WELLS — Patrick C. Miller, 72, of Wells, died on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014 at Goodall Hospital in Sanford.

Patrick, the son of Ernest and Wanda Miller, was born on Oct. 13, 1941 in Sanford, where he grew up and attended local schools.

He was employed at several places during his working life including Corey Shoe and the Bar-H motel in Sanford.

Patrick enjoyed doing jigsaw puzzles, lifting weights and playing cribbage. He also enjoyed listening to music from the 1950s and watching Shepherd’s Chapel on television. He will be remembered as a kind and loving man and will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Patrick was preceded in death by: his wife, Betty Jo Miller.

Surviving are: his son, Patrick M. Miller and his wife Anne Marie of Wells; a brother, Michael Babine of Sanford; a special niece, Carrie-Lyn Johnson of Springvale, who stayed by his side until the very end; two step-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

At Patrick’s request, there will be no formal services. A private interment will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Black Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Sanford-Springvale. To leave a message of condolence for the family, visit www.blackfuneralhomes.com.