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M. Mildred “Millie” (Surette) Porter

Funeral Services & Interment will be held privately due to the current mandates regarding the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, for M. Mildred “Millie” (Surette) Porter, who died on Saturday, May 23rd at the New England Home for the Deaf, following a brief illness with COVID-19, she was in her 97th year.

Mildred was born & raised in Wedgeport, Nova Scotia, Canada. Mildred lost her sense of hearing at the young age of 5 years old due to meningitis.  She was educated in Nova Scotia and came to live in the U.S. in 1951. She met and married her husband George J. Porter, Jr. in 1954, who was also afflicted with hearing loss. The couple settled in Revere and had one child George J. Porter, III, together where they raised him. Mildred, had a long career that spanned over 40 years for Filene’s Department Store in Downtown Boston Crossing, as a seamstress. Her talent for sewing was boundless. There wasn’t anything she couldn’t create, recreate, or repair. Through the years, she made her granddaughter her First Holy Communion Dress & many other creations. She would also hem clothing for family, friends & neighbors. Mildred was an avid reader of all books & eager to learn new things.  She also loved to knit & crochet, it allowed her to create clothing, scarfs, blankets & many other meaningful treasures. In later years her & her husband moved from their home in Revere to live at the New England Home for the Deaf in Danvers.  She was known as fabulous cook & baker, her family recounts her legendary Apple Pie. She was a woman who possessed grace, kindness & a deep faith.

She is the wife of 59 years to the late George J. Porter, Jr. Loving & proud mother of George J. Porter, III of Revere. Cherished grandmother of Catherine A. Porter of Wakefield, Christopher M. Porter & wife Beth of Wakefield & Cory J. Porter & his companion Corinne Sartoris of Woburn. Adored great-grandmother of Isabel Rose & Jackson Edward. Dear sister of 2 deceased brothers & 8 deceased sisters.

Late member of the Boston, Quincy & Revere Deaf Club.

Funeral Services and Interment will be Private

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the New England Home for the Deaf, 154 Water St. Danvers, MA 01923.

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2 Messages Send your condolences
  1. Diane Fiore
    May 25 2020

    Georgie, So sorry. Your mom was awesome. We have many fond memories of your mom and your dad. Love you, Diane Fiore and Frank Giuffrida

  2. Fred Sannella
    May 25 2020

    What a remarkable woman !
    Rest In Peace !

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To all our families, friends, and residents of Revere, East Boston, and surrounding communities of the North Shore,

We would like to announce that after 37 years of caring for thousands of families at our 773 Broadway location, on January 31st, 2023 we will be officially RELOCATING, to our new location at 262 Beach St., Revere.
On September 30th, 2022, we proudly purchased the Vazza “Beechwood” Funeral Home – DiPietro and Vazza, Inc. A name that has served families for 102 years. We feel blessed that with all of the interest, the Vazza Family chose us to carry on their century old business and family name. We will become Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals. We will continue to honor the Vazza name and continue our commitment the same way that we always have. We also look forward to having both Louis Vazza and Jessica Vazza Ferragamo alongside of us, as we come together as one.
Our reputation has always been our biggest asset. For many years people always wanted us to have a larger facility, now our facility is the largest funeral home in the area. We will be making many beautiful upgrades to allow our families to have the most elegant facility to honor their loved one.
Although this announcement is bittersweet, as we say goodbye to our home, we are forever grateful for all of you for placing your constant faith and trust in us to care for your loved one. We will continue to do what we are best known for.
Thank you for your friendship and continued support.
God bless you all.
Faithfully,

Your friends at Vertuccio Smith and Vazza.

To all our families, friends, and residents of Revere, East Boston, and surrounding communities of the North Shore,

We would like to announce that after 37 years of caring for thousands of families at our 773 Broadway location, on January 31st, 2023 we will be officially RELOCATING, to our new location at 262 Beach St., Revere.

On September 30th, 2022, we proudly purchased the Vazza “Beechwood” Funeral Home – DiPietro and Vazza, Inc. A name that has served families for 102 years. We feel blessed that with all of the interest, the Vazza Family chose us to carry on their century old business and family name. We will become Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals. We will continue to honor the Vazza name and continue our commitment the same way that we always have. We also look forward to having both Louis Vazza and Jessica Vazza Ferragamo alongside of us, as we come together as one.

Our reputation has always been our biggest asset. For many years people always wanted us to have a larger facility, now our facility is the largest funeral home in the area. We will be making many beautiful upgrades to allow our families to have the most elegant facility to honor their loved one.

Although this announcement is bittersweet, as we say goodbye to our home, we are forever grateful for all of you for placing your constant faith and trust in us to care for your loved one. We will continue to do what we are best known for.

Thank you for your friendship and continued support.

God bless you all.

Faithfully,

Your friends at Vertuccio Smith and Vazza.