Millard E. Bronson

November 21, 1928 - March 30, 2015

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Obituary For Millard E. Bronson

Millard E. Bronson passed away peacefully on March 30, 2015 at the age of 86 at Elmcroft Senior Living in Raleigh, NC.

Millard was born November 21, 1928 in Ava, New York, the fifth in a family of seven children. He was the son of the late Harry and Anna Bronson. After graduating high school at age 16 he joined the Merchant Marines. He later served four years in the Air Force. Following his discharge, he attended Syracuse University and graduated cum laude with a degree in Industrial Engineering.

Millard married Maxine Elliott in 1951 and they had four children. He worked in the telecommunications industry for most of his career. After retiring in 1991 from Digitech as Vice President of Operations in Ridgefield, Connecticut, he and Maxine moved to Paso Robles, California. He was a member of the Exchange Club and active in Saint James Episcopal Church in Paso Robles.

In 1997 he and Maxine moved to Raleigh, North Carolina to be near family. He was a member of the Church of Nativity in Raleigh.

He enjoyed tennis, skiing, traveling and spending time with family. Millard loved art and enjoyed painting, especially scenes from his trips abroad. He visited museums and art galleries whenever he could. He will be remembered for his generous heart, sage advice, and willingness to help those in need.

In addition to his wife, Maxine, he is survived by four children: Fred Bronson (Elena) of Durham, Debra Bronson Carter (Jim), Pamela Bronson, and Thomas Bronson (Beth) of Raleigh; eight grandchildren: Michelle Senter (Tony), Amy Bronson, Thomas Bronson, Cassandra Eckhardt, Dillon Carter (Iris), Shane Carter, Mackenzie Bronson, Damian Bronson; four great grandchildren, Courtney and Chase Senter, Dashaun Bronson, Kiarra Battle; two sisters Dolores Nichols and Faye Ferris and several nieces and nephews. Two brothers, Everett and Harold Bronson and two sisters, Phyllis Hazelton and Dorothy Delaronde, preceded him in death.

A memorial service will be held on May 2, 2015 at 11 am the Church of the Nativity, 8849 Ray Road, Raleigh, NC 27613. Online condolences can be made at www.rfhr.com, Renaissance Funeral Home, 7615 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Eastern North Carolina Chapter, 3739 National Drive, Suite 110, Raleigh, NC 27615-4817 or at www.alz.org. The Bronson Family wishes to thank Elmcroft Senior Living of Raleigh and Heartland Hospice for their wonderful care and kindness.

Services

2 May

Memorial Service

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Church of the Nativity 8849 Ray Road raleigh, NC 27614 Get Directions »
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  • September 01, 2020

    Ray Gordon

    The Brotherhood of St. Andrew at Saint James in Paso Robles had their weekly gathering on April 25 for Bible study , Breakfast, and parish yard clean up. Millard was a member when he lived here. We were saddened by seeing his obituary in the Atascadero paper. So we shared our memories. Millard made biscuits for us on A Saturday. And , after moving to Raleigh, when Maxine and Mill would visit with the Elliot's, Mill would faithfully visit the brotherhood. The Brothers that were there were Joe Chouinard, Matt Brannon, Ray Gordon, Al Vossler, Ed Railsback, Newlin Hastings, Fr. Ken Beason, Hart Junge, Rich Hungerford, and Carson Cargill.

  • September 01, 2020

    Nichole hutchins

    Michelle, Amy, my "little" brother Tommy, andvthe whole family so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Miss and live you. Nichole (Christensen) Hutchins

  • September 01, 2020

    H.&S. Drake

    We will always remember the fun times at the cabin, playing cards in the afternoon after Millard had a few too many, suddenly disappeared and was in bed taking a "nap". Also when we had our big german shepherd Samson, he would take him when he walked to the lodge to get the newspaper every morning. He will be missed by all of us. Hugh & Sondra Drake

  • September 01, 2020

    Mark Elliott

    Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Bronson Family at Millard's passing. The Keith Elliott family enjoyed our visits during the many Reunions we attended and Millard will always be remembered as a well-respected member of the extended Family. Please let us know if there are any photos or genealogical info you might want from Keith's collection (Mark has re-assembled it all since Keith's passing). Mark & Teresa Elliott

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