Edward (Ed or Eddie) Francis Miles, 93, has finally passed away in Colchester, June 19, 2025, due to just being old. He was a long-time resident of Williston but had resided at Green Mountain Nursing and Rehab Center for the past seven years. Edward was born on December 3, 1931, in Williston, Vt., to Emerson and Adeline (Paya) Miles. Edward was known by all in town as the bicycle repair guy. Many would recognize Edward walking back and forth to his bike shop several times a day. He was a very content man both when he was home and/or at his bike shop.

When children had a flat tire or a broken bicycle chain or needed a new bike pedal, they knew to go see Ed. He would also help out many of the town's folks in fixing their lawnmowers. Lawn Mowers and riding lawn mower tractors were another especially favorite of Ed's. He was also known to take apart wristwatches and put them back together. His true love however was his big tractor. His tractor had a lawnmower deck and snowblower attachment. He loved to clear the snow in the driveway during the winter months. In his earlier years he had worked at Earl's Bicycle's, located then in Burlington. He also worked part time for the Town of Williston in which he plowed the village sidewalks of snow. Lastly, Ed worked as a janitor for the Williston Armory. Ed was a dedicated man, slow in nature, but very dependable.

Ed was predeceased by his parents, Emerson and Adeline, a brother, Emerson J. Miles, his half brother, Earl WIlkenson and sister in law, Marsha Wilkenson. He leaves behind his sister-in-law, Shirley I. Miles of Williston, whom he resided with. He also leaves his nieces and nephews, Colleen J. O'Brien of White River Jct. Vt., Susan A. (Shaun) Trombley of Highgate, Vt, Lawrence E. (Lisa) Miles, of Colchester, Vt, James C. (Lynn) Miles, of Wallkill, NY, Keith Nelson-Miles (John) of Presque Isle, Me., A private ceremony will take place at the Williston East Cemetery where he will join his brother, Emerson, in the family plot.