By Dan Walsh
The death has occurred of Buddy Miller, who served many years as a member of Rosslare Harbour RNLI and retired on September 30th 2002. He was aged 87 years.
Tributes have been paid by Rosslare RNLI online. “It’s with great sadness that we learnt today of the passing of Bryan ‘Buddy’ Miller and on behalf of everyone at Rosslare Harbour Lifeboat, we extend our deepest sympathy to Belinda, Buddy’s daughter, Ian her husband and all the Miller family.
“Buddy started his involvement with Rosslare Harbour Lifeboat in 1971 as Deputy Launching Authority up until 1983. During this period, he also served as crew on occasions.
“Buddy succeeded his father Cecil as Honorary Secretary in 1983. This position he held until his retirement in 2002.
During his period with Rosslare Harbour Lifeboat, Buddy saw three lifeboats stationed there,
1969-‘79 Solent Class , Hope Roberts.
1979-‘84 Solent Class, George Urie Scott.
1984-2001 Aran Class, St Brendan.
In September 2002, Buddy received a highly coveted Certificate of Service from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution for his service as Deputy Launching Authority 1971-1982 & Honorary Secretary 1983-2002(31 years)
He also received a Vellum of thanks for his 31 years of service.
“Buddy was a courageous man who left a wonderful legacy in Lifeboating. Again our sincere condolences to all his Family, some of whom continue in his footsteps. Ar dhéis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.”
Buddy was a good friend in my early broadcasting days and I will always remember that following the interview logged here in 2002, he brought me with the crew out to sea on the lifeboat and circled Tuskar Rock and on the return voyage I was privileged to be asked to “steer the boat” back to Rosslare Harbour.
AUDIO ADDITION; Dan Walsh interviews Buddy Millar at the time of his retirement from Rosslare RNLI. First broadcast on ‘Midweek Voices’ on South East Radio, October 2022.
FAMILY NOTICE; The death has occurred of Bryan (Buddy) Miller, Tagoat, Co Wexford, peacefully at Kerlogue Nursing Home, Wexford on Saturday 25th October 2025. Beloved husband of the late Helen and loving father of Belinda. Sadly missed by his daughter, son-in-law Ian, brothers, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and many dear friends.
Funeral at 11am on Wednesday 29th October in St. Iberius’ Church, North Main Street, Wexford. Y35 R3WN.
Private family burial afterwards at St. Peter’s Church, Kilscoran.
Donations in lieu of flowers to RNLI Ireland – Just Giving
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