JOSEPH (JOE) DAWSON MYLES

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JOSEPH (JOE) DAWSON MYLES
August 13, 1932 - April 2, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Joe Myles announces his sudden passing on April 2, 2019 at Riverview Health Centre.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of more than 60 years, Patricia ("Patty-Mae"); his children, Joe and Mary Lou, and his grandchildren, Evan and Elyse, as well as his extended family and many friends, old and new.
He was born at home in Winnipeg to Dawson and Mary Myles, and is predeceased by his sister Edith.
He lived in Winnipeg all his life. He attended the University of Manitoba to become a chartered accountant and spent most of his career working for the federal government. He enjoyed managing a team, cooking steaks for the group on work road trips and was the "slugger" who could be counted on for home runs on the staff baseball team. He had a beautiful voice for which he won awards. He sang in church choirs from the age of five years and performed in musicals throughout high school and university. Even at Riverview, he graced the halls with songs for the staff and other residents. He had a wonderful sense of humour that he shared with family and friends. He was a born entertainer. His Donald Duck voice brought a smile to countless children. He brought life to every gathering. Even within the last year while at Riverview he performed in a starring role as the villain in a movie put together with the residents on 3 West.
He was an exceptionally talented cook. He was at his happiest when watching others enjoy a meal he had prepared. He did not let Winnipeg winters stop him from barbecuing year round. He prepared incredible feasts for the legendary Christmas Eve parties he and Pat hosted for their children and friends when they were teenagers and young adults.
He was a wonderful loving father and grandfather. His generosity of spirit was immense. His smile was mischievous and contagious.
The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the staff of 3 West at Riverview, who provided wonderful care, allowing him to embrace his time with them with enthusiasm. We think that he would want to leave us with his favourite words of wisdom, that he repeated whenever we had to part: "If you can't be good, be careful". We are so deeply grateful for his life and for the love we shared.
In accordance with Joe's wishes a private family prayer service has been held.
If friends so desire, a donation may be made in his memory to Riverview Health Centre Foundation, Winnipeg Humane Society or the charity of your choice.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 13, 2019