Obituary of G. E. Myles McAuley

Myles “Mac” McAuley of Kingston, NB, husband of Louise (Crane) McAuley, passed away April 9, 2012 at Ridgewood Veterans Wing, Saint John Regional Hospital, with his family by his side. He was born in Lower Millstream, NB, son of the late Walter and Charlotte (Myles) McAuley. Mac was a WWII veteran serving with the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals as a Sergeant in the United Kingdom and Continental Europe. He joined the Public Service of Canada retiring in 1976. Mac enjoyed curling, bowling, square dancing and volunteering. For over 17 years he and Louise volunteered at the Saint John Seafarers Mission. In 2007 they were the first couple to receive the “Volunteer Spirit Award” from the Saint John Volunteer Centre. This is awarded annually in memory of Janet Blanchard. Mac also served for a time on the Board of Directors of the Seafarers Mission. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Louise; daughter, Barbara of AB; son, Stephen “Steve” of Kingston Peninsula; four grandchildren, Sarah, Christopher, Tyson and Brie; two great grandchildren, Alexis and Hadley; one sister, Jean Fuller, of North York, ON; sisters-in-law, Jean Seymour, of Calgary, AB, Marcie Dominey (Rod), of Dartmouth, NS; many nieces and nephews. In keeping with Mac’s wishes there will be no visitation. A funeral service will be held 11:00 am, Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Kennebecasis Community Funeral Home, 152 Pettingill Road, Quispamsis, (506) 849-2119. A reception will follow at the funeral home. Interment will be in the family plot at Kirk Hill Cemetery, Sussex, NB. In Mac’s memory remembrances may be made to the Alzheimer Society or a charity of the donor’s choice. Online donations and condolences may be made at: www.kennebecasisfh.com