William Arthur Niles

Baileyville – William Arthur “Bill” Niles, 56, passed away Friday, August 12, 2011 at his home with his loving family by his side. Bill was born in St. Stephen, N.B. on April 26, 1955, son of William and Janet (Wheelock) Niles. He attended Woodland High School in Baileyville but left school early to help take care of his siblings. Bill held various jobs including working at the O.S.B. Plant in Baileyville, DiCenzo’s, driving truck, the stud mill, and most recently was a shift supervisor for Fulghum Fibres in Baileyville. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing, four wheeling, gardening, woodworking, fixing things and helping others. Bill was predeceased by his father, William Niles. Surviving are his loving wife Laurie Niles; three children, Jessica Niles, Tabitha Smith and her husband Jeff, and Katlyn Niles, all of Baileyville; his mother Janet Niles and her companion John Haley of Alexander; six grandchildren, Jacob Sibley, Elijah Niles-Cowell, Ariana Niles-Cowell; and Halie, Jaydn and Riley Smith; his sister Deb Demmons and her husband Joe of Meddybemps; four brothers, Kenny Niles and his wife Lois of Calais, Dana Niles and his wife Betty Lou of Alexander, Mike Niles and his wife Justina of Alexander, and David Niles of Baring; a sister-in-law Sue Howland of Calais; many nieces and nephews; special friend Jody Dyer; his “crew” at Fulghum Fibres; and his feline companion, Rascal. A celebration of Bill’s life will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at Mays Funeral Home, 26 Church St., Calais. Burial will follow in Woodland Cemetery, Baileyville. A gathering of friends and family will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, August 20, at his home, 10 Berry Lane in Baileyville.