Miles C. Cropley Sr.

VANCEBORO– Miles C. Cropley, Sr., 72, died peacefully September 23, 2007, surrounded by his family at Calais Regional Hospital. He was born July 3rd, 1935, the son of the late Miles and Helen (Swaney) Cropley.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Patricia (Patsy) Cropley of Vanceboro; three sons, Chris McLaughlin and wife Mary of McAdam, N.B., Miles Cropley, Jr., Billy Cropley and wife Corinna of Vanceboro; two daughters, Carolyn Osborne and fiancé, Roger King of McAdam, N.B., Beth Ruby of Portland; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ferne Farnham of East Machias, Joan Brakeman and husband Burr of Vanceboro; one uncle, John Swaney of Hartford, CT; cousins, several nieces, nephews, and lots of friends who will greatly miss him. Miles was predeceased by two sisters, Mabel June and Carol Ann.

Miles was an avid fisherman and had many friends who enjoyed fishing with him. He enjoyed many mornings sistting with his friends, talking and enjoying good stories. He served in the U.S. Army for two years and in the reserves for 10 years. He retired from Maine Central Railroad after 40+ years. He was also a member of the American Legion and Knights of Pythias.

A memorial service will be heald Saturday, September 29th, at 2:00 p.m. at the Vanceboro Methodist Church. A luncheon will follow at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Vanceboro Methodist. Church in Miles’ name. Arrangements with Clay Funeral Home-Bartlett Chapel, 24 Houlton Road, Danforth, ME 04424.