Obituary of Doris Winifred Miles
Doris W. Miles, of Rochester, passed away on April 13, 2019, age 93. Doris was predeceased by her husband Norman and infant daughter Lynette. Survived by her six daughters Barbara Miles of Seattle, WA, Marilyn (Keith) Mondoux of Raleigh, NC, Patty (Tom) Honeycutt of San Diego, CA, Carol (Clayton) Clark of Arlington, VA, Suzanne (Rob) Markowitz of Rochester, NY, Judy (Charles) Falardeau of Ottawa Canada; her grandchildren Erin and Brian Duffy, Jordan and Rachel Markowitz and Christine, Marc and David Falardeau. She was also predeceased by brothers and sisters, Paul, Marion, Richard, Virginia and James. Survived by siblings Francis, Eileen, Beatrice and Barbara.
She will be remembered for her love of family and anything sweet!
She was the daughter of Martin and Helen Pfuntner, born in Dansville, NY on June 27, 1925 and was the oldest of ten children. Doris grew up during the Great Depression. After World War II, her father was stationed in occupied Japan with the family and Doris and two of her siblings did not join them as they were over 18 years of age. She married Norman Miles, a World War II veteran in 1947, and they were married for 56 years raising their six daughters.
She was the beloved granddaughter of Mary Kelley Pfuntner, whose grandparents emigrated from Nenagh, Ireland in County Tipperary. She had the opportunity for extensive travel and adventures. Doris and Norm took their daughters on trips throughout the United States and Canada. As a couple, they traveled several times to destinations in Europe which she enjoyed immensely.
Doris was a homemaker who raised her family in Brockport, New York. She loved her flower gardens and was an excellent seamstress, baker and cook. In addition, she embroidered, knitted and crocheted creating beautiful items for family and friends. She was a gentle soul and instilled a love of reading in all her children. With her husband, Norm, she took care of large vegetable gardens (freezing and canning vegetables for use in the long winters) and the family nursery business. She was a member of Lakeside Memorial Hospital TWIG group and a Brownie Troop leader for many years. She also had a career as a secretary at Brockport, NY High School in the Guidance office and was a highly regarded colleague. Her French poodle, Pierre, and cat, Rosebud, were her faithful companions.
A Celebration of Doris' Life will be held on Friday, April 19, 2019 at Joey’s Party House, 1789 Penfield Road. The family wishes to invite their friends and family to come anytime between 11:00pm and 2:00pm. All will have an opportunity to share a thought or a memory during this time. Arrangements care of Miller Funeral and Cremation Services.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fairport NY 14450 Click HERE to Donate Doris had a love of animals and the innocents of this world.
