Carolyn Fay Miller

Carolyn Fay Miller obituary, Shawano, WI

Carolyn Fay Miller

Carolyn Miller Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Swedberg Funeral Home - Shawano on May 11, 2025.

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Carolyn Fay Miller, age 71, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025, at her home in Shawano surrounded by family. Carolyn was born on June 2, 1953, in Keshena to the late Francis and Josephine (Corn) Fernandez. She graduated from Shawano High School in 1971. She was married to Glen Miller who preceded her in death in 1995. Her significant other Michael Boivin preceded her in death in 2024. Carolyn worked as the assistant Human Resources Manager for Menominee Casino for over 20 years. In her free time, she enjoyed spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. She also loved going out by their lake lot.
Carolyn is survived by her children, Jennifer (Jason) Holstrom, Trenton (Jolene) Miller, Sr., Nathan (Emily) Miller, Sr., and Kristen (Sosaeh) Waukechon; 20 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and 7 siblings, Mario Fernandez (Karen) of Green Bay, Elizabeth Fernandez (Steven Arnold) of Keshena, Rodrick "Tony" Fernandez (Beverly) of Shawano, Francis "Bobby" Fernandez (Maureen) of Keshena, Dolores "Bitsy" Boivin (Bernard) of Keshena, Rose Marie Otradovec (Orville) of Little Chute, and Roger Fernandez (Valerie) of Keshena.
Carolyn is preceded in death by her husband, Glen Miller; significant other, Michael Boivin; parents; one granddaughter; and sister, Cynthia.
A gathering of family and friends for Carolyn will be held from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm when the procession leaves for South Branch Cemetery on Monday May 12, 2025, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with Pastor Huse officiating.
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