U.S. Navy World War II veteran
LYNNFIELD — Robert D. Miles, 96, a longtime resident of Lynnfield and more recently of Brooksby Village in Peabody, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House.
He was born in Milton to the late Clarence and Grace (Allen) Miles. He was the beloved husband of Nancy (Mickler) Miles, with whom he shared almost 70 years of marriage.
Bob graduated from Woburn High School in 1945 and at the age of 17, joined the U.S. Navy, serving as a navigator aboard a destroyer escort during World War II. Graduating from Northeastern in 1953 with a BS in Finance and Insurance, he began a 40-year career in investments with Kidder Peabody and then with Morgan Stanley until retirement.
Bob loved both golf and gardening, and was a true history fan, both ancient and modern. He was also an avid Red Sox and Celtics fan.
In addition to his beloved wife Nancy, Bob is survived by his four children: Peter and his partner MaryEllen Winn of Scituate; Karen Paladino and her husband Edward of Portland, Oregon; Bruce and his wife Ellen of Lynnfield; David and his wife Jennifer of Boxford; Ulla and Bernie Belanger; extended family of Ottawa; as well as 11 grandchildren, five great grandchildren and his pet kitty companion Abigail, aka “Abbie.”
A celebration of Bob’s life will be held on July 15, 2023 at 12 p.m. at the Brooksby Village Chapel. Assisting the family with arrangements is O’Donnell Cremations, Funerals, Celebrations, 167 Maple St. (Route 62), Danvers, Massachusetts. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Care Dimensions, Danvers or the Mass Audubon Society. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.odonnellfuneralservice.com.