Miller Lanair

Starke, Sr.

Of North Billerica and formerly of Chelsea, Miller passed away unexpectedly at the Lahey Clinic Hospital in Burlington on January 13 ^th He was 84 years of age.

Born and raised in Columbia, SC he was the son of the late George L. and Anne L. (Jackson) Starke.  He attended local schools in Columbia and enlisted into the US Navy and served his term during the Vietnam War.  He was Honorably discharged in 1960.

While serving in the Navy and stationed in Boston he met his future wife RoseAnn (Boone).  They were married and shared 50 years together making their home in Chelsea raising three sons and two daughters.

He attended Northeast Institute of Technology where he received his certificate as a HVAC Mechanic.  Miller was a licensed HVAC mechanic and established, owned, and operated Valley Truck Refrigeration specializing in truck refrigeration repairs until his retirement 22 years ago.

He was a resident of Chelsea for most of his life before moving to North Billerica 20 years ago.

His life was dedicated to home and family and recently was the "Doggie Daddy" to his canine support companion "Jessie".  He enjoyed taking Sunday drives visiting family with Jessie.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his siblings Donald Starke and Carole Davis and was widowed with the passing of his beloved wife RoseAnn in 2011.

He was the devoted father of Edward G. Starke and his wife Angela of Tewksbury, Andrew Starke and his wife Judy of Gardner, Miller "Lenny" Starke Jr. of Front Royal, VA and his late wife Karen, Cheryl Palmacci and her husband Anthony of Haverhill and Carole-Lynn Needham and her husband Paul of Franklin.  Dear brother-in-law of Edna Starke of OR., Lyndell Theberge and her husband Bernard of NH and Gordon Smyth of KY.  He is also survived by 20 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.

ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend a visitation at the Welsh Funeral Home 718 Broadway CHELSEA on Friday January 20th, from 9:30 AM to 11:00      AM immediately followed by a Family Farewell and Service of Remembrance at 11:00 AM Services will conclude with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett with military honors and Miller being placed to rest with his wife.