GARDINER – Allan Vance Miles died peacefully early Thursday morning, April 12, 2007, surround-ed by family, in Augusta. He was born in East Millinocket. Before entering the Navy in 1945, Allan lived on Verona Island, near Bucksport and Long Island in Casco Bay. While in the Navy, Allan served as a chief quartermaster on various submarines. Allan began his military service at the end of World War II; he served through the Korean War and was honorable discharged during the Vietnam War in 1965. After active service, Allan served in the reserves for another nine years, and was employed for various companies before retirement, including Honeywell Computers and Kirschner. Allan is survived by his wife, Viola Miles of Gardiner; daughters, Michelle Miles of Gardiner and Elizabeth Miles of Portland; stepdaughters, Debbie Sirois Fortin of Brunswick and Rose Sirois Royer of Augusta; sons-in-law, Todd Lesser of Portland, Nelson Royer of Augusta and Richard “Sonny” Fortin of Brunswick; brother, Robert Miles of Dover-Foxcroft; aunt, Betty Cohen of Millinocket; nieces, Susan Lovely of Portland and Sandra Green of Cumberland; nephew, Dana Lovely of Scarborough; as well as many cousins, friends, neighbors and two stepgrandchildren. Allan was loved and will be deeply missed by all. Allan was pre-deceased by his father, Allan George Miles; mother, Lala Vance; stepdaughter, Patricia Sirois; brothers, Emmett Daly and George “Buddy” Miles; and sister, Laila Lovely. The family thanks Allan’s many care providers at Martin’s Point Healthcare, MaineGeneral, Augusta; Glenridge Nursing Home and Healthreach Hospice, for their individualized and compassionate service to Allan and those who loved him. As Allan wished, there will be no viewing or funeral services. The family is hosting a celebration of Allan’s life 1-4 p.m. Saturday, April 14, at his home, 158 Old Brunswick Road, Gardiner. In memory of Allan’s love and commitment to animals, please send donations to the ASPCA or your local humane society. In addition, donations of animal bedding, animal toys, dog food and cat food will be collected Saturday at his home. Arrangements are under the care of Staples Funeral Home, Gardiner.
ALLAN VANCE MILES
