Miles Thompson passed away suddenly, but peacefully in his 86th year at Centenary Hospital in Scarborough, Ontario on the morning of Saturday, February 26, 2011 with his son Danny at his side. Born in Manchester, England on June 24, 1924 to Frederick and Isabelle, he immigrated to Canada on December 3, 1953 and resided in Fredericton until 1994. In his early years he worked as a cook at the Lord Beaverbrook Hotel and was honoured to have cooked for Queen Elizabeth II and Winston Churchill. He later worked at UNB for the Geology Department. A life-long dedicated fan of Manchester United F.C., he was one of the founding members of Fredericton Youth Soccer, as well as Soccer New Brunswick. An avid reader, he also loved music and enjoyed cooking. He was famous for his homemade pizzas and potato salad. He played in the Fredericton Militia Band, the Burtt’s Corner Brass Band and the Fredericton Concert Marching Band, and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion. Predeceased by his siblings Edith, Elsie, Fred and Arthur. Lovingly remembered by his family in England, including his sister Lily and nieces Susan, Marjorie and Christine. He is survived by his children Janice (Derek), Danny (Julia) and David (Dana). He will be deeply missed by his three grandchildren Michael, Matthew and Molly. A very special thank you to the floor staff of 4 East, Margaret Birch Wing.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, March 2 at W.C. Town Funeral Chapel in Whitby, Ontario. Memorial services will be held at a later date in Fredericton, NB and Manchester, England. Donations can be made to the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund or a charity of your choice.