Passed peacefully away after a short illness at St. Eustache Hospital in Quebec on Wednesday January 16, 2013. Max was born on December 20, 1921 in Glace Bay, NS and grew up in Brooklyn, Bonavista Bay. He is predeceased by his loving wife Olive, his parents Sophie and Percy Coles, stepfather Jack Thistle, brother Frank and sister Peggy Mrazik. He is survived by his sister Emma Byrne, brother in law George Mrazik, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Max was a World War II Veteran. He was a skilled navigator, flying in Lancaster bombers. He survived against great odds while flying 45 sorties over Germany with the RAF. He then joined the RCAF until the end of the war. Max was awarded many medals, most notably the Distinguished Flying Medal. Shortly after wars end, he joined CN Railway in Montreal as an engineer where he remained until he retired. Max was also a lifetime member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 185 in Two Mountains, Quebec. Max’s ashes have been returned to his beloved Newfoundland and will be interned in Brooklyn at a later date, when a celebration of his life will be held. Rest in peace, Max. You have certainly earned it.