SILLIKER, MYLES BURTON
The death of Myles Silliker, Sunny Corner, occurred at the Dr. Georges L. Dumont CHU in Moncton, on February 4, 2015 with his loving wife and family by his side. Myles was the son of the late LeRoy Silliker and Jean (Amos) MacCullam. He grew up in Derby, NB.

Myles is survived by his wife of 52 Years: Anna (Matchett). Besides Anna, he is survived by daughters: Darla Fenelon (Terry) of Miramichi, NB; Twila Taylor (Grant) of Grand Prairie, AB; Phyllis Thurrott (Scott) of Riverview, NB; sons: Roy Silliker (Ellen) of Whitney, NB; Brett Silliker (Christine) of Lyttleton, NB. Myles also leaves behind his adoring grandchildren: Quenton Taylor (Chelsey), Jennifer Phillips (Jay), Kelsie Law (Ryan), Shannon Fenelon, Kristen Silliker, Morlan Silliker, and great-granddaughter: Sophia Phillips and great-grandchildren due in 2015 for Kelsie (February) and Quenton (July). He will also be missed by his honorary grandchildren: Patrick, Katie and Shanna O’Shea.

Myles has four sisters: Barbara Hall of Saint John, NB; Muriel MacCullam (Ivan) of Lower Derby, NB; Katherine MacCullam of Pembrook, ON and Valerie MacCullam (Kim) of Harvey, NB. He is also survived by: five brothers in law and five sisters in laws and several nieces and nephews.
Myles worked as a pipefitter in the Pulp and Paper Industry for 39 years. He retired in 1998 from Repap UPM. He was a member of the CUPE Local 689.

Myles was very active in the United Church of Canada. He has been an elder and member of the official board at St. Stephen’s United Church in Red Bank, NB. He was a member of Miramichi Presbytery for many years.

Myles was a charter member of the Sunny Corner Lions Club. He was also the club’s leader for their Leo Club for many years. He enjoyed taking the local teams on trips to meet other Leo clubs and camping weekends. He served as NB District Governor of Leos in the late 1970’s. He enjoyed travelling NB and PEI helping other Lions Clubs set up the Leo Clubs for the teen in their communities.

Myles loved reading, travelling, camping and family time.
Myles and Anna were the first volunteers to open and run the canteen at the Sunny Corner Arena. He loved frying burgers and hot dogs for players and visitors to the local rink.

The family will receive visitors at Meadows Funeral Home on Saturday from 7 to 9 PM and Sunday from 2 to 6 PM. The Funeral Service will be held from St. Stephen’s United Church, Red Bank, on Monday at 11 AM with Rev. Charlene Maguire MacKnight officiating. Burial will take place in the St. Stephen’s United Church Cemetery later in the spring.
In memory of Myles, a donation to the CHUDUMONT Floor 3F at the Dr. Georges L. Dumont Hospital, the NSER Alumni or to a memorial of the donor’s choice.

The Silliker Family Thanks the amazing Caregivers and Medical Staff of the Dr. Georges L. Dumont CHU for the outstanding love and care Myles received for the last 4 months.

Funeral arrangements are under the care of Meadows Funeral Home, 150 Northwest Road, Sunny Corner, NB; Telephone 622-3600