HUDSON FALLS – Douglas R. Miller of Hudson Falls died in the early morning of Thanksgiving Day in the presence of his family.
Born on July 9, 1940, in Carbondale, PA to Rollo and Alene (Lewis) Miller, the family then moved to Gloversville, NY.
Doug graduated from Mohawk Valley Community College and began a 40+ year career as a Mechanical Engineer with GE in Hudson Falls/Fort Edward. He was a member of the GE Elfun Society and contributed his time and talents to quality-of-life projects throughout the Tri-County region.
Doug married Sheri LaSarso of Fort Edward on August 26, 1961, in a wedding that took place in Hudson Falls where they raised their family.
An avid outdoorsman, at 16 years old, he became a member of the Cataract Hunting Club, following the path of his dad, the dad of his hunting mate Dave Conde, legendary Adirondack Park Conservation Champion Paul Schaefer and others. The Club hunted the Eleventh Mountain/Siamese Ponds Trails Region of Bakers Mills and was recognized by Congressman John Sweeney on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives and read into the Federal Register as the oldest, continuous hunting camp in the Adirondack Park. Even after their final deer run, Doug remained close friends with many that he had hunted with as well as those that he had worked with at General Electric.
Doug enjoyed attending the annual Miller reunion in Jermyn, PA. The family farm in Jermyn held a special place in his heart, he spent many of his summers’ while growing up there, with his family making many cherished memories. He also enjoyed attending Adirondack Thunder Hockey games, “trips” to Racino, car rides, dinners out and impromptu dinners-in with loved ones, and most of all attending events and activities related to his grandchildren who were everything to him!
He is predeceased by his parents, his wife Sheri, as well as his brother Robert and sister-in-law MaryAnne of Albuquerque, NM.
He is survived by his daughter Tawn (Bennet) Driscoll of Glens Falls, his son Scott (Kathie) Miller of South Glens Falls, the pride and joy of his life, his grandchildren, Sean Driscoll, Jessica Miller and Erik Miller, his companion of 27-years Phyllis Gillette, many nieces, nephews and cousins, as well as his in-laws Nedra and James Shaw and Maria and Kevin O’Connor.
A celebration of Doug’s life will be on Saturday, December 2, 2023, from 11 to 12 noon. A time to share memories will follow at 12 noon at the Carleton Funeral Home, 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
In memory of Doug, grab a scratch-off ticket and, if you are lucky enough to win, share with a loved one. In lieu of flowers, family and friends are invited to contribute to the Adirondack Friends of the Forest Preserve, PO Box 9247, Niskayuna, NY 12309 or a charity of one’s choice.
