Obituary for Norman Joseph "Butch" Miller
Norman Joseph "Butch" Miller. 77, of North Adams, MA died unexpectedly at his home on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Butch was born on Sept. 25, 1945 in North Adams, MA, a son of the late Richard and Grace (Blay) Miller. He attended the local school systems Johnson and St. Joseph's. Butch worked the majority of his life in the construction industry, retiring from Laborers’ Local #473 in 2005.
In Butch’s younger years, he was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed fishing, hunting and trapping. Raccoon hunting was a passion of his. In the Early 80’s he enjoyed coaching youth baseball. He had 3 championship baseball seasons and was president of the North Adams Minor League. In his golden years, his passion was his grandchildren. “The bond he shared with each of them was unrivaled.” Butch also enjoyed attending professional sporting events- wrestling, baseball and football. His favorite teams were the Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots and Green Bay Packers. During the summer months, he enjoyed vacationing with his wife, especially enjoyed trips to Hampton Beach.
Butch is survived by his wife of 56 years Marlene (McLen) Miller of North Adams. His four children Kelly J. Miller of North Adams, Daniel J. Miller of North Adams, Bryan M. Miller and his wife Nichole Blair Miller of Punta Gorda, FL, and Jennifer L. Miller of North Adams. He also leaves four grandchildren who he was known as "Poppy", Jarred Muir of Bennington, Vt, Maxwell Miller, Marley Miller, and Kaiya Miller all of Punta Gorda, FL. He leaves his brother Bernard and his wife Sandra Miller of Adams, MA; a sister Lorraine Demo of Troy, NY ; his friend James “Cricket” White and many nieces and nephews. Butch is predeceased by his sisters Delma Mroz, Betty Pengrin, and Shirley Lafayette and a brother, Craig and his wife Carol Miller..
A celebration of life will be held on June 12th 2023 at The Greylock Community Club Pavilion from 4pm-8pm. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to any North Adams Youth Sports Program or the Punta Gorda Youth Baseball League. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.
Butch was born on Sept. 25, 1945 in North Adams, MA, a son of the late Richard and Grace (Blay) Miller. He attended the local school systems Johnson and St. Joseph's. Butch worked the majority of his life in the construction industry, retiring from Laborers’ Local #473 in 2005.
In Butch’s younger years, he was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed fishing, hunting and trapping. Raccoon hunting was a passion of his. In the Early 80’s he enjoyed coaching youth baseball. He had 3 championship baseball seasons and was president of the North Adams Minor League. In his golden years, his passion was his grandchildren. “The bond he shared with each of them was unrivaled.” Butch also enjoyed attending professional sporting events- wrestling, baseball and football. His favorite teams were the Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots and Green Bay Packers. During the summer months, he enjoyed vacationing with his wife, especially enjoyed trips to Hampton Beach.
Butch is survived by his wife of 56 years Marlene (McLen) Miller of North Adams. His four children Kelly J. Miller of North Adams, Daniel J. Miller of North Adams, Bryan M. Miller and his wife Nichole Blair Miller of Punta Gorda, FL, and Jennifer L. Miller of North Adams. He also leaves four grandchildren who he was known as "Poppy", Jarred Muir of Bennington, Vt, Maxwell Miller, Marley Miller, and Kaiya Miller all of Punta Gorda, FL. He leaves his brother Bernard and his wife Sandra Miller of Adams, MA; a sister Lorraine Demo of Troy, NY ; his friend James “Cricket” White and many nieces and nephews. Butch is predeceased by his sisters Delma Mroz, Betty Pengrin, and Shirley Lafayette and a brother, Craig and his wife Carol Miller..
A celebration of life will be held on June 12th 2023 at The Greylock Community Club Pavilion from 4pm-8pm. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to any North Adams Youth Sports Program or the Punta Gorda Youth Baseball League. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.