1930 – 2014

AUBURN — Evelyn A. (Miles) Brown of Auburn passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 25, at Clover Health Care.

Born Sept. 1, 1930, in Old Town, she was a daughter of the late Ray and Jessie (Small) Anderson. She was a graduate of Edward Little High School, Class of 1949.

Her ambition was to be a nurse, but life would give her six children who benefited from her tender, loving care. She worked at St. Mary’s General Hospital in the emergency room and the billing office as a receptionist and secretary, as well as at other facilities as a ward clerk.

She was known as the “Cookie Lady” to the firefighters in Auburn. After the tragedy of 9/11, she started making cookies for them twice a week for about 10 years to thank them for all they do to keep us safe.

She was a talented artisan, making wonderful gifts for her family and friends.

Evelyn was the cherished mother of her daughter, Patricia Doucette and her husband, Richard, of Hopkinton, Mass.; her son, Michael Miles and his wife, Grace Cleaves, of Portland; her daughter, Janet Miles and her partner, Tom Wylie, of Livermore; and her son, Rick Miles and his wife, Betty, of Auburn. She was the loving grandmother of Joseph Doucette, his wife, Mary Beth, and her great-granddaughter, Clare, of Framingham, Mass. She is survived by her brothers, Raymond, Calvin and Dennis Anderson; and her sisters, Jeannine Clark, Carolyn Clark and Myrna Demers. She leaves behind many nieces and nephews.

Evelyn was predeceased by her sons, Robert and Daniel Miles; and her sister, Julie Miles.

The family wishes to thank Auburn Residential, Clover Health Care, Dr. Hatten and Beacon Hospice for their devoted care and compassion toward Evelyn during her final days.

You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories of Evelyn through her guest book at www.thefortingroupauburn.com.