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Walter George Myles

 

            Walter G. Myles of Malden died Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at the Harborside Health Care in Wakefield, he was 72.  Born on May 9, 1935 in Exeter, England, he was the son of the late Walter and Hilda (Brend) Myles.  Walter’s family moved from England and settled in Malden when he was only six months old.  He was raised and educated in Malden and was a graduate from the Malden Trade School.  Walter went to work for the Summit Press co. in Chelsea as a paper cutter until his retirement.  Walter married his sweetheart, Karla E. (Ahlberg) in 1957 in St. Theresa’s Church, Everett.  The couple spent 50 years in marriage together; raising and caring for their family.  Walter was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Parish in Malden and was also a past choir member.  He loved to build things from scratch and also loved woodworking.  Walter was very friendly and loved to chat with his neighbors.   

            Walter is survived by his wife, Karla E. Myles, his children, Duane A. Myles of No. Reading, Cynthia A. Kerrigan of Malden, and Laura M. Myles of Melrose, his brother, David Myles of Florida, his grandchildren, Craig O'Neill and Andrea Myles, and his great-granddaughter, Lola.  Walter is also survived by many nieces.     

  In addition to his parents, Walter was preceded in death by his brother, Arthur Myles and his sisters, June Olson and Yvonne Dorazio.

            Visitation will be held in the Weir MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144 Salem St. Malden on Sunday, July 29, 2007 from 2 to 6 PM.  Cremation will be held privately. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Walter’s memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association / Mass Chapter, 330 Congress Street, Suite 5 / 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02210.

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