Daddy

Calvin Douglas Mills, 72, of Plainville,
passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family,
on Tuesday, May 19, 2009, following a long, courageous battle with cancer.

Affectionately known to many as Cal, he was born in Bristol, on October 8, 1936, to the late Charles Wilder and Dorothy Ella (Purdy) Mills. He attended Suffield Academy, class of 1954, and enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1955. Cal married his best friend and childhood sweetheart, Judith Ann Woodruff, with whom he would have shared 50 years of love and devotion on May 28th of this year. He was a lifelong resident of Plainville, and longtime member of Faith Bible Church, which was founded in 1902 by his great-grandfather Purdy. Cal had a love for music, singing for the church choir and the Plainville Choral Society of which he enjoyed being a member. He was employed for over 30 years by White Oak Corporation, retiring in 1999. A cowboy at heart, Cal had a fondness for horses and dreamed of ranch living. He had a great love for the outdoors, taking his family on countless camping trips and often visiting his favorite rolling hills of Vermont. He enjoyed model railroading and cheering on the UCONN Women’s Basketball team. He has now “gone home”, and will forever be remembered for his deep faith and great love for his family.

He leaves his devoted wife, Judy; his three daughters, Laurie Gonzalez and her husband, Luis, Cindy Mills-Niedzwiecki, and Lisa Mills and her husband, Samuel Parkinson, all of Plainville; his grandchildren, Matthew, Alyssa, and Holly Gonzalez, David Jr., Allen, Eric, and Beau Niedzwiecki, Noelle Mills, and Autumn Parkinson; and his brother, Ronald Lee Mills and his wife, Dolores, of St. David, ME.

A celebration of Cal’s life will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Faith Bible Church, 168 Unionville Ave, Plainville. Burial will be held privately at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, Cal may be remembered with contributions to the Faith Bible Church. Bailey Funeral Home, Plainville is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences can be shared with the family at www.bailey-funeralhome.com.