2. | SMITH, Martha E (1.William1) was born on 26 Mar 1930 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 10 Nov 2018 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Notes:
Martha "Myra" E. (Smith) Milleville, 88, passed away on November 10, 2018 under Niagara Hospice Care. Born in Niagara Falls on March 26, 1930, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary (Bryce) Smith.
Myra was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1948. Myra graduated from the Niagara University School of Nursing in 1952. She worked as a Public Health Nurse for the city of Niagara Falls for ten years while also working at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston retiring in 1991.
Myra had a true passion for taking care of others. She was the "go to" person in the neighborhood when kids got bumped and scraped. Upon her retirement from the hospital she provided daycare for her grandchildren. She also took care of her husband during his last four years at home. In her leisure time she enjoyed spending time at the LaSalle Senior Center and especially playing bingo. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Wheatfield Post 1451 for over 50 years. She was also a member of the former Prince of Peace Parish for over 60 years.
Myra is predeceased by her husband, Arthur W. Milleville, who passed away on December 1, 2013. She is survived by her children, Bryce (Maryann) Milleville of New Fairfield, CT, and Kelly (Robert) Braham of Wheatfield, NY; four grandchildren, Bryce (Rachel) and Laura Milleville, Kyle and Kelsey Braham; sister, Patricia (late Matthew) Lanighan of Lockport; and several nieces and nephews in the US and in Scotland.
There will be no prior visitation. Myra donated her body to the Anatomical Gift Program at UB as a means of giving back to the medical community. A memorial service will be held on Saturday November 24, 2018 at 11:30 AM at St. Leo's Church, 2748 Military Road, Niagara Falls.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Myra's memory may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094.
Martha married MILLEVILLE, Arthur W on 16 Nov 1957 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Arthur (son of MILLEVILLE, Arthur Paul Nathaniel and WILLIAMS, Gertrude Wilhelmine Friedericke) was born on 30 Jul 1926 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 1 Dec 2013 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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