William L. Giles, 88, of Concord, died at Concord Hospital Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014, following a long illness that he fought bravely.

Bill was born in Malden, Mass. on June 16, 1926, the son of William L. Giles Sr. and Anne Dobbins Giles. Bill leaves his wife of 63 years, Norma (Muse) Giles and their four children, Alan W. Giles, of Penacook and his wife, Kay (Davant) Giles, Barry E. Giles of Concord and his girlfriend, Patricia Turner, Brian M. Giles of Concord and his wife, Maria (Norling) Giles and Cynthia A. (Giles) Clark of Bedford and her husband, Richard Clark. He is also survived by his sister, Joan Daley of Billerica , Mass.

Bill was a gentle, caring man and a loving grandfather ("Gumpa") to his grandchildren, Lynda, her husband, Kevin, Adric, Lauren, Cadence, Brandon and Alissa. He enjoyed spending time with his family and pets, loved roller coasters and was a loyal Boston Bruins fan. He served our country in the Navy for four years on a submarine and destroyer before attending Northeastern University where he earned a degree in engineering. He worked for Brew Company in Concord for 34 years before reluctantly retiring in 1999.

Bill was also a gifted artist whose many beautiful paintings will forever grace the homes of his family and friends. His presence in the Giles family will be missed every day.

Visiting hours will be held Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Bennett Funeral Home, 3 Church St.,(the brick building), Concord.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 12:30 p.m. at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 180 Loudon Road, Concord.

Interment will follow at 2:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen.

Bennett Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Messages of condolence may be offered at bennettfuneral.com.

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Published by Concord Monitor on Sep. 14, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for William Giles

7 Entries

Karen and Wayne Davis

September 19, 2014

Dear Barry and Family,

We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad.

It's always so difficult to lose a loved one.

May God heal your broken hearts.

Nick Nichols

September 16, 2014

To the Giles Family,

On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Bill's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and all SUBVETS and their families have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Bill will always be remembered as a “Brother of the Phin” and a great Patriot.

TMSN(SS) William L. Giles
US Navy Submarine Veteran
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch

Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate

Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, Base Chaplain

Mary Kely

September 15, 2014

To Alan, Kay, Lynda and Kevin we send our heartfelt condolences. Though we never met Bill, we can tell by your stories, comments and his art that we saw in Lynda and Kevin's home that he was a very interesting man. I enjoyed the detail about the roller coasters. May Bill rest in peace. Mary and Fern

Karen Keller-Williams

September 15, 2014

Maria - sorry for the loss of your father-in-law. It is wonderful that Cadence was able to grow up knowing him. Take care - Blessings.

Raymond Fritz

September 15, 2014

To Norma, Alan (Kay), Barry (Patricia), Brian (Maria), Cynthia (Richard), Joan, and all of Bill's family and friends: On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (USSVI), please accept our sincere condolences. May God bring to your hearts, peace, comfort, and healing. We are grateful for Bill's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service. … “Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country."

So, heavenly Father add his name to the roll
Of our departed shipmates still on patrol.
Let them know that we who survive
Will always keep their memories alive.

Bless those who serve beneath the deep,
Through lonely hours their vigils keep.
May peace their mission ever be!
Protect each one, we ask of Thee.

Bless those at home who wait and pray
For their return by night and day.

William L. Giles, TMSN, US Navy, Now on Eternal Patrol.
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate
His record is now posted online in the Eternal Patrol file on the USSVI website.

Rev. Ray Fritz, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.

Susan Seper

September 14, 2014

Alan, Kay and family so sorry for your loss you are in my thoughts and prayers. May Bill rest in peace

Janice Tibbetts

September 13, 2014

Dear Cynthia and family,
I know you will miss him greatly. Having lost my dad this year, I know there will be many sad and somber days ahead. Take comfort and support from each other. Peace to you all.

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