John Phillips (died 2018)
| John Phillips | |
|---|---|
| Piper | |
| Born | 1924-12-19 |
| Died | 2018-09-08 Thunder Bay |
| Occupation | utility worker |
| Employer | Thunder Bay Hydro |
| Father | |
| Mother | |
| Partner | |
| Children | |
John Phillips (19 December 1924 – 8 September 2018 (aged 93)) was a Thunder Bay Hydro retiree who lived in Thunder Bay and traveled extensively throughout Europe and the Caribbean.[1][2]
Life and family
John Phillips, known as Piper, was a long-time resident of Thunder Bay. He was employed by Thunder Bay Hydro until his retirement. He was a veteran traveler who, along with his wife, visited numerous international destinations including England, France, Italy, and Greece. He also enjoyed several cruises to locations such as the Canary Islands, the Panama Canal, and the Norwegian Fjords.[1]
He married Linda on June 27, 1964, and the couple shared over 54 years of marriage. He was the son of Vito DeFelippo and Rosa. He was survived by his wife Linda, his son Stephen and daughter-in-law Lori, and his grandchildren April and Mitchell. His family also included great-grandchild Xander and April's partner Brandon. He was further survived by his sister-in-law Virginia Phillips and several other relatives through his wife's family, including Marlene Adamson and her husband Willie, and Dolores LaVallee.[1]
He was predeceased by his parents Vito DeFelippo and Rosa, and a large number of siblings and their spouses, including Frank Phillips, Tony Phillips, Raymond Phillips, Rose Phillips, Kay Rennick and her husband Bill Rennick, Maria Pomanti and her husband Joseph Pomanti, Chris Phillips, Anne Baverstock, Florrie Bird and her husband George Bird, Rita Parker and her husband Ron Parker, Rita Phillips, and Helen Pichor.[1]
John Phillips passed away at his home on September 8, 2018, at the age of 93. Following his death, his remains were cremated. His ashes were later interred in the family plot at Sunset Memorial Gardens alongside those of his wife.[1]
Newspaper record
- Obituary notice in The Chronicle-Journal, 2018-09-15.[2]
- Recorded as occurring 8 September 2018.
- Birthday notice in The Chronicle-Journal, 2004-12-18.[3]
- Recorded as occurring 19 December 2004.
- Index note: 80.
- Birthday notice in The Chronicle-Journal, 2009-12-19.[4]
- Recorded as occurring 19 December 2009.
- Index note: 85.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Obituary for John Phillips, The Chronicle-Journal (Thunder Bay), 2021-03-13, via Legacy.com. Archived copy on datum.locker.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Chronicle-Journal, 15 September 2018, p. 1(B)
- ↑ The Chronicle-Journal, 18 December 2004, p. 8(E)
- ↑ The Chronicle-Journal, 19 December 2009, p. 7(E)