Leith Fennor Miles
18 May 1925 – 4 July 2023
Leith Fennor Miles
18 May 1925 – 4 July 2023
MILES Leith Fennor (QSM, J.P. Retired): With love and sadness Leith’s family sadly announce his gentle passing at Trinity Rest Home and Hospital, Hawera on Tuesday 4th July 2023, aged 98 years. Much loved husband of the late Enid, and the late Margaret. Dearly loved father and father in law of Alan and Jane (Canada), Ross and Christine (Matamata), Marilyn and Robert Surgenor (Hawera), Alison and Murray McEwen (New Plymouth). Loved grandfather of Glen, Robert and Jennifer (Canada), John (deceased), Joanne and Darryl (Palmerston North), David and Kylie (Hawera), Katy and Ben (Australia), and Guy and Petra (New Plymouth). Great grandad of Tylor, Kieran, Jordan, Max, Emily, Ben, Toby, Alice, and Jack. Friends and family are warmly invited to attend a service of celebration and farewell for Leith which will be held at St Joseph’s Catholic Church Hawera, Thursday 13th July 2023 at 11am, after which he will be laid to rest with Enid at the Hawera Cemetery.
Notice by Harding’s Funerals
Tributes
Thank you, Leith, for your quiet strength, gentle humour and support that you and Enid provided. Without this I would not have the successful career and independence that I have enjoyed for the past 40 years, or indeed the lovely family that I have. Leith played a major role in my early years, helping myself and 3 of my siblings to develop a life outside the exclusive brethren. He found us a foster home with a wonderful family, the wicked Williamsons, where we learnt about life outside the Peebs, and the things that many others take for granted. I know Leith supported many young people in his role as Senior Sergeant and have no doubt his gentle strength helped many others in the way that it helped us. We often visited Leith when we returned to Hawera, and his and Enid’s hospitality, warmth and interest in our children and lives will remain with us.
Farewell Leith You were a gentleman You worked with my wife at the Police bowling Tournament at Hawera Park Bowling Club I new you well and had great talks Hawera is a better place for work in the Hawera Police and your community Support. Rest in Peace.
We all have many fond memories of grandad. Benny would like to share that he still remembers Grandad’s great big hugs when he got to meet him and Emily still remembers first meeting him during our NZ trip in 2016. We are grateful that our children got to have that time with him.
A true gentleman now Heavens gain. I met Leith when I did Electoral work in the 1990's. He was a person I admired for his patience, knowledge and kindness and he always had a smile and shared a chat when ever we crossed paths. Condolences to the family who will no doubt carry on your legacy. RIP Leith.
A wonderful man to work for and a friend to everyone. Leith and Enid took Marilyn & I under their wing when we moved to Hawera in the mid 70's and they were involved in many of our family happenings. They both always took a great interest in the children. I hold great memories of Leiths mentoring in policing. Our sincerest condolences to all of the family. Unfortunately Nettie and I are unable to attend the service as we are presently out of the Country but we will be with you all in spirit. Rest in Peace Leith for a life well lived in service.
An absolute gentleman. Rest in peace Mr Miles.
Notice by Harding’s Funerals
A simple way to share tributes, receive service reminders, and send flowers or support.
Join the Waitlist