Gordon Hutson Myles
1935-2018
With heavy hearts the family of Gordon
Hutson (Gunner) Myles announces his passing, surrounded by his loving
children, on August 13, 2018 at Ridgewood Veterans Wing, Saint John,
NB.
Gordon is survived by his six children,
Wayne Myles (Joan) of St. John’s, NL and Grande-Digue, NB,
Bette Theriault (Stan Basque) of Saint John, NB, Barb Baldwin (Jeff)
of Kingston, NB, Hutson Myles (Diana) of Halifax, NS, Janet Keusch
(Cornel) of Alexandria, ON, Maureen Gravel (Rob) of Ottawa, ON and
stepson, Anthony McCready (Shanti) of ON and his sisters, Bette Scott
(Ron) of Quispamsis, NB and Grace Seymour of Saint John, NB. Grampy
will be dearly missed by his many grandchildren and great
grandchildren. He was predeceased by his loving wife Karen,
his daughter Carol, his son Archie, his parents and his older brother
and sister.
Gordon was born in Saint John, NB, the son
of the late Robert Hutson Myles and Ida Grace Fillmore in 1935.
At the age of 15, Gordon very bravely forged
his parents’ signature to enlist in the Canadian Army for
service in the Korean War. He celebrated his
16th birthday on the ship across the ocean.
After several years Gunner Myles returned home with several medals and
commendations. On the 60th anniversary of the
end of the Korean War he was presented with the Ambassador for Peace
Medal by the Korean Ambassador.
Gordon’s career started very
humbly as a southern NB milkman and breadman. His many careers saw him
involved in investment product and car sales, residential
construction, wholesale building materials, finance, heavy equipment
sales, road building and airline marketing. He was also a strategic
business advisor to numerous business colleagues and good friends.
Gordon was a consummate negotiator, with extraordinary people skills
and an entertaining story teller (some of his stories were actually
true).
He was passionate about supporting charities
such as the Children’s Wish Foundation through the Short Fat
Guys 1 Mile Downhill Run. Gordon enjoyed and was active in hockey in
New Brunswick. He was an outspoken GM of the Saint John
Moosehead’s senior hockey team in the 1960’s and
involved with the Saint John Moosehead’s oldtimers hockey
team. Years of travelling and trips to the horse races and spending
time with his family and friends brought him enjoyment.
Gordie’s favourite past time was tipping a glass with his
friends in Gordon’s Corner at Grannan’s
Bar.
The family is especially grateful to the
amazing staff of Ridgewood Veterans Wing where he spent the final 6
years of life. For him and for us, they were like extended family.
In May 2018 his family and many dear friends
gathered at Grannan’s restaurant to CELEBRATE LIFE with
Gordie (known to some as « Huts »). Wonderful stories of love
and admiration were shared. In keeping with his wishes there will be
no formal funeral service or visitation.
If you wish to remember Gordon, donations to
the Children’s Wish Foundation, Saint John Association for
Community Living (in memory of his son Archie) or a charity of choice
would be truly appreciated. Arrangements for his cremation are being
handled by Brenan’s Funeral
Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB (506-634-7424).
www.BrenansFH.com
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Gordon Hutson Myles 19352018..
Décès pour la Ville: Saint John, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick
