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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Douglas A Miles (Doug) on May 19, 2026 at the Moncton Hospital following a battle with lung cancer. Born May 14, 1941 in Dawn Township, Ontario, he was the sixth son of the late Harvey Miles and the late Mary (Ward) Miles. Doug received his elementary schooling in a one-room country school and then attended high school in Petrolia. Ontario. Doug left school after completing grade 11 joining the work force in Wallaceburg at the Wallaceburg Brass Factory where he remained until enlisting in the RCAF as an Airframe Technician.
Following basic training in St Jean, Quebec and trades training at Camp Borden, Ontario, he was posted to Namao, Alberta; 4 Wing, Baden-Soellingen, Germany; Greenwood, Nova Scotia; followed by AMDU Trenton, Ontario and finally back to Greenwood, Nova Scotia. During his 26 year career in the RCAF/CAF Doug attained the rank of Sergeant and was awarded the Special Service Medal, Queen’s Silver Jubilee Medal and Canadian Forces Decoration Medal with Clasp. While in the Air Force/Armed Forces, Doug obtained his Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) licence and on his return to Greenwood, he became owner and Chief Engineer of Waterville Aircraft Maintenance Ltd at the Kings County Airport in Cambridge Station, NS. Doug eventually sold this business to accept employment with Transport Canada Civil Aviation in Moncton as an Airworthiness Inspector before becoming an Investigation Inspector in the Enforcement Division. His position when he retired was Superintendent, Transport Canada Civil Aviation Enforcement, Atlantic Region.
Besides his parents Doug was predeceased by brothers and sisters-in-law W. Harvey (Peggy), R. Nelson (Jean), Wallace (Marilyn), C. Marshall (Alice), J. Franklin (Elsie) and granddaughter Jodi Miles Prall, nephews Randy, Chris and Bill Miles and nieces Glynis (Miles) Wood and Bernice Miles. Surviving Doug are his wife Rosanne Weldon-Miles; his former wife Pamela (Carter) Miles, Argyle, NS.; son Charles, Dieppe, NB; daughters Seri-Lynne, Argyle, NS; Lisa Gaudet (late John), Sluice Point, NS; and Ashley Jordan (James), Moncton, NB; grandsons Joseph Gaudet and Matthew Gaudet (Brithany) of Sluice Point, NS; Owen Jordan, Moncton, NB; granddaughters Brittany Miles (Travis Buckle) London, ON; Leah Miles, Riverview,NB; great-grandchildren Reese Buckle, Oliver Gaudet Smeltzer, Hudson Gaudet and Ellie Gaudet. He is also survived by several loved nephews and nieces and totally enjoyed spending time with them at the yearly family reunion or any other time they could get together.
Doug was an ardent fan of the Toronto Blue Jays and during his younger years he was active in coaching and managing minor baseball, softball and hockey teams. He enjoyed gardening (didn’t matter if it was flowers or vegetables) as well as playing crib and uno. He was an incredible cook and baker who once made birthday pies for family members. One of his greatest passions was genealogy, tracing his family history back hundreds of years.
Doug was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
Per Doug’s request there will be no funeral service; however, a Celebration of Life will take place at Passage Funeral Home, 363 Amirault St, Dieppe, NB. on Sunday June 7, 2026 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.
The family invites you to sign a book of condolences at: www.funerairepassagefuneral.ca.
Arrangements under the professional care of Passage Funeral Cooperative and Cremation Center.
Chuck. My condolences to you and your family. I remember your dad at the Greenwood Arena , watching us play hockey and coaching . I know that you have great memories of those times in Greenwood. Rest in Peace Mr. Miles
So sorry to hear of Doug’s passing.
Chuck , jrrri and Lisa .. my sincere condolences. Many good memories with Doug. Thoughts and prayers with you all !
Cherish the memories!
Hazel
My deepest sympathies Rosanne. I will be praying for you as you grieve. 🙏🙏🙏❤️
Our most sincere condolences are sent to Rosanne and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time.
Sincere condolences Rosanne and family. Doug was one of the best. Very sad news. Godspeed my friend . . .
Sadie & Glen Cooper
Sorry for your loss Aunt Roseanne and family. Uncle Doug will be surely missed.
