Obituary of Kenneth G. Mills

Kenneth G. Mills, 71, of Baldwinsville died Monday, January 12, 2009 at St. Josephs Hospital. He was born in Syracuse the son of Howard and Helen Mills and was a life resident of Baldwinsville. Ken graduated from Baker High School in 1955 and was employed with his father, Howard Mills & Sons Produce, on the family farm. He served with the US Army 391st Infantry Regiment. Ken retired in 1992 from Greyhound Lines, Inc. as a driver after many years of service and was also a driver instructor for a short period with the company. He cherished his family and walks at Beaver Lake Nature Center. Ken was pre-deceased by his parents and a brother, Leland Mills.

 

Survivors: his wife of 51 years, the former Elizabeth M. “Betsy” Peck; his daughters, Terri Ann (Buster) Braley of Red Creek and Debbie (Tom) Hughes of Weedsport; his son, Douglas K. (Darlene Piper) Mills of N. Syracuse; his sisters, Beverly Schneider and Sally Deering both of Baldwinsville; 11 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

 

Services: 10:00am Friday, January 16, 2009 at Falardeau Funeral Home, Baldwinsville. Burial, Riverview Cemetery, Baldwinsville. Calling hours are 4-7pm Thursday, January 15, 2009 at the funeral home, 93 Downer Street.

 

Contributions: American Heart Association, PO Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220-3049 or Foundation Fighting Blindness, PO Box 17279, Baltimore, MD 21298-9581.