Douglas Edmund NILES

Douglas Edmund Niles Douglas Edmund Niles, dear husband of Valerie (Hull) Niles, passed away suddenly at his home April 5, 2002 at the age of 73. Son of Howard and Lillian Niles, he was a lifelong resident of the Kingston area. He lived his younger years on Wolfe Island where he attended elementary school #13 and high school SS#14. Douglas held many interesting positions of employment through the years. He was an Acting Mate on the Wolfe Island Ferry, a guard at Joyceville Penitentiary and a driver/general helper for Kingston Transit before he retired nine years ago. Douglas was a member of the Anglican Church. He was very active in social activities. An avid standardbred horse man, he owned and trained horses for sulky racing for several years. He is survived by his wife Valerie; sisters, Audrey Gurnsey, and Jean (Raymond) Fargo; brother, Sherman (Pearl) Niles; sons, Stephen (Julie) Niles and Jeffrey (Susan) Niles; daughter, Nedra (Ray Leahul); mother-in-law Ruth Hull; brother-in-law, Graydon (Debbie) Hull; and seven grandchildren. Dear nephew of Wallace and Joan Niles, he is survived by several nieces and nephews and special great great uncle to Noah and Alexis Nybom. He will be forever missed by Danielle and Mike Murphy. Douglas was predeceased by his parents, and father-in-law Raymond Hull. the funeral was held April 9, 2002 with Rev. Bill Clarke officiating. Pallbearers were nephews Niles Gurnsey, Kendall Niles, Pernell Niles, Darrell Niles, Adam Hull, Frank MacRae. Flower bearers were Jo Ann Horton, Adriane Newsham and Dillon Niles. Interment was at Christ Church Cemetery, Wolfe Island. 074343 4/27/2002- ID272779 - Kingston Whig Standard