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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. John Taylor Miles on July 15, 2026, at the age of 80, following a courageous battle with pneumonia. Born and raised in Toronto, John was predeceased by his parents, Harold Williams Miles and Ruth Taylor Miles, and by his sister, Linda “Nin” Miles Ingram.
John attended St. Michael’s High School, where he graduated with honours, before entering the pre-medical program at the University of Toronto. He began his medical career as a family physician in Thunder Bay, then returned to Toronto to complete his surgical residency. He went on to specialize in vascular surgery, a field then in its infancy that demanded exceptional precision, innovation, and expertise. John spent most of his career at Trillium Health Partners, where he cared for thousands of patients and later served as Chief of Staff, a role he deeply cherished. His contributions to patient care, surgical excellence, and hospital leadership left a lasting impact on the organization and the community he served.
Beyond medicine, John had a great love for the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing and hunting with lifelong friends from Glenora. His happiest place, however, was Rattrays Lake in the Ottawa Valley, where he spent countless summers with family and friends. It was there that many of his fondest memories were made and where he felt most at peace.
John is lovingly remembered by his dear wife, Shelly; his daughter, Jessica (Tom); his stepdaughters, Lindsey (Tolga) and Shannon (Erik); his grandchildren, Lennon, Conor, Rowan, Emily, Alexandra, and Jack; his sister, Kathryn Miles Tucker; and many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2026 from 1:00PM-4:00PM in the Rock Garden Great Room at the Royal Botanical Gardens, 1185 York Blvd., Hamilton ON.
In lieu of flowers, donations in John’s memory may be made to Trillium Health Partners or Stedman Community Hospice.
The family extends heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Levante Charlotte Villa, Brantford General Hospital, and Stedman Community Hospice for the compassionate care they provided John during his final days.
May he rest in peace, forever at ease on the dock of the bay.
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