Miller, Vera “Maureen” – Age 80, of Dartmouth and formerly of Musquodoboit Harbour, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2021, in Dartmouth General Hospital, with family by her side. Born in Bayers Settlement, she was the second youngest child of the late Burton and Jennie Bayers.
Maureen lived a full life as a worker in the retail sector but she was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She treasured her children and embraced every moment with them. She especially enjoyed her role as Nana. She loved to play bingo, crib and Yahtzee, enjoyed Martinique Beach and in the later years, camping with Charlie and her grandchildren. For the past seven years, Maureen called Shannex Parkland at the Lakes home where she enjoyed her friends and loved to listen to the music there.
She is survived by her children, Don Leavitt (Una), Musquodoboit Harbour; Kevin Leavitt (Michelle), Head Jeddore; Geri Myers (Kevin), Dartmouth; stepson, Terry Miller (Janet), Waverley; grandchildren, Victoria Leavitt, Chris Leavitt (Vanessa), Kyle Myers (Stephanie); step-grandchildren, Zack Miller (Laxi), Briana Miller; great-grandchildren, Lucas Leavitt and Rowan Leavitt; sister, Audrey Lowe, Truro; many nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by second husband, Charles Miller and first husband, Gene Leavitt; sister, Barbara; brothers, Donald, Ralph, Calvin, Ken and Burt.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Arimathea Funeral Cooperative, Upper Musquodoboit.
Due to COVID restrictions, a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Thomas Anglican Church, Musquodoboit Harbour.
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Footprints in the Sand
One night I dreamed a dream.
As I was walking along the beach with my Lord.
Across the dark sky flashed scenes from my life.
For each scene, I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand,
One belonging to me and one to my Lord.
After the last scene of my life flashed before me,
I looked back at the footprints in the sand.
I noticed that at many times along the path of my life,
especially at the very lowest and saddest times,
there was only one set of footprints.
This really troubled me, so I asked the Lord about it.
"Lord, you said once I decided to follow you,
You'd walk with me all the way.
But I noticed that during the saddest and most troublesome times of my life,
there was only one set of footprints.
I don't understand why, when I needed You the most, You would leave me."
He whispered, "My precious child, I love you and will never leave you
Never, ever, during your times of trial and suffering.
When you saw only one set of footprints,
It was then that I carried you."
Author Unknown
