Kittery-

Rose (Dolly) C. Miller 96, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on July 18th 2024.

She was born March 21, 1928 at home in Portsmouth, NH, to the late Primo and Irene (Forte) Carini. She was raised in the part of the North End known as 'Little Italy'. She attended Portsmouth schools. During her later high school years, Dolly and her best friends enjoyed dancing at the U.S.O., and she graduated in 1947.

Following graduation, she worked at J.J. Newberry's in Portsmouth, NH.

She met the love of her life, Wallace Miller, in 1947, and they married in August of 1948. They made their home in Kittery, ME, where they raised their four children. They were married 73 years.

She was an avid fan of the Patriots, Red Sox, and Celtics. She loved 40's music, 40's movies, dancing, cooking, reading, and watching her soap operas. She was also a talented bowler and belonged to a league for several years. What she loved most was spending time with her beloved husband, children, and grandchildren, all of whom loved spending time with her.

She is survived by her loving children, daughter Pauline and husband Emery Myshrall Jr., daughter Karen and husband Tommy Averill, son Wallace J. Miller, and daughter Kim and husband Dan Terrence, all of Kittery, ME. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She is predeceased by her husband, Wallace N. Miller, and infant son, Wallace N. Miller Jr.

Everyone who knew her would agree that she was the most loving and selfless person. She is truly an angel, and we will miss our Mom and Nana with all of our hearts.

A private funeral service will be held in August. Donations in Dolly's memory may be made to St.Jude Children's Hospital at https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html , or The Alzheimer's Association .