Timothy Andrew Milleville, 54, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday May 29, after a yearlong battle with T-cell Lymphoma. Tim lived in Portland, CT on their family farm with his sons Matthew K. and Mark P. along with his wife of 28 years Lynnette (Rau) Milleville.
Tim graduated Auburn University with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering in 1979. He worked as a Mechanical Engineer at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, East Hartford, CT for over 30 years.
Tim was ordained in 1999 and started River Bend Christian Fellowship, Cromwell. He also assisted in the development of other ministries at various churches across Connecticut.
Tim enjoyed training and competing with his Border Collies in herding competitions and playing guitar. He also loved to learn about battlefield strategies and the history channel was his favorite pastime.
Anyone who met Tim was drawn by his genuinely kind spirit. He was always willing to help others above his own interests. The way that he lived his life was an inspiration to many. He was a loyal, honest, determined and supportive and hard working individual. He definitely left a mark on this world as he moved onto the next. You would be hard pressed to find anything negative to say about him, except that he worked too hard.
His enthusiasm influenced many people across the world. He regularly traveled to Singapore and India, spreading his wisdom and experience. The many patents that he holds through Pratt and Whitney are a testament to his intelligence.
His sense of humor was enough to brighten the gloomiest of days. His brand of witty and clean humor always brought others smiles, be it because it was really clever or that is was just silly. The atmosphere he brought wherever he went was that of encouragement and lighthearted fun.
His parents Bertram and Eleanor Milleville of Pittsburg, PA and sister Kristy Milleville predeceased Tim. He is survived by his two brothers Dan P. Milleville and wife Darlene of Ayer, MA, John E. Milleville of Milvale, PA and a sister Ginger Swickrath and husband Tom of Gibsonia, PA.
The celebration of Tim's life will take place at 2:00PM on July 2, 2011 at the Living Rock Church, 138 Route 81, Killingworth, CT. Tim's desire is that his memorial be a fun time so we will have a picnic after the service. The church has a pavilion, basketball courts, horseshoes and an area that younger kids can play in a protected environment. Other games and entertainment will be provided. Bring a change of clothing, blankets, chairs and a dish to share.
Name: Joyce O'Connell
From: East Hartford, CT
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I met Tim the first time I went to the "old" Portland farm about 20 years ago for a herding seminar with Lynnette. He was just as welcoming to all of us then as he continued to be each time I went for a herding lesson 20 years later. It can't have been easy to have visitors constantly wandering around his home and property, leaving gates open, asking for help with stubborn goats, etc, but Tim handled it with humor and grace, which I always so admired. His sons have continued the tradition!