Donald William Mills, retired Milton police chief
Donald William Mills, 90, of Milton passed away peacefully at the home of his caretakers Friday, Jan. 31, 2020.
Donald was the son of the late Granville W. Sr. and Bessie E. (Maloney) Mills. He was born and raised in Milton and resided in Milton his entire life.
Chief Mills worked for the Milton Police Department for over 30 years and retired as chief of police many years ago. He was also a member for over 50 years of the Milton Fire Department.
Donald loved farming and quiet time at his home. He enjoyed collecting tractors, tools and going to auctions and sales. He especially enjoyed his cats.
In addition to his parents, Donald is preceded in death by a brother, Granville W. Mills Jr.
He is survived by his caretakers, William Jr. and Brenda G. Morris and their family; two nieces, Carol Moore and Donna Hummel; two nephews, Bill Mills and David Mills; as well as great-nieces, great-nephews and extended family.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 11 a.m. to noon, Friday, Feb. 7, in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 416 Federal St., Milton, followed immediately by a graveside funeral at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Milton.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Chief Mills’ name may be made to Milton Fire Department, 116 Front St., Milton, DE 19968, or Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.
