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PHILLIPS OBITUARIES |
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PHILLIPS, Florence Phillips Turner [1881-1951]
(source unknown, 1951, possibly Globe and Mail, Toronto)
MRS. DWIGHT TURNER - Member of a number of organizations, Florence Phillips Turner, widow of Dwight J. Turner, died here yesterday. She resided at 60 Oriole Gardens. Born in Toronto, she was the daughter of Francis J. Phillips, and attended Bishop Strachan School. Mrs. Turner was a member and former officer of St. George's Chapter, IODE and a member of the Toronto Hunt Club, Toronto Badminton and Racquet Club, and Christ Church, Deer Park. She leaves three sons, Philip, Joseph and Stephen Turner, and a sister, Mrs. Beatrice Harris.
PHILLIPS, Derek McLaughlin [ -2001]
(from Globe & Mail, Toronto)
Wednesday, February 7, 2001
PHILLIPS, Derek McLaughlin
On Sunday, February 4, 2001. Beloved husband and dearest friend of Nancy, his wife of 50 years.
Adored father of Mark and Thomas. Loving grandfather of Caitlin and Robin (Mark) and of Emily (Thomas).
He was cherished by countless friends. Derek was the eldest grandson of Colonel R.S. McLaughlin and the
eldest son of Colonel W. Eric Phillips. He will be profoundly missed by his sister Diana and
her husband Philip Jackson. As well, he will be missed by his sister-in-law Teresa, his stepsister
Cecil Fennell, and his stepbrother Timothy. Derek was educated at TCS, UCC and
The University of Toronto (Engineering). He served with distinction as an officer in the
Royal Canadian Artillery in the Second World War. Subsequently, he and Nancy moved to Sao Paulo, Brazil,
where for three years he ran a division of Brazilian Light and Power. Following his return to Canada,
he became Director of Engineering and Technical Services at Duplate Canada.
He remained in that post until his retirement. A funeral service will be held at GRACE CHURCH ON-THE-HILL,
300 Lonsdale Road, on Friday, February 9th at 2:00 p.m. A private family burial will follow. In lieu of flowers,
PHILLIPS, Michael McLaughlin [ -1998]
(from Globe & Mail, Toronto)
Wednesday, 1 Apr., 1998)
PHILLIPS, Michael McLaughlin, B.A., M.Ed. (Toronto and Palm Beach, Florida)
Peacefully, on Sunday, March 29, 1998, surrounded by his family, after a valiant battle. Michael was the son of the late William Eric Phillips and Eileen McLaughlin, and grandson of the late R.S. and Adelaide McLaughlin. He was the beloved husband of Theresa Anne McDonough for forty-six years; the beloved and loving father of Moira (Gordon), Anne (Gary), Theresa, Patrick (Helen), Elizabeth (John), Eileen (Mark), Michelle, and Peter (Erika); the adored and doting grandfather of thirteen extraordinary grandchildren. He was brother to Derek Phillips, Diana Jackson, Cecil Fennell, and Timothy Phillips. Michael brought joy and generosity of spirit to all his relationships; each of us experienced his love in a unique way. He died as bravely as he lived. The family will receive friends at the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME - A. W. MILES CHAPEL, 1403 Bayview Avenue (South of Eglinton Avenue East) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday. FUNERAL MASS THURSDAY - TEN O´CLOCK BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH 24 Cheritan Ave. (Yonge St., S. of Lawrence Ave.) on Thursday morning at ten o´clock. Private cremation.
PHILLIPS, William Peyton, Lt.Col. [1835-1875]
(source identified as DBW, 1 Sep., 1875. -- anyone know what DBW stands for?)
DIED - In Kingston (Ontario) on Sept. 1st , Lt. Col. W. P. Phillips, Brigade Major of Militia, aged 40 years.
The funeral will leave his late residence Montreal street on Friday afternoon at three o'clock. Friends and
acquaintances are invited to attend.
(source identified as DBW, 1 Sep., 1875. -- anyone know what DBW stands for?)
THE LATE LT. COL. PHILLIPS - At a meeting of the Irish Protestant Benevolent Society, held last evening, the following resolution relating to the death of Brigade Major Phillips were passed. Moved by Mr. John Shaw , seconded by Mr. James Agnew, and resolved: "That we have heard with unfeigned regret of the death of Brigade Major Phillips, a member of this Society, and hereby tender our sincere sympathies to his widow and family in their bereavement:. "That a copy of this resolution be enclosed by the Recording Secretary to Mr. Phillips and also published in the local newspapers:.
RANCE, Dr. Charles Phillips, F.R.C.P. (C.) [1918-2000]
from Globe & Mail, Thursday, June 22, 2000
He was a doctor and he was our father. On Sunday afternoon, June 18, 2000, the heart that had beat for so long and with such compassion, caring and devotion to his family, patients, and friends could no longer sustain him. Loving husband for almost 50 years to Barbara Jean (Bobby) and proud father of Tim, Julie, Donald, David (predeceased 1996) and Ann. Father-in-law of Judy, Joe, Katie, Sharon and Guy. Grandfather of Andrew, Caroline, Tristan, Nicolas, Brittany, Joanna and Will. Born in Toronto in 1918, Phil was a graduate of U.T.S. and the U. of T. Medical School. During WWII, he was a medical officer for the S.D. & G. Highlanders. After the war, he continued his medical career as a pediatrician to many North Toronto families. In 1965, he set up the Nephrology Division of the Hospital for Sick Children which he directed until his retirement, while also teaching as a full professor of Pediatrics at the U. of T. Phil's passion for the outdoors began with camping at Camp Ahmek, where he spent every summer, first as a camper, then as a counsellor. He loved Algonquin Park which he visited throughout his life. He was also an enthusiastic curler, golfer and skier (member of Thornhill Country Club and Caledon Ski Club). A lifelong active member of St. Clement's Anglican Parish. A Service of Thanksgiving will be held there on Thursday, June 22 at 11 a.m. (59 Briar Hill Avenue, corner of Duplex and Briar Hill). In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kidney Foundation of Canada will be gratefully accepted.