John Miller (4 Jul 1949 - 27 Oct 2025)

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Location
Wessex Vale Crematorium Bubb Lane Southampton SO30 2HL
Date
19th Nov 2025
Time
3pm
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In loving memory of John Miller who sadly passed away on 27th October 2025

John Desmond Miller was born in Southampton on the 4th July 1949 to Cyril Kenneth Miller and Barbara Marion Miller (nee Beattie).

He grew up in the Thornhill and Bassett areas.

After leaving education at 15 he served his apprenticeship as a Carpenter and Joiner. He worked his way to a lengthy and successful career in house building, winning multiple awards as Senior Site Manager before his retirement in 2019 aged 70.

A lifelong Saints FC fan, he also enjoyed Speedway and Rugby along with most sports.

John enjoyed many aspects of life, being particularly passionate about history, theatre and music, especially English folk which he sang regularly and with fine voice.

A member of King John's Morris Men for almost 50 years, travelling the world and the UK with the side, he will be fondly remembered for his energetic dance, Mummers plays as various characters and ever enthusiastic singing. He served as Squire and Bagman several times.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Linda, and his two daughters Kirsty and Sarah, and grandchildren Jack, Rebecca and Hannah, who gave him so much joy.

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fernando schwausch donated £30 in memory of John

I will miss you as will many of us. I will miss your singing. I will miss your sense of humour but most of all I will miss your friendship. Ferd

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Richard Gurney donated £50 in memory of John

We will miss John

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Owain Boorman donated in memory of John

I'm so sorry I couldn't be there today. John was so welcoming when I joined KJM, I'll never forget his smile and singing.

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Sandra Satyanadhan donated £30 in memory of John

Rest in Peace, John x

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Yvonne Palmer donated in memory of John

Rest in peace John. with all our love from: Joyce, Walt, Yvonne,Nigel, Graham,Cate and families xx

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John Connell donated £50 in memory of John

Thanks for the memories and friendship. Will miss you.

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In memory ofJohn

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Lewis Elliot donated £40 in memory of John

John was a joy.

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Martin White donated £100 in memory of John

For ever in our thoughts John, all our love, Marilyn, Martin & Tina xx

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Henry Pugh donated £50 in memory of John

Rest well old friend.
Henry and Rosa

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Henry Pugh donated £50 in memory of John

Farewell old friend, you will be sadly missed.
Rest well.
Henry and Rosa

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Michael Goodall wrote

Very sadly missed,RIP John

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