
Freeman Miles
Born In: North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: August 11th, 1927
Passed in: Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Passed on: August 1st, 2010
Miles
The death occurred suddenly at the Prince County Hospital on Sunday, Aug. 1, of Freeman Miles age 82. Born to late parents Julia and James Miles in North Sydney, Nova Scotia, on August 11, 1927. Husband to Betty Miles and proud father of Freena Bradley (Ken Doyle), Charlottetown; Julie Miles, Cardigan; Jim (Janice) Miles, Charlottetown; Gary (Bethany) Miles, Bedford, N.S.; Karen Miles (Andy Ewen), Australia; and Peggy Miles, Summerside. Grandfather to Andrea and Michael Robison, Frank and Jennifer Bradley, Kelly, Jamie and Danny Miles, Kaitlin and Jeffery Miles, Jordon Ewen and great-grandfather to Kaitlyn Bradley. Sister to Mary Stone, brother-in-law to Iris (Raoul) McKay and nephew of Clara Strickland and Alma Hardy. Predeceased by daughter Shirley Miles, sister Elsie Mingo, brother-in-law Frank Stone, and son-in-law Mike Bradley. As a young man, Freeman served in the Merchant Navy, followed by a 31-year career as manager at M.F. Schurman Ltd. He was involved in the curling community for many years. He is a life member of the Summerside Royal Canadian Legion. He also served as councillor and chairman of the St. Eleanor's Community Council and was involved in a variety of community endeavours. Resting at the East Prince Funeral Home, 245 Pope Road, Summerside, until Wednesday, Aug. 4, then to Trinity United Church, Summerside, for funeral service at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Floral Hill Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Valley. Visiting hours on Tuesday, 6-9 p.m. only. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Shirley Miles Bursary Fund at the University of King's College, Halifax, would be gratefully received.