Mary Ann (Reilly) Miller, age 73, life long resident of Shelton entered into rest on Tuesday evening, October 13, 2026 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Bridgeport. She is the beloved wife of 35 years to Ken Miller. She was born at Griffin Hospital in Derby on March 4, 1953, the daughter of the late William Paul and Mae Antoinette (Perry) Reilly.
She was a devout member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church for most of her life and attended St Joseph’s Elementary.
Mary Ann Retired in 2016 as a Human Resources Professional at Iroquois Gas Pipeline Company. She previously worked at Carter’s baby clothing, (Bob) Brennen Construction, Owens Illinois and BF Goodrich among others. She had a BA in Psychology from SCSU and went on to further her education and earn her MBA from UNH.
She met the love of her life, Ken, while hiking the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine. For their honeymoon they backpacked Europe for two months. They had many travels and adventures through their 35 years.
Family was the center of Mary Ann’s life. She is survived by her loving child Gwen Miller (partner of Ket Boehm), her three cherished grandchildren Aubrey Rivera, Piper Miller and Oliver Miller, her sister-in-law Katie Zielinski, as well as many nieces and nephews whom she adored. She was predeceased by her brothers William Theodore Reilly, Paul Frederick Reilly, Dennis Philip Reilly and Peter Michael Reilly.
Friends are invited to greet the family on Friday Oct. 23 from 5 PM to 7 PM at the Riverview Funeral Home, 390 River Rd. Shelton. Mary Ann’s Funeral Service will be held at 10 AM Saturday Oct. 24 directly at the First United Methodist Church, 188 Rocky Rest Rd. Shelton. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Shelton. Online condolences can be offered to the family at www.riverviewfh.com.