Earl David Viles

BANGOR – Earl David Viles, 91, passed away on Aug. 4, 2025, at Eastern Maine Medical Center, in Bangor.

He was born in Blawenburg, N.J., on Dec. 24, 1933, the son of Philip and Lillian Viles. He graduated from Anson Academy, class of 1953 and married his loving wife, Pauline “Polly” in 1954.

Earl was a dairy farmer for several years and worked for several area businesses. He enjoyed snowmobiling, spent countless hours grooming trails, and was an active member of the Anson-North Anson Snowmobile Club. He really enjoyed traveling. He and Polly visited 49 states and all of Canada’s provinces. He was also an avid gardener, ice fisherman, and wood craftsman and enjoyed sharing his creations.

Earl is survived by his wife Polly; children, David Viles and his wife Cheryl of Oakland, Nancy Caron of Standish, Edward Viles and his wife Susan of Skowhegan; sister, Doris Beal and her husband Nathan of Union, brothers Walter Viles of North Anson and Donald Viles and his wife Catherine of Virginia; seven grandchildren, Weston Viles of Portland, Lauren O’Reilly and husband Jason of Hampden, Timothy Caron and wife Nadine of Bridgton, Brandon Caron of Standish, Christopher Caron of Sebago, Jodi Viles of Skowhegan, Tasha Goodrich and husband Kevin of Skowhegan; seven great-grandchildren, Kyle Rosell, Lillian, Jack, Christopher, and David Caron, Jacob and Savannah Garland; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents; bother, Henry, sister-in-law, Lorraine Viles, and brothers-in-law David Poirier and Eugene Norton.

A graveside service will be held at Sunset Cemetery, in North Anson on Sunday, Aug. 17, at 1 p.m., with a gathering at the family home to follow.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Giberson Funeral Home and Cremation Services. To leave a condolence for the family and to view the online obituary, please visit http://www.gibersonfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity.