Dr. George Franklin Mills
May 30, 2013
Frank Mills died on May 30, 2013 at McCormick Home, London, Ontario. Lovingly remembered by his wife Marion (Anderson), children Kathy (George) Zador, Karen Button, Kevin (Valerie) Mills, Marnie (Malcolm) Graham, Kent (Julie) Mills. Loved as Papa Frank by grandchildren Tim (Gillian) Button, Lesli Zador, Claire (Geoff) Matthews, Lindsay Zador (Glen Coombs), Alex Mills, Kiara Graham (Adam Daly), Caelum Graham, Alison Mills, Cameron Mills, and Papa GG to great-granddaughters Brynn and Blythe Matthews. Brother-in-law to Margaret Mills, Helen MacKeigan, and Bob Anderson, Uncle Frank to many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brother Father John Mills, sister Jean Goodwill, sisters-in-law Peg Pollock and Maryn Anderson, brothers-in-law Colin MacKeigan and Dougall Pollock. Born February 18, 1926 in Strathroy, Ontario to Gladstone and Gladys (Woodhull) Mills, Frank spent his formative years in Strathroy and Los Angeles with summers at Kintail. He completed studies at University of Western Ontario (Meds ’51) and University of Toronto (DPH 1972). Besides his devotion to family and friends, Frank lived a life of service to others as a Physician, Coroner, Medical Officer of Health, Rotarian, Shriner and Politician (former Mayor of Goderich). Of strong Faith, he sang in church choirs from an early age. He and Marion built wonderful friendships wherever they lived during their 64 year marriage including Strathroy, Detroit, Oshawa, Wroxeter, Gorrie, Goderich, Barrie, Sudbury, St. Catharines, Rondeau Park, Cape Coral, Elliot Lake and London. A boating, snowmobiling and gardening enthusiast and a talented artist, Frank will be remembered for his zest for life and quest for new experiences and challenges. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 8th at 11:00 am at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London. There will be one hour of visitation preceding the service. Donations to McCormick Home Foundation (www.mccormickhomefoundation.ca) or the charity of your choice would be gratefully received. A memorial bench has been purchased for Courthouse Square in Goderich to honour Frank’s legacy.
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Dear Marion & Family, I have thought of you & Dr. Mills many times over the years, & wondered where you moved to. I (Ruth) worked for Dr. Mills for 5 years as his medical secretary/receptionist, from about 1966-1971 when I left to have my first child. I enjoyed working with him, getting to know his family, & meeting all his patients! He was a fond employer. I felt quite saddened to learn of his passing. I'm sure he was a grand Papa & will be missed by all of you.
Dear Kathy, I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Sorry to learn of your father's death...he was certainly a well respected doctor in Gorrie...and as you know ...he was able to stop my asthsma with one shot!!!
Kathy, George, Leslie and Lindsay, Our thoughts are with you at this difficulty time. You can take someone from our lives, But never from our hearts.
Kathy, our sincere sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time. All the members of the Support Group
Kathy, our sincere sympathy to you and your family. Hope to see you moving and shaking it in the warm water soon. From all the people who participate in FibroMoves.
So saddened to read of your Dad's passing. Wonderful gentleman. Frank and Marian were patient hosts when we were teens holidaying at the island. I am sure they were not oblivious to the noise and antics around them. Frank was MOH of Huron when Klaus started out in public health. A mentor to many of the young inspectors, he was also very engaged in the political side of the job. We will all miss him. Klaus and Rhea.
Karen, Sue and I are thinking of you and your Mother. Please accept our sincere sympathy. We will miss seeing your Dad when we visit Mom on Memory Lane.
Kathy and George. Although we did not know your father, parents are a great loss to us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your wonderful memories help you through this difficult time. Karen and Michelle
, So very sorry to hear this news. My thoughts & prayers are with you & yours at this time of great loss. Much Love, Joanne
Kathy, George and Family, We are sad to hear of your father's passing and want you to know we are thinking of you at this sad time. Sherry & Bob Graham
I know only too well what this feels like. A chapter in your book of life is closed. Keep breathing, my friend, and let the water offer it's healing properties to you...
Sorry to hear about your loss. Our deepest sympathy and thoughts go out to Marion, Kathy, Karen, Kevin, Marnie, Kent and their families.
Karen & family, Sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. We are at a time of life when this is to be expected, but of course, does not make it any easier. You will be extra busy for awhile helping your Mom get through her grief and the business of handling a death. Our hearts are with you. Bonnie & Murray & Evelyn
So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing, cherish all your memories of him as a great father and grandfather.
Dear Karen and the Mills family, We are very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. We know that you will cherish your memories of him as a dad and as a valued physician and leader. You are all in our thoughts. Mer & John Legault
Sincere condolences to you Kev and all of your families....Your dad was a wonderful man and our family doctor in Goderich for years.....My thoughts and prayers are with you. Judy Beattie-Sinclair
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My sincere sympathy to Mrs. Mills and family in the loss of a husband, father and grandfather. It will be a time to celebrate the full and productive life of Dr. Mills.
~ George DeKay (Ashwell/Woodhull family history)