Obituary - Henry Millet

Our much loved father, husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, special friend and comrade to many, passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital while surrounded by family and friends on July 9, 2009. Nibs was predeceased by his wife, Anne on November 30, 1994, and his daughter, Carol Anne on September 10, 1972, as well as brothers, William, Fred and Frank. He is survived by his sons, George and Alan; devoted daughters-in-law, Jeanette and Shirley; grandchildren, Kristin (Greg) Olynyk, David (Veronica), Danny (Chelsea) and great-grandchildren, Samantha, Carter, Tristan and Elizabeth, as well as his sister, Ethel (Alex) Glowa. Nibs and Anne lived in Medicine Hat until 1952. Nibs worked at Central Motors until leaving for Taber in 1952, where he purchased the Ford dealership. He returned to Medicine Hat in 1961, became an active member of the Kiwanis Club and was employed by Reidy Ford until 1966. Nibs and Anne moved to Prince George in 1966, where Nibs was general sales manager for Fred Walls and Son. He retired in 1986 and returned to Medicine Hat where he has lived on McCutcheon Drive until his passing. Nibs was proud to have served Canada as a member of the RCAF in WWII. He took an active interest in the Royal Canadian Legion in both Medicine Hat and Prince George where he served on the Executive of both branches. In recognition of his dedication and tireless efforts on behalf of the Legion, Nibs was awarded a Life Membership in the Prince George branch. He was an enthusiastic and tireless volunteer, officer and participant in the Medicine Hat Legion, through which he enjoyed the treasured friendship and comradeship of all members. The Legion became his second home and it's members his second family. He will be greatly missed and difficult to replace by the Robertson Memorial Branch of the Legion. Nibs took up the game of golf in his seventies and was a member of the Cottonwood Golf Club for 15 years. He was an avid Tiger hockey fan as a season ticket holder for 20 years. While in Taber, Nibs, in addition to operating the Ford garage, served his community as Athletic Director of the town, and as President of the Lions Club. His entire working life involved the sales of Ford and Mercury vehicles. He was the recipient of many awards and commendations as a result of his sales and managerial achievements and upon his retirement, was recognized by the President of Ford Canada for his efforts and achievements. The family wishes, on behalf of Dad and themselves, to recognize with gratitude and pleasure the extraordinary friendship and loyalty of special friends, Val Hopkins, George Cocks, 'Specs' Hamilton and neighbors Elaine and Wayne Barnes, all of whom were treasured by Dad and who treasured him. Their relationships exhibited the best of friendship. On April 19, Dad celebrated his 90th birthday by hosting a party attended by 175 people. It was expressed by many of those attending that they might be hard pressed to name 175 people they know ~ much less having 175 friends attend their party. Dad lived a long and full life, and in remarkably good health with the exception of his last month. He accomplished most if not all of what he wanted. Nibs traveled extensively. He had a caring and loving family as well as a bountiful number of close friends. Nibs loved the Legion and the Legion loved him. "Well done Dad! We will miss you terribly." The Funeral Service will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 - 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Saturday, July 11, 2009, at 10:00 A.M. with Captains Ron and Joyce MacDonald officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. As part of the funeral, the officers and members of the Royal Canadian Legion will conduct a Poppy Service in honour of their departed comrade. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Poppy Fund, c/o the Royal Canadian Legion, 702 - 2 Street S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 0E1.