William Bill E Miles Jr.

Yarmouth - William E. Miles, Jr. (Bill) passed away early Saturday morning, June 4, 2011 surrounded by loved ones after a long battle with cancer. He was born on September 18, 1936, in South Portland. He was the son of William E. and Marion Miles. He graduated from South Portland High School.

Bill was a Latchstring recipient in 1998. He served on the Yarmouth Town Council in 1971-1992. He was also a member of many non- profit organizations. Bill served in the US Navy from 1957 – 1961. He worked in the plumbing and heating business for most of his life. He was a loving husband, father, son, and grandfather. He loved hunting, the Patriots, reading, and spending time with his family. A favorite past time of his was going to Friendly’s every Wednesday with his granddaughter Alicia.

Bill was predeceased by his father William Miles, Sr. in 1994, his sister Judy Leeman in 2001, and his grandson in 1985.

William leaves behind his beloved wife of 53 years, Mina M. Miles of Yarmouth; five daughters: Cindy Bragdon and her husband Jerry of Yarmouth; Jody Sawyer and her husband Thomas of Gray; Wanda Merrill of Freeport; Melissa Dwinal of Gray; Kellie Day of Yarmouth.; three brothers: Robert Miles, Sr. and his wife Jane of Yarmouth; Bruce Miles and his wife Kathy of Kingfield; George Mason and his wife Joann of Howland; two sisters: Janice Piston and her husband Richard of South Carolina; Sandra Miles of Yarmouth; 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and lots of nieces and nephews.

A time of gathering and celebration of the life of Bill Miles will be held on Sunday June 12, 2011 from 12 noon – 2:00 PM at Lindquist Funeral Home, One Mayberry lane, Yarmouth. Please visit www.lindquistfuneralhome.com to share your condolences, memories and tributes with the Miles family.