GEORGE WILLIAM (BILL) GILES

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GEORGE WILLIAM (BILL) GILES On February 13, 2008, George William Bill Giles of Edmonton passed away at the Kipnes Centre for Veterans in Edmonton at the age of 89 years. Bill served in a theatre of war during World War II in England, North Africa and Italy as a member of the Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry. He retired from Canada Post after a lengthy career as a mail carrier. Bill was born of Lillian and George Giles on May 2, 1919 in his parents' home in Manigotagan, on Lake Winnipeg in Manitoba. Bill is survived by his son, Rev Douglas W. Giles (Elise); two grandchildren, Loralei (Ken) Petersen and John (Valerie) Mitchell; three great-grandchildren, Rebecca (Jason) Reynolds, Dustin Mitchell and Andrew Mitchell; and one great-great-grandchild, Drake Reynolds. Bill was predeceased by his loving wife Joyce (Franks) and daughter Lynnette (Bill) Mitchell. He was also predeceased by three sisters, Muriel, Dorothy, and Lillian, and two brothers, Gordon and Fred. He leaves behind his sister, Winnifred Pettipas. The family members would like to thank the staff of the Kipnes Centre for Veterans for their excellent care and heartfelt concern. The memorial service will be held in the Wild Rose Chapel at Connelly-McKinley Funeral Home, 10011-114 Street, Edmonton on February 22, 2008 at 3 p.m. Those who wish to make a memorial donation may send it directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Condolences may be sent to www.connelly-mckinley.com.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 18, 2008