Arthur V Millette

Arthur V. Millette, 85, passed into the arms of Jesus, at his home on December 8th, 2024.

 Art was born on April 30th, 1939, in Leominster, Massachusetts. He was the 10th and youngest child born to the late Arthur J. and Clara A. (Rivard) Millette.

 After attending Leominster High School, Art enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1956, served faithfully and was honorably discharged. Art met his wife Sandy when he returned to Leominster. In 1960, they were married at St. Anna's Parish, and settling in Leominster they started a family. He found work at Modern Dispersions (Ticonderoga) in Leominster's pioneering plastics industry, gaining valuable knowledge and experience. 

Art then worked for Allstate Insurance for a number of years, and eventually returned to the plastics industry where he proved to be highly gifted in sales and management. He worked for eight years with Georgia Pacific Corporation (polymer materials group) selling commodity thermoplastic and color concentrates. He then was Vice president of Sales for P.D.C. (Plastic Distributing Corporation) where he directed the outside sales force and managed the distribution of 80,000,000 pounds of commodity materials annually. 

In 1988, Art became a founding partner and Senior Vice President of Performance Polymers, distributors of thermoplastic resins, and utilizing his extensive customer contacts he developed and managed an exceptional field sales force. He helped lead the company to unparalleled growth and profitability over the next decade, displaying a high level of integrity, and a strong work ethic that his sons inherited. After retiring, Art and Sandy lived at Lake Shirley, Lunenburg, MA, then moved to Timber Greens retirement community in New Port Richey, FL. While there, Art built a bocce court for the residents at Timber Greens. In 2018, they relocated to Brattleboro, VT, to be closer to their sons and grandchildren.

He was always an outgoing man who loved to laugh, and enjoyed making others laugh. Art loved competitive sports, playing basketball, hockey, golf, tennis, billiards, softball, bocce, fishing, and was tough to beat in any card game. He also was an excellent cook, noted for his backyard pig-roasts with Renzo Desantis, and his Pasta Fagioli at the Knights of Columbus. His sausage and winemaking skills were legendary and delighted the residents of Timber Greens. Art was a generous man, quietly and selflessly assisting others in times of need. He easily made lifelong friends with many people, everywhere he went. His sons and their families were precious to him, and he loved being with them. Art was a born-again follower of Jesus Christ, attending Calvary Chapel Southern Vermont (where both of his sons serve). He was a member of the Lion's Club, Knights of Columbus, and was a Notary Public.

He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 65 years, Sandra (Tocci) Millette, and his sons, Pastor Peter Millette and his wife Karolyn (Doe) Millette of Brattleboro, VT, Pastor Ronald Millette and his wife Kelly (Bresnahan) of Brookline, VT. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Kara (Millette) Leone and her husband Ben, Robert Millette, Bethany (Millette) Drewke and her husband Brian, Carly (Millette) LeBlanc and her husband Pastor David, and Zoe Millette. Additionally, Art is survived by eight great-grandchildren and many nephews and nieces. 

In addition to his parents, Art was predeceased by a daughter, Alice,his brothers Armand, Gerry, Donald, Robert, Clement, and Paul, and his sisters, Gloria, Theresa, and Annette.

 A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday the 11th of January at 11:00 A.M. at Calvary Chapel Southern Vermont, 6591 Route 30, West Townshend. A potluck reception will follow. 

A second Celebration of Life will be held Saturday the 18th of January at 11:00 A.M. at Monoosnock Country Club , 40 Monoosnock Ave, Leominster MA

Art's wife Sandy, and sons Pete and Ron would like to give a special "Thank You!" to Bayada and Brattleboro area Hospice, for the exemplary care and service they have provided over the past year.The Cremation Society of New Hampshire has been entrusted with arrangements. To view an online tribute, leave a message of condolence or for more information please visit www.csnh.com