It is with great sadness to announce that Robert “Bob” Phillips passed away peacefully at Hospice Renfrew on May 27th, 2022, in his 75th year, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Predeceased by his parents Ted and Alma Phillips formerly of Capreol. Beloved husband of Linda Phillips (née Laforce). Loving father to his three children; Kimberley (Rob), Sean (Petra), and Robyn (Ben). Bob’s pride and joy was his grandchildren; known fondly as “Poppa” to Kirsten, Noah, and the late Neveah. Brother to Grace Leonard of St. Albert, AB (Gerry), and the late Connie Brown of St. John, NB.
Bob was born in Port Arthur, Ontario on September 17th, 1947 and spent his early years in Pass Lake and Armstrong, Ontario. Bob also lived in Capreol, ON before joining the military. Bob fulfilled his life long career dreams by enjoying a long career in the Canadian military and working as an engineer for Ottawa Valley Railway and the GO trains Toronto.
The family would like to sincerely thank Dr. Pinard and all the staff at Renfrew hospice for providing warm and compassionate care during the last months of his life. The family would also like to thank Dr. Blaine and Dr. Rheaume.
A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Beechwood Cemetery at 280 Beechwood Ave., Ottawa, ON. Visitation will be held from 11am to 1pm; followed by a service from 1pm to 2pm. Burial to follow from 2pm to 2:30pm for those that would like to attend.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Renfrew in Renfrew, ON, or the Canadian Cancer society would be greatly appreciated.
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Reta Behm
Canadian Military Engineers
The Canadian Military Engineers extend to you and your family our deepest sympathies in your time of sorrow upon the passing of Robert Phillips.
Major General D. Benjamin, CMM, CD (Retired)
Colonel Commandant of the Canadian Military Engineers
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Bob Cook
RIP old friend, you fought a brave fight , Roblyn village never seemed far away when we spoke.
Linda , our thoughts are with you and the family, he will always be with you Condolances to,you and friends; Bob, Linda Robb and Tony….
David and Sharon Roberts
Our sincere condolences to Linda and his children. We know that he will be sadly missed. Bob was a great neighbour to us in Brighton. He always had time to chat. We will remember him fondly. R.I.P.
Brenda and John Wyles
Bob was a gentle soul - a giant of a Man - in more ways that his height! - he and Linda were our neighbours in Brighton and John enjoyed tapping two bottles of beer together to signal a chat in the garden. I remember Bob' love of cigars. I believe he is in a better place, free of pain and that we will meet again on the Other Side. Sadly Dear Bob - you have left the world too soon - in a wink we will see you again.
Herbert and Debra Hathaway
Will never be forgotten, can still see his smiling face on that side by side, our deepest sympathy for this family. Love the Hathaways
Herbert and Debra Hathaway
Bob, is definitely going to be missed, so glad we meet you both in Costa Rica, can still see that smile on his face driving that side by side, on the beach, prayers for Linda and the family
Bob cook
RIP Bob
Gary and I and our family would like to extend our Sincere Condolences to Linda and all the family on Bob's passing. We met at Hospice where my husband is also a patient and we enjoyed many conversations.