Obituary: Jimmy Miller, well-travelled Wicker and founding member of Northern Scots Club in Toronto
A well-travelled Wicker who was a founding member of the Northern Scots Club in Toronto has died in Canada.
Jimmy Miller passed away on February 6 in Welland, Ontario, a few weeks before what would have been his 96th birthday.
Born in Wick on February 25, 1927, he was the first child of the late Jock and Lizzie Miller. He was predeceased by sisters Elsie, Amy and Betha, brother William and nephew Alan.
Amy and Betha, aged nine and five respectively, were among the 15 people who died in the Bank Row air raid in Wick on July 1, 1940. In later years, their surviving sister Elsie was a driving force in establishing a memorial garden on the site.
Jimmy is survived by his wife of 70 years, Jean, daughters Diane and Pauline, sister-in-law Freda and numerous nephews and nieces in Scotland.
Jimmy joined the Royal Navy in 1945 and spent three years travelling the world. His love of adventure brought him and his bride to Canada in 1953.
As one of the founding members of Toronto's Northern Scots Club, Jimmy spent many happy evenings singing old songs. If he didn't know the words, he would whistle a tune.
Jimmy was a carpenter, building homes, office buildings and hotels, and his work took him across North America. When at home, he was happy to help friends or neighbours with construction projects.
After retirement, Jimmy continued his love of travelling. He and Jean enjoyed many cruises to different parts of the world.
Latterly Jimmy had spent some time in a memory care unit at Seasons retirement community in Welland.
His funeral took place on Friday, February 17, in Oakville, with a request for donations to be made to the Alzheimer Society of Niagara.