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Bryan Miles (30 Oct 1938 - 25 May 2017)

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Lewis Solomon Funeral Service

Funeral Service

Location: Medway Crematorium Robin Hood Lane Chatham ME5 9QU
Date: 26th Jun 2017
Time: 12.30pm

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In loving memory of Bryan John Miles who sadly passed away on 25th May 2017 after a short stay in hospital due to fibrosis of the lungs. Described as a lovely person and a gentleman by family and friends.

His family would love you to join them at his funeral to celebrate his life and afterwards to give him a good send off at his local pub The Six Bells, Old Perry Street, Northfleet, Kent DA11 8BT.

Bryan, known as Tom to his family because his father's name was Thomas, was born in 1938 and had many stories of experiencing the Second World War as a child. When he was eighteen he was called up for National Service. He served in the army for two years, mainly in Sharjah, Bahrain and Malta, all the while writing letters and sending photos to his sweetheart Barbara, who he married in 1960.
He built his own chalet bungalow in the mid-sixties which he lived in until he passed away. He brought up his family there, son Peter, who sadly passed away 22 years ago, and daughter Andrea, who misses her Dad so much.
He started his own car body repair business, B J Miles Accident Repair Specialists, in 1975 which eventually became a family business with Barbara, Peter, Andrea and her husband Marc all working alongside Bryan for many years until he retired in 2003.
On retirement his many projects included building a greenhouse, redesigning his garden to include a pond and vegetable beds, and renovating a classic Morgan to show standards.
In 2015 he was hit by a lorry and diagnosed with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis in the same week. The injury diminished his chances of fighting the disease and though his lungs and body were strong from years of hard work, he could no longer continue his active lifestyle and gradually succumbed.
He is greatly missed by Barbara, Andrea and Marc, sisters Jean and Dawn, brother-in-law Pete, and brother-in-law Ken and sister-in-law Peg, but will be remembered with love and affection forever.

Amy Rowley donated £50 in memory of Bryan

Sending all our deepest sympathy and condolences. Tom will be dearly missed by many. All our love always, The Rowley's xxx

23/07/2017

John Pearey wrote

So sorry for your loss, love John and Trish

27/06/2017

Amy Rowley wrote

Sending our love and condolences to you all. Tommy will be dearly missed. Lots of love, The Rowley's xxx

27/06/2017

John Thurgood donated £30 in memory of Bryan

A Privilege to have known you.

26/06/2017

Comments

Thank you for the donation John xxx

Posted by Andrea on 27/06/2017 Report abuse

Dawn Simmons posted a picture

Brian with his sisters Jean and Dawn

25/06/2017

Comments

Ah thanks for posting this! I can really see it's Jean and Dawn. Dad looks very much like Peter when he was a little boy here. It's his cheeky smile! xxx

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Dawn Simmons posted a picture

Brian with his mum, dad and sisters Jean and Dawn

25/06/2017

Ray Sperinck donated £30 in memory of Bryan

25/06/2017

Lydia Simmons wrote

Rest in peace Bryan xx

Love Mark, Toni Josh & Lydia xx

25/06/2017

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Thank you, and thanks for joining us yesterday Mark and Toni xxx

Posted by Andrea on 27/06/2017 Report abuse
And thank you for the beautiful floral tribute for Dad xxx

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Derek Cresswell donated £30 in memory of Bryan

In Loving memory of Bryan,

25/06/2017

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Thank you for your donation xxx

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Thank you for your donation xx

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Dave & Sheila Jeffery donated £40 in memory of Bryan

A special man who will never be forgotten. God bless you Bryan xx

24/06/2017

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Thank you Dave and Sheila. You were great friends and neighbours to Dad xxx

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Ray & Jean Todd lit a candle

24/06/2017

Ray & Jean Todd donated £50 in memory of Bryan

It has been our pleasure to know you for many years . You will be sorely missed and our hearts go out to your family.

24/06/2017