It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved father Reverend Walter Melville Biles at the age of 91, October 6, 2025 at the Dr Albert O’Manhony Memorial Manor in Clarenville.
He was born in St. Anthony on August 19, 1934, the youngest of four children to Harrison and Emma Biles. He lost his father at age 6 and was raised by Uncle Sid and Aunt Mary Fowler. In 1952, he married Ethel Patey and they had 6 children together. He finished high school and through correspondence received his Third Class Power Engineer Certificate. He worked with the International Grenfell Mission for 28 years as a maintenance engineer and the chief engineer of the power plant.
At the of age 50, he embarked on a new career. One year at Memorial University and 3 years at Atlantic School of Theology Halifax. After attaining his Batchelor of Theology, he was ordained as a minister of the United Church of Canada. Walter served Pastoral Charges of Springdale, Channel, Grand Bank and Old Perlican, he retired in 1999 settling in Milton and Shoal Harbour with his wife Ethel of 70 years
He is predeceased by his parents Harrison and Emma Jane Biles, Aunt Mary and Uncle Sid Fowler, wife Ethel, son Randy, grandson Justin Ghory, brothers Thomas and Lewis, sister Bertha
Left to mourn with fond and loving memories, Audrey (Bob), Valma (Rod), Sharon (Stephen), Roxanne (Brian), Elaine (Andre). Grandchildren Rick (Tenisha), Michael (Kimberley,) Philip, Samantha (MacKenzie), great-granddaughters Abigail, Keirah, McKinley; leaving to mourn numerous nephews, nieces and extended family.
Resting at Fewer’s Funeral Home in Clarenville on Thursday, October 9, 2025 from 3-7 P.M. Funeral service to take place from Fewer’s Memorial Chapel, Clarenville on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. Interment to follow at the United Cemetery, Milton-George’s Brook. On behalf of all the family, we would like to thank all the staff of the Clarenville Protective Care Community Residence and the Dr Albert O’Mahony Memorial Manor for their outstanding support and care of our dad over the last three years.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to a charity of ones choice.
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Wayne & Heather Barbour says
October 7, 2025 at 9:33 pmTo the Biles Family,
Sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. I have many fond memories of times spent around the kitchen table at their home in St. Anthony. Your Mom and Dad showed true hospitality and love as they welcomed me into their home. As a young Christian at the time they helped me grow and mature in my faith by their words and by their everyday life. They were a great Christian couple who had a positive impact on my life.. In later years it was our privilege to visit with them in Georges Brook / Shoal Harbor and rekindle our friendship..
Kathy & Rick Hutchings says
October 8, 2025 at 9:52 amVal & Rod, we are very sorry for your family’s loss.
Beverly says
October 8, 2025 at 2:04 pmMy condolences to Rev Biles Family .I will remember your dad for the smile he always had and the prayers he shared with us.He liked it when we played the hymns ,he sang along .His face lite up every time he saw his family . Fly high with angels Rev Biles .
Loretta Hussey says
October 8, 2025 at 10:23 amTo Audrey, Velma, Sharon, Roxanne, Elaine and families.
So sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad, our Uncle. Hang on to the precious memories you have of him and celebrate his life. May God wrap his loving arms around you all and give you comfort and strength during these difficult days. Keeping you in our prayers and sending our love. God Bless.
Loretta(Biles) Hussey and Heber.
Ruby(Biles) Kean and Frank.
Audrey says
October 16, 2025 at 6:12 pmThank you for your kind words. They are greatly appreciated.
Henry and Barb Wiens says
October 8, 2025 at 10:37 amDear family of Walter Biles. We are blessed to know Val and Rod, who have shared stories of Walter with us. He was much loved and respected and will be deeply missed. In Jesus, we have the very real hope and assurance of a grand reunion one day. May the God of all comfort bring you peace.
Sylvia Meadus says
October 9, 2025 at 11:04 amSo sorry to hear of Rev. Biles passing. Will sure miss seeing him at the Manor and that beautiful smile and “thumbs up”whenever he saw us….
Thinking if all his family at this time. Hugs.
Scott Norman says
October 8, 2025 at 2:46 pmI am so sorry for your loss. He will be greatly missed by many. I will definitely miss him at the manor and the times we laughed and shared. My condolences to the family at this time.