Doug is fondly remembered. My sincere thoughts go to Rosanne and family.
Fondest love ❤️
Beulah.
So sorry for your loss. Our sympathies are with you and your families. Hold onto the many memories you created.
Linda & Greg Cosman
Roseanne and Family: I am very sorry to learn of Doug’s passing. Please accept my condolences. Doug was a good friend and colleague during our years with Transport Canada and I was pleased to have recently re-established contact with him.
Dear Roseanne and family, Alasdair and I are heartbroken at the passing of Doug, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. With all our love, Denise and Alasdair
So sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. Our sympathies to you Roseanne and to the entire family and friends for their loss. Doug was a very sweet man.
Sorry for your loss Chuck.
Rosanne, I am deeply saddened to hear this news. There are no words that can truly ease this pain, but please know that my heart is with you and your family during this incredibly difficult time.
Please don’t go through this alone — I’m here for you in any way you need, whether to talk, sit quietly, or help with anything at all.
Sending you strength, love, and prayers in the days ahead….xox
Rosanne and family. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I will be thinking about you, and you will be in my prayers.
Rosanne,
Sending you and all your loved ones loving and healing energy ❤️🩹
Thinking of you all…it’s hard when you loose your dad….
Dear Rosanne,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family for your loss. XOXO
So sorry Rosanne to hear of Doug’s passing. Our sincerest condolences to you and your family. May your memories help you through the difficult days ahead.
My deepest condolences Rosanne to you and your family. Will remember Doug for his friendliness and his smile while working at Transport Canada. . Take good care. Will remember you in my positive thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss, our deepest condolences.
God bless him. May he rest in peace.
Rosanne and family; sadly nothing I can say will take away the pain you’re experiencing. Just want you to know that I care about you, and I share in your sadness.
May your happy memories give you peace and comfort during this challenging time. Praying for your family. ♥️
Condolences to you and the family on Doug’s passing, Rosanne.
Thinking of you Rosanne and family. My deepest sympathies.
Rosanne — you know my thoughts are always with you, and I am here any time of day or night — no matter when or what the clock is saying re: the time, 3 p.m. or 3 a.m., if you need anything — company, phone call just for someone to listen, etc.; a middle-of-the-night coffee meet. You know what I mean. Stay strong, dear friend. Doug thankfully had a wonderful life with you and family. (And, oh, only the “occasional shenanigans”, just for good measure!). He was well-respected at our “alma-mater” — the good ol’ days at Transport Canada. So many memories! Keep all good memories — work and general daily life, and all those countless special adventures close within your heart; they will remain with you. And I can tell you through personal experience, even though he has departed this Earth, he is still with you, Owen, and Ashley always. You/they will realize it soon. xx
Dearest Jeri and family, we are thinking of you all at this very sad time. Cherish your memories of your precious Dad and hold him dear in your heart. Love and hugs xo
Rosanne, Ashley and Owen and the Miles family,
Our sincere condolences to you all. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with during this difficult time.
Roseanne, so sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. If at any time you’d like to talk, please reach out. I am of the hope and belief that we will see our loved ones again. With my sincere condolences to you and your family.
Rosanne and Chuck
My sincere condolences.
Rob Boyd
Dear Rosanne and family, I am so sorry for your great loss. Doug was the sweetest, gentle, and soft-spoken person who always had that beautiful smile for all of us at Transport Canada. Sending my deepest condolences to all of you.
Shelley (Colwell) MacLeod
Sending my most sincere condolences to Chuck and family! You are all in my thoughts at this time.
Rosanne, so sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. My condolances to you and family. Many good memories were made in your years together. Cherish them all. Deepest sympathy.
Thinking of you today Rosanne. Unable to attend..you are in my thoughts and prayers and may your good memories of Doug bring you comfort.
Rosanne I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this very difficult time.
Dear Rosanne and family. So sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. He was always pleasure to work with his laid back style and the knowing grin. Our thoughts are with at this time. May he rest in peace,
Doug was my oldest friend and for two days ever year we were the same age. So sorry I missed your call Roseanne. Doug found me on the Classmates website many years ago and Phyllis and I have enjoyed our visits ever since.