Stanley Anthony Miles
elevated zM9ID With sadness, yet profound gratitude, for a long and happy life, we share that Stanley Anthony (Tony) Miles born June 13, 1929 passed peacefully at his home on January 4, 2025 surrounded by family. His greatest joy and accomplishment was his family. He leaves behind his loving wife Margaret, of 68 years. Tony was the dear father of Sally (Herb), Steve (Nina), Peter (Cathy), John (Jennifer), and Jen (Dave). He was the deeply loved Grandad of Laura (Luke), Mike (Gillian), David (Timea), Samantha (Trip), Ian, Alex, Ben (Sarah), Chris, Kelly, Simon, Rachael, Emma, Abby, and Maddie. His life was complete with the arrival of his beloved great grandchildren Annika, Claire, Nathan, Adam, Lizzie, Callum, George, Arthur, and one more expected in February. He was predeceased by his dear sister Pam and brother David.
elevated zM9ID Born and raised in India to British parents, educated as a Civil Engineer in London, England, and immigrated to Canada in the 1950s. He was proud of his career as an engineer, and worked in Canada and around the world. He was known for being a true gentleman, grateful and selfless. Some of the things Dad loved most were travelling, sketching, spending time on his sailboat and in his garden. His ability to make just about anything with wood is legendary, and has been passed along to his many children and grandchildren. He taught us laughter is good for the soul, keeping his sense of humour to the end.
elevated zM9ID Deepest thanks to his dear caregivers Vanessa, and Oma, and the staff at Community Care at Home.
elevated zM9ID If the definition of a life well lived is to have loved and been loved then his was surely the best of lives. He will live on through the lives and hearts of his family.
elevated zM9ID Funeral will be held at Annunciation Church, 3 Combermere Dr, North York on Thursday January 9 at 10am. Reception to follow.
elevated zM9ID If you so choose, in lieu of flowers, please send donations to Sleeping Children Around the World or The Hospital for Sick Children.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss Jen. Condolences to you and your family. What a life he lead and what a beautiful family he created! Sending hugs!
We will always remember Tony as a kind, gentle lovely man with many great stories who led a full and interesting life, who loved to laugh and was always smiling. My sympathy to the family as he will be missed however you can take comfort in a life well lived for sure.
Jen I am so sorry to hear about your loss of your dad. I know how much you loved him. Keeping you and your family in my prayers during this hard time
“I’m so sorry for your loss. Your dad was such a kind, warm-hearted man with incredible talents. His stories were captivating, and he had a special gift for making everyone feel welcomed and included. He truly brought joy and laughter to those around him, and he will be deeply missed.”
Bob and I are so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Your dad was such a wonderful man – one of the best. He was always so kind to me; made me feel so welcome at your home growing up. The coming weeks will be very difficult – there’s no way around that. But I hope the memories of him – yours and those outside your family who let you know how much he meant to them (and I know there will be many) – will buoy you through the hardest days. Sending you all much love, especially to your mum, and our deepest condolences 🤍
So sorry to hear about your Loss of your dear father. Our sympathy to the family. Tony lived and enjoyed his life to the fullest.
We have wonderful memories of a wonderful man. A life well lived surrounded by loving family.
The Bell family
A true gen ! Tony, you will forever be missed. I was so fortunate to have met you. Condolences to the Miles family. May his soul RIP
We are so very sorry for the loss of your father. He sounds like a wonderful man who was very much loved by all. Our condolences to the family.
Thank you, Jen, for conveying the sad news regarding you father. No matter how prepared we are for this inevitable event it is still very painful. As your mum will attest, Gwen and I enjoyed so much our annual ritual of driving to the Stratford Festival and spending a few days spoiling ourselves at the shows and restaurants.
We also tried to emulate your wonderful family that we so greatly respected and admired. Tony is now a memory but a very happy one at that. George (Rogan)
Margaret and family, I was sorry to learn of your loss but impressed with the life Tony led. It sounds like your family were blessed with wonderful man and I hope fond memories will help with the many feelings that will arise. I trust family support will sustain you all and eventually find the joy that Tony lived. Thank you for sharing him with so many. Take care
Gwen Farrow Serenata Singers
Margaret
Sending deepest condolences
Dear Tony,
I miss you after so many years of friendship with you at the Annunciation Church. As a fellow lectors in the weekday morning mass and coffee buddies at the Parkway Mall McDonald’s. God has put you, Jim and I together!
You were the best story teller that I know, telling us about your WW2 experience, your engineering projects and family. You live a good life. You are a beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather!
All good things come to an end. You will continue to live in our memory, for generations. 🙏🙏🙏
Margaret I am very sorry to hear you lost your loving husband. I will never forget your family attending our annual
Concerts and holding up signs of encouragement for you.
It was very obvious that you and your husband worked together to raise a happy and joyous family.
Sending my deepest sympathies.
We were so very sorry to hear this sad news. We will miss Uncle Tony. He was such a kind, warm and mellow man. So proud of his beloved family. A favourite with us all.
We send our sincere condolences and love to you.
Liz, Simon, Primrose, Beatrice and Albert