Kenneth “Roy” Giles, 80, of Boothbay, passed away Aug. 25 at his home.
Roy was born Oct. 22, 1930 in Boothbay, the son of the late Milton Andrews Giles and Lena Campbell Giles.
He attended local Boothbay schools, later working for many years as a construction worker for his family’s company, Milton Giles & Sons. He retired in 1991. He loved nature and spending time in the outdoors. He also enjoyed walking his dog, “Kane.”
He was predeceased by his parents and son, Milton A. Giles, who died in 1983.
Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Josephine “Josie” Giles of Boothbay; stepson, Michael Bradshaw of Nottingham, England; stepdaughters, Josephine John of Watertown, Conn. and Justina John-Taylor of Boothbay; sister, Evelyn Giles of Boothbay; brother, Carlton Giles of Boothbay; and step-grandchildren, Chelsea Haggett of Wiscasset and Trevor Kistenmacher of Collegeville, Penn.
Graveside service to celebrate Roy’s life 3 p.m., Fri., Sept. 9 at the Evergreen Cemetery, Barter’s Island Rd., Boothbay with Rev. Al Roberts officiating.
Should friends desire, contributions in Roy’s memory may be made to Boothbay Region Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 280, Boothbay, ME 04537 or Boothbay Fire Department, P.O. Box 304, Boothbay, ME 04537.
You are invited to share your condolences, photos, and memories with the Giles family by visiting their Book of Memories at www.hallfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 975 Wiscasset Rd., Boothbay.
