MASSENA – Graveside services for Allen W. and Joyce Miller will be held May 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Calvary Cemetery Chapel.

Joyce, age 73, passed away on April 13, 2025 at Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake. Allen, age 72, passed away on April 19, 2025 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital after an unexpected illness.

Joyce was born on January 21, 1952 in Malone, the daughter of the late Dolphus and Violet (Silver) Parent. She was raised in Massena and graduated from Massena High School. Joyce worked for a time at the Highland Nursing Home, then later worked at Fay’s Drugs.

Allen was born September 2, 1952 in Massena, the son of the late William and Janet (Goodchild) Miller. He was also raised in Massena, graduating from Holy Family High School. He also took courses at Canton ATC. Allen worked in various departments at Alcoa before his retirement. Additionally, he was a licensed real estate agent working with Northrop’s Real Estate and owned and operated a property appraisal business, Miller’s Appraisals.

Allen and Joyce enjoyed camping and traveling-especially cruises. They also had a great love for antique cars and were members of the Massena Car Club. Joyce enjoyed her Sunday drives and feeding and watching the birds. Allen would be often found tinkering in his garage or building something.

They are survived by their son and daughter-in-law, Allen Jr. and Joline Miller of Massena. Allen is also survived by his sister, Nancy Pagano of Plattsburgh; his brothers, Jerry and Susan Miller of Oswego and Danny Miller of Massena; and many nieces and nephews.

Joyce was predeceased by her brothers, William and James Parent and her sisters, Marlene Halstead, Jean Landon, and Joanne Parent.
A celebration of their lives, along with Allen’s mother, Janet who died in December, will be held May 9th at 2:00 PM at the Massena Elks Lodge.
Memorial contributions may be made in their memory to the Massena Humane Society.

Arrangements are under the care and guidance of the Donaldson Funeral Home, Massena, where friends may share memories and offer condolences online at www.donaldsonfh.com.

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