Marshall Miles

SALISBURY — Marshall Miles of Factory Street, passed away at Hartford Hospital Saturday evening June 24, 2023.

Marshall was born on Oct. 23,1952, the son of the late Jackie and Lorraine Miles. He resided in Sharon for most of his life and was a graduate of Housatonic Valley Regional High School in 1971. Marshall went to broadcasting school after graduation. He then was on air at the High School radio station, broadcasting football games. He started his radio career at WGHQ in Kingston, New York, as a disk jockey/advertising sales and “spy in the sky” Traffic Reporter. He moved back to Sharon in 1993 as Operations Manager at WQQQ / Q103. In 1997 Marshall became the Operations Manager at WKZE and continued in that role until 2002.

He then started the country’s smallest NPR station at Robin Hood Radio where he was president of Tri-State Communications/Robinhood Radio from 2002 until his passing. He was an integral part of Northwest Connecticut, updating listeners on local news, key events, and critical weather updates. He also was a key part of charities in the area raising money for many causes.

Marshall is survived by his son Marc Miles and three grandchildren, Mia, Austin and Jackson Miles; stepchildren, Robin Polacco, Karen Hutchings Martin, Jake and Sam Hutchings; step grandchildren, Jordan and Chad Polacco, Mack, Molly, Will and Nate Hutchings and Miles Martin. Marshall is also survived by two brothers Mark Miles and Mitchell Miles. He was pre-deceased by a sister Milanne Miles.

Calling hours will be held on Friday July 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Kenny Funeral Home, 41 Main Street in Sharon. Burial is private. A celebration of Marshall’s life will be held at a later date to be announced. Memorial contributions may be made to Tri/State Publications Communications Inc., 67 Main Street, Sharon, Ct. 06069