OLD TOWN – Edith V. Miles, 66, wife of the late David E. Miles Sr., died peacefully Feb. 2, 2005, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 9, 1938, in Lincoln, the daughter of Henry and Blanche (Sibley) Boyd. She was employed for several years at the Philips-Strickland house in Bangor. She is survived by three daughters, Tina Stoddard and her husband, Hayden, of Greenfield, Jane Drew and her husband, Tim, of Bangor, Phyllis Standley of Old Town; a son, David Miles Jr. and his wife, Stacy, of Old Town; four granddaughters, Stacy Stoddard, Beth Robbins, Becky Standley, Julia Miles; a grandson, who was “the apple of her eye” Justin Drew; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Marie Paradis, of Lincoln; a brother, Richard Boyd, of Lincoln; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She will be sadly missed by her friends at the Riverhouse and Bradford Commons and special friend, Loretta Adams. She was predeceased by her husband David E. Miles Sr.; an infant son, Henry Miles; brothers, Bernard Boyd and Byron Thibeau; and sister, Bernice Reynolds. Friends may call 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the Birmingham Funeral Home, 438 Main St., Old Town. A funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral Home with Pastor Buddy Frankland, officiating. Spring interment will be at Lawndale Cemetery Old Town. Immediately following the service all are invited to gather at 62 Lincoln Green, Old Town. Memorial contributions may be made to the Children’s Miracle Network, care of Eastern Maine Charities, P.O. Box 404, Bangor, ME 04402-0404. The family would like to send a special thank you to the hospice of St. Joseph for their support and care and special thanks to David and Stacy Miles for the special care they gave Mom during the last month and a half. Her granddaughter, Beth, would like to dedicate this Proverb to her grandmother: Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. Proverbs 31: Verse 10
EDITH V. MILES