Audrey says
October 16, 2025 at 6:15 pmThank you for your kind words and the care you provided Dad
Audrey says
October 16, 2025 at 6:22 pmScott; Thank you for your kind words and the care you provided Dad
Rev.George and Anne Kean says
October 8, 2025 at 6:31 pmTo Audrey,Velma,Sharon,Roxanne,Elaine and families.
So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing . We attended Memorial and Atlantic School of Theology together .For two years in Nova Scotia we lived in the same house ,your mom and dad upstairs and Anne and I downstairs .We shared many conversations , lunches , laughs and serious times together .At this time Anne and I share your loss and sorrow.
Your: mom and dad were true Christians and are now united once more in heaven .We will keep you all in our prayers ,God bless .
Leona Biles-Hamlyn says
October 8, 2025 at 7:11 pmCondolences to all the family. So sorry to hear about the passing of Uncle Walter. I have fond memories of him. We were very proud to have uncle Walter to officiate
our Wedding ceremony in St.Anthony in 1988. Sending lots of love and prayers your way. God bless you all at this sad time.
Audrey says
October 16, 2025 at 6:18 pmThank you for your prayers and kind words at this time of loss.
Audrey says
October 16, 2025 at 6:20 pmThank you for your prayers and kind words at this at our time of loss.
Dianne and Keith Hodder says
October 8, 2025 at 7:39 pmTo the Biles family: So sorry for the loss of your father. I remembered him well. Our prayers will be with the family over the next few weeks
Pastor Andrew Ball says
October 8, 2025 at 8:50 pmI am so sorry to hear of the Reverend ‘s passing. I always enjoyed my visits with him at the PCCR and O’Mahony Manor when I held church services. I always tried to “stump” him with a hymn or a Sunday School chorus that I knew but one that he didn’t know; but he knew them all! I remember, one time I was singing the old chorus, “Give Me That Old Time Religion” and I thought I sang all the verses and started to end the song when all of a sudden Reverend Biles lifted up his voice and started singing one more verse, “It was good for Paul and Silas and it’s good enough for me!”
He will be missed. May the God of all comfort strengthen your hearts today and forever more. What a great assurance we have that heaven is the home for the Child of God!
My deepest condolences.
Audrey says
October 16, 2025 at 6:25 pmPastor Ball; Thank you for your kind words and thoughts. Music and singing was an important part of Dad’s life
TEREAS says
October 9, 2025 at 7:00 amSending love to Roxanne and her family for the loss of her father. We are thinking of you all, may the fond memories bring you comfort to you and your family at this time. Your AvisBudget Family Atlantic.
Roger Biles says
October 9, 2025 at 9:38 amCondolences to the Biles Family of uncle Walt’s passing, I remember his smile and his distinctive voice.
Always remember him. RIP
Ruth Styles Anthony says
October 9, 2025 at 8:07 pmMy condolences to the Biles family on the passing of your Dad. I remember so well sitting in church in St. Anthony and watching your family come in. My Dad was Sexton of the church until 1971!
Cherish all your beautiful memories as they will give comfort in the days ahead. Blessings!
Nita & Wayde Hopkins says
October 9, 2025 at 10:36 pmBiles family .. so sorry to hear of your Dads passing . we fondly remember your Dad from the time he spent at Old Perlican Pastoral Charge . So many fond memories of both your Dad and Mom and have thought of them often . Thinking of you all and will always remember both of them as very caring and loving people 💕
Rev.Clayton & Lorraine Parsons says
October 10, 2025 at 11:23 amTo the Biles Family: We are so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Please accept our deepest condolences. We have many fond memories of your dad and mom during our ministry at St. Anthony. Their hospitality was very much appreciated. We remember the many visits to their home where there was always a cup of tea and friendly conversation. May wonderful memories bring you much comfort. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Rev. Clayton & Lorraine
Dinzel Baggs says
October 10, 2025 at 12:11 pmMy wife (Kathleen) and I want to express our condolences to the Biles family. We remember your Dad from our time in Springdale. We were the Salvation Army officers at the time and had great fellowship with him and your Mom. We enjoyed his sense of humor and his dedication and commitment to God and his church. May you find comfort in knowing that he is at peace. Blessings!
Denise Stone says
October 10, 2025 at 1:00 pmTo Audrey, Velma, Sharon, Roxanne, Elaine and family
Sorry for the loss of your dad! He will certainly be missed! I enjoyed every moment spent with your dad while at the manor. He had the sweetest smile and I always loved caring for him! Thinking of you all during this time.
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