Bernice Miller

Age 89, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2020. Beloved wife of 65 years to the late Jacob George Miller. Devoted mother of Tobie Becker and husband Rob of Westborough, MA, Bruce Miller and wife Laya Steinberg of Newton, MA and Risa Ellis and husband Jim of Sutton, MA. Cherished “Anya” to eight grandchildren – Jamie Yomtov and husband Rob, Lindsay Fiorito and husband Jesse, Jonathan Becker, Marina and Perry Miller, Matthew Ellis and wife Victoria, Kara Fitzpatrick and husband Stephen, and Jason Ellis and fiancé Jennifer Jackson. Proud “Great-Anya” to three great-grandchildren- Wyatt, Asher and Avery. Loving sister to Irwin Derman of Menlo Park, CA and daughter of the late Joseph and Tillie and stepmother, Bertha Derman.

Bernice grew up in Dorchester, MA and also lived in Mattapan, Newton, Westborough and Worcester, MA. Bernice graduated from the Jeremiah E. Burke High School and worked as a bookkeeper at a travel agency. She later worked as a bookkeeper when her children were grown. Bernice loved being with her family and being socially active with George. She especially enjoyed playing Mah Jongg with her friends. Bernice was a former member of Congregation B’nai Shalom in Westborough and Temple Reyim in Newton.

Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to a charity of your choice.