Ernest H.Giles, Jr. 69 of Marden Road, Boothbay, passed away peacefully at home with his beloved family at his side.

Ernest was the son of Ernest Giles Sr. and Ida Andrews Giles.

Ernest grew up in Boothbay and attended local schools. He started working with his family, Milton Giles & Sons Construction. He later went to work at the Gamage Shipyard in East Boothbay as a welder. He moved onto Bath Iron Works as a welder than later worked as a machinist until he retired with at least 30 years work at BIW.

Ernest was a member of the Boothbay Fish and Game Association. He loved his gardening. Was a wonderful husband and went out of this way to always help his children.

Ernest leaves his wife of 49 years, Linda of Boothbay, daughter Valerie Giles of Boothbay, daughter Claire and husband David Cole of Strong, Son Christopher Giles of Livermore Falls, sisters Judith Giles Johnson of Boothbay, Laurie and husband Ron Abbott of Boothbay Harbor, grandson Nicholas Cole of Strong, grandson Kyle Wilson of Boothbay and granddaughter Cameron Serina of Portland. As well as many nieces and nephews

A service to celebrate Ernest’s life will be held Monday August 28th 2017, 2 p.m. at the Evergreen Cemetery on the Barters Island Road, Boothbay.