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MILLER, David Griffith

Born on March 17, 1947. Passed away June 22, 2026.

Passed away peacefully on Monday, 22 June 2026, in Melbourne, surrounded by his loving family.

Formerly of New Zealand.

Loved and cherished by Marlene, Jane, Daniel and Kyla and the grandchildren, Ezekiel (Zeke), Charlotte, Elijah (Lij), Jeremy, Emelia (Millie) and Amy.

Funeral Notice
The Tarwin Lower Union Church and The Tarwin Lower Mechanics Institute Memorial Hall Tarwin Lower VIC 3956View Map

A Funeral Service to celebrate the life of David Miller will be held at The Tarwin Lower Union Church, 39 River Drive, and The Tarwin Lower Mechanics Institute Memorial Hall, 27 River Drive, Tarwin Lower on THURSDAY  (9th July, 2026), commencing at 1.00pm.

 

The small Church is reserved for family only and the Hall for the larger “family” of friends old and new from near and far.

 

To ensure everyone will be part of the service a live video screen will be available to the Hall.

We welcome everyone as we come together to honour and remember David.

 

A private family burial will follow the service during which time refreshments will be served at the Hall, and where Marlene and family will join and look forward to sharing more memories.

 

In lieu of flower donations would be welcomed in David’s honour to support

 Venus Bay Men's Shed, Bendigo Bank Inverloch, BSB 633 000, Account 132 951 526

or

"Venus Bay & District" Community Emergency Response Team Inc. (CERT), Bendigo BSB 633 000, Account 146 133 152

 

David’s Funeral Service will be livestreamed and can be found by CLICKING HERE.

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Tributes

  1. Dear Marlene and family,
    I am sorry to hear about David’s passing, Ballantine family all thinking of you at this time.
    With sympathy and love,
    Kath Ballantine

    Kath Ballantine July 2, 2026

  2. Dear Marlene
    A life well lived and safe in the arms of Jesus.Deepest sympathy in the loss of a dearly lovedhisband and father

    Selwyn Hooker,Hamilton NZ July 2, 2026

  3. Deepest sympathy dear Marlene, and Family. Thinking of you and in our prayers. Trish and Gordon

    trish gavin-burke July 2, 2026

  4. Marlene, Jane,Daniel & family.
    Love & kind blessings to you all at this very sad time! Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers & will be with you in spirit via the video link tomorrow. Lots of love Ian

    Ian Troughton July 2, 2026

  5. Dear Marlene, Jane Daniel and Family .
    We were all so saddened to hear of David passing. Another giant has fallen. He was a wonderful Uncle, full of spirit and strength- and opinions ! 😂 my little family is all thinking of you and your family at this time . We are hoping to be with you at least on the livestream. Take care guys , and All our love
    Dean , Monika , Roisin , Triny Cassidy . Christchurch NZ

    dean Cassidy July 3, 2026

  6. I have known David since 1947 when he was the only son of Dusty and Mrs Miller and they lived just down the road from us in Weld Street.
    My deepest sympathy to Marlene, Jane and Daniel
    May God comfort you in your loss>He was a great man who is now safe with Jesus. You will miss him greatly.

    Selwyn Hooker July 8, 2026

  7. Dear Marlene and all the family, our heartfelt sympathies for the loss of David . We are sorry not to be able to attend the funeral in person , but will be with you in spirit and join you on live steam , and hope to share good memories and celebrate his life with you at another time
    Edwina and Roger

    Edwina Huxstep July 8, 2026

  8. Dearest Marlene and family, thinking of you all at this very sad and difficult time. Sending you heartfelt condolences and all our love. What a blessing to have shared those precious days together so recently. He will be greatly missed. Robbie and Brian, Berlin, Germany

    Robina and Brian Lillecrapp July 9, 2026

  9. Dear Marlene, Jane, Dan and families,
    We were very saddened to hear of David’s decline in health and his recent passing. We are thinking of you all on this day, July 9’ 2026, remembering the many good times dating back some 40 year’s. Our deepest sympathy and condolences are offered.
    Sincerely, Ross and Gayle Cunningham

    Ross and Gayle Cunningham July 9, 2026

  10. Dear Marlene & family

    Our love and thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
    May all the beautiful memories you hold of David embrace the love , happiness and laughter that you all shared together and with friends.
    Sorry we are not there today but our love and thoughts are with you all.
    Love and hugs Carmelo, Kelly , Zalia and Marco xxxx

    Kelly Carbone July 9, 2026

  11. Dear Marlene and family. Sending you all my condolences.
    Such lovely memories of David and you Marlene.

    Sandie Taylor July 9, 2026

  12. Dear Jane and family

    Please accept my sincere condolences at the loss of your father.

    Thinking of you especially today.

    May your dad now RIP.

    Love always Jo Barbuto & fsmily

    Jojo Barbuto July 9, 2026

  13. My sincere condolences to the Miller family. Mr Miller will be missed but forever in of our heart.

    Donna Collins July 9, 2026

  14. Dearest Marlene, Jane, Daniel and family,

    We are incredibly saddened by David’s passing, and grateful to have shared so many great memories over the years. Such a beautiful service and tribute to celebrate a colourful and wonderful life. May he rest peacefully and safe in your memories.

    With love,

    Helen, Annie, Pip & Emma Cunningham

    Helen Cunningham July 9, 2026

  15. Dearest Marlene, Daniel , Jane and families ; we were able to watch the service via the live stream thank you . What a fitting service for such a great man . Sending our heartfelt condolences and prayers We will miss him terribly. Sending lots of love, and hugs your way from overseas love Robyn and Kathryn ❤️🌹

    Kathryn Thompson July 9, 2026

  16. Thank God I was NOT at that beautiful tribute to David, disrupting it with my sobbing and and laughter and singing.
    You have done him proud. He would have loved it: the scripture and hymns, the prayers and photos, the beautiful granddaughters frank and loving assessments, Jane’s brave tribute, Dan,
    superb, priceless biography and the Ministers warm words.
    The World is poorer without David helping us put it to rights. We are richer for having him in our lives (since September 1969 in our adjoining Flats in Wellington for Sally & me) and now in our hearts.
    Thank you Marlene for the rich and joyous difference you and David have made to our lives from those card playing days though our wallpapering in Onerahi and our precious time with you in Glen Waverley – David lifting the rafters of the little church you took us to, singing his heart out, with & for Sally – to out time at Middlemore last year. Thank you.
    And the photo you chose – of all the great photos of him – showing a mighty hand on his shoulder that I dare to believe is the hand now on his shoulder where he is, at peace
    Dave Roughan

    Handley Funeral Services July 9, 2026