One of the NWT's oldest veterans, Dusty Miller died on Monday at the age of 99.
Dusty was surrounded by his children at Stanton Territorial Hospital at the time of his death. Dusty is described as an adventurer by his son, Doug.
"It's been a long time coming," said Doug on Wednesday morning. "He was very sick."
Dusty moved to Aklavik in the 1950s from Chatham, Ontario. According to his
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family, Miller was one of the founding fathers of Inuvik. A construction worker by trade he helped build the town. An accomplishment he held dear to his heart, said Doug.
"He loved people, and people loved him," said Doug.
He was last seen at the opening of the new Royal Canadian Legion Branch 164 location on May 4, cutting the ceremonial red ribbon. Miller served in World War II as an aircraft mechanic.
His daughter, Dawn, said he never openly talked about his service but was proud to serve.
"My father would always say 'it was an honour to serve, I'm proud to have served,'" said Dawn.
The legion has been made aware of Dusty's death.
Dusty's death comes after living roughly 30 years with dementia and Alzheimer's, said Dawn.