of your Mom & Grandma. My family met Irene & Michael when my mom (Linda Monroe) sold Tupperware with Irene Tupperware Miller way back when & have been friends ever since. She always had somewhere to go or someone to meet up with so my mom called her Madam Butterfly. If my mom had an overabundance of anything in the garden she would share with Irene & in return we got to taste a delicious creation. We loved seeing her beetle around town in her Harley Davidson power cart...many great memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you & your family at this time. Wendy, John, Alicia & Rebecca

Condolence From Disiree Onistchenko

Thu, 12 Jul 2018 15:09:54 EDT

Dear Elizabeth and Paul, Thinking of you and your family today and wishing you peace and comfort. I didn't have the opportunity of knowing your mother for very long but I'll never forget the first time I met her, I learned quickly that Irene was a out spoken, witty, charismatic and a very funny lady. I like her immediately and I am sadden that she is gone but know she is somewhere beautiful. She will be greatly missed at Richmond Hill Retirement Residence. Sincerely, Disiree Onistchenko

Condolence From Angela

Thu, 12 Jul 2018 12:57:42 EDT

Dear Elizabeth and Paul, Thank you for letting me know of Irene's passing. I'm so happy that I was able to make my annual visit with her just a few weeks ago. Even with her diminished mobility she still retained her sense of humour. I will always remember her kindness as the first Canadian friend that Cecily made on emigrating to Canada, and of course our whole family got to know her and her wonderful sense of humour and panache. We had a great time when at the age of 91, she visited me in Barbados. Condolences to you all. May she rest in peace.

Condolence From Patty & Art Ella

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 23:45:57 EDT

So sorry to hear of Irene's passing. Known as Aunt Rene or Tupperware Miller, she was always a joy to talk to. Our thoughts & prayers go out to the family. May she rest in peace. With love, The Ellas.

Condolence From Eileen and Greg Rogers and the Rogers Family

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 11:00:02 EDT

Elizabeth and Paul, Recently the girls and I were just mentioning that we hadn't seen Irene Miller out and about driving her cart! When we moved into the (Andrews) house across the street from the Millers, Irene was right there welcoming us to the neighbourhood. Over the next 36 years I was greeted with a howdy neighbour from Irene while Mike would be puttering around in the beautiful garden. As the girls and our Michael were growing up she always asked how they were doing and was genuinely interested in the going-ons at 184 Richmond St. Irene was a bright, smart and inventive woman, she always had a special project or event to promote and was well connected to her community. She was a great example of a "good neighbour". In June I would look out my kitchen window to sees the beautiful peonies in the front garden and Irene often cut some to give to my mother for her birthday. I know Irene would be very happy to know that last month I walked across the street and cut a beautiful bouquet of flowers from her garden for my mom's 91st birthday. The Rogers' family and Richmond Hill will miss her. Greg & Eileen, Erin, Meghan, Caitlin, Eileen, Bridget, Maureen, Michael & their families. (The family is up at camp in Huntsville, we are sorry we will not be attending Irene's funeral, our thoughts and prayers will be with you that day.)

Condolence From Holly McDonald

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 17:11:43 EDT

So sorry to hear of Irene's passing. She was a great lady. I met her while selling Tupperware about 28 years ago. Even though I moved to Halliburton 16 years ago she kept in touch, even coming to visit us once. She called me at Christmas and usually for my birthday, until this year. Amazing that she managed so well as long as she did. So glad to have known her and that I was kept informed. I will be thinking of the family on Thursday.

Condolence From Jamie Steel

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 14:35:59 EDT

Elizabeth and Paul. So sorry to hear this news. What a woman!! I was just thinking of her the other day. She was a light that cast no shadow, just warmth and an inspirational path. Loved the random phone calls I would receive ... 'just checking up'! Love to all of you.

Condolence From Evelyn and Paul Charters

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 20:09:49 EDT

Thank you Irene for your inspiration, your zest for life and your friendship ... you enriched our lives with your humour and kindness! xoxo Evelyn and Paul

Condolence From Gladys Masters

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 19:42:22 EDT

Dear Paul and Elizabeth, Your Mom and I go way back, many years. We all had our children at the same time. Bought our flowers at Miller's in Maple. Parties with the Andrews and Babcocks on Richmond St. Many happy years.

Condolence From Jean Sanderson Glionna

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 08:55:21 EDT

I have known Irene as long as I can remember and when I was getting married i had fun ordering my tupperware from her. A wonderful lady. She and Mike made a great couple. Thinking of all of you at this time. Jean Sanderson Glionna

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Mon, 09 Jul 2018 02:44:36 EDT

Condolence From Richard Stead

Sun, 08 Jul 2018 18:51:25 EDT

Karen and I were saddened to hear of Rene's passing. She and Michael were good friends for Mom and Dad. I enjoyed visiting with them as a youngster when we were in Richmond Hill. Rene was a real character and new how to brighten a day with her sense of humour. Later we were fortunate to have them both stay with us during a visit to Ottawa. Rene leaves behind treasured memories we are thankful for.

Condolence From Jim and Lee Ann Hadwen

Sun, 08 Jul 2018 18:31:50 EDT

Hi Paul & Elizabeth , so sorry for your loss may there be comfort in the memories of auntie Rene you hold close to you both!

Condolence From Jan Fisher

Sun, 08 Jul 2018 11:04:13 EDT

I met Irene at Sunrise Retirement Home, when she was voluntering there with the seniors....we instantly connected....us two Scorpios! She was such a ray of light there, doing bingos and mind games with the groups. I had told her about my husband John living there, who has been living with traumatic brain injury for 39 years. A couple of years ago we all celebrated Irene’s birthday @ Hesperus, with her friend Linda Monroe, and a couple of Irene’s friends from the past! I loved her spirit! Always interested in what you had to say....and that Golf Cart said a lot about her drive and determination! One day I got a call from Irene....she said she felt God was calling her to come home and wanted to says thanks for our friendship! I rushed out to bring her the best bouquet of flowers I could find and drove over to her home on Dufferin. I approached the front desk and asked the woman to please pass on the flowers to Irene’s room. ...saying I didn’t want to disturb her passing. She looked at me me with a smile and said, “you can give them to her yourself”, and pointed to the dining room entrance. There was Irene smiling and chatting with her many friends, before going into the room to have her lunch!! To say I was shocked was an under-statement!!So I walked up to her and said I guess God doesn’t want you just now.....we had the best laugh! She inspired me to keep on truckin’, and not to give up until God says so!❤️