Myles Hamilton

Peacefully on September 10, 2026, age 95. Myles was predeceased by his beloved wife of 40 years, Daphne (2015). Loving and treasured father of Julie. Predeceased by brothers Ken (Katherine, dec.) and Monsignor Jack. Survived by sister Maureen (Chuck). Especially remembered by Barney’s Bunch, nieces and nephews, Jack & Giovanna, Lou & Lucy, Bruce, and Patti.

Born in Montreal on July 28, 1931, Myles grew up in NDG amidst the Great Depression, polio panic, and war-time rationings. He often escaped the city to spend summers at his grandfather’s farm in Pendleton, an experience that would shape and stay with him his whole life. He studied Accounting at McGill University and became a proud, lifelong, Chartered Accountant.

The highlight of Myles’ career was working for General Bakeries Limited in Senior Management where he managed the sourcing, installing and logistics of bread lines and bakery factories across Canada. The role brought him to Toronto where he later became President of GB’s Margaret’s Donuts, a role he truly loved and which showcased his leadership and vision. When GB underwent corporate restructuring, Myles worked tirelessly on a landmark case in the Ontario courts and Supreme Court of Canada, eventually winning and securing the $13 million pension plan surplus for 1,000+ GB employees.

Myles was an avid skier, first in Montreal, then Toronto with the High Park Ski Club, before making the life changing decision to get involved with the newly formed North Toronto Ski Club. There Myles would make lifelong friends and meet the love of his life, Daphne (eventually giving up the title “lifelong bachelor”). There were countless ski trips in Canada, US and Europe and many treasured memories. A core group up “Old Boys” kept up lifelong friendships and skied together into their 80s.

A relentless researcher, Myles consumed all things: books, magazines, newspapers and later the Internet. He kept an impressive collection of clippings, reports and various reference materials, all meticulously catalogued and spanning decades. Learning from his mechanically minded father and life lessons on the farm, Myles developed a strong technical IQ and aptitude for how things work. This came in handy when working on his much loved boat “Bessie May”, diagnosing various appliance malfunctions, and with his very particular maintenance of personal vehicles.

Myles was passionate about food and drink, known to say “eating is a sacrament”, and thought nothing of spending hours in the kitchen perfecting a recipe. Few things made Myles happier than an evening spent with friends or family, solving the world’s problems over good food and good wine (not one to discriminate – he also loved Dubonnet, Glenfiddich and Caffrey’s Cream Ale).

Myles’ zest for life was indisputable: he never missed an opportunity to “go green” for St. Paddy’s Day, cheer on Julie and her teammates, lay the gauntlet for family water gun battles, host pancake breakfasts whilst wearing a chef’s hat, watch Big Band in the park or shout “Hello Georgian Bay!” from the top of the ski hill. His absence will be felt by many, but we are thankful to have passed this way together.

Thanks to Dr. Strauss, Dr. Albert and Dr. Loblaw for excellent medical care, and to Roberto, Kulsimran and Amesh for supporting Myles in maintaining the independent life he so deeply valued.

Visitation at Kane-Jerrett Funeral Home, 6191 Yonge St. on Sunday, September 20, 2026 from 2-6 p.m.

Funeral Mass at St. Luke's Catholic Church, 39 Green Lane, Thornhill, on Monday, September 21 at 11 a.m. Reception and interment to follow Mass.

Myles didn’t believe in black for funerals; you’re encouraged to avoid wearing it.

Donations to Sunnybrook Multi-Care Kidney Clinic (select Other) or a charity of choice if desired. Condolences may be made at Kane Jerrett Funeral Home.