It is with great sadness that the
family of Phillip Preston Wilcox announce his passing at the Hospital
Roberto Rodriguez, in Morón, Cuba, on Monday, April 22,
2019, at the age of 58. Phillip was born on Grand Manan Island on June
10, 1960; the son of the late Brenton and Flora Wilcox.
Phillip is survived by his
daughter Kasie Wilcox, Saint John; son, Shawn Wilcox, Fredericton, who
he often called « the best kids in the world »; mother of his
children, Lise Lavall é e, Fredericton;
sisters, Lana (Hugh) Parks, New Maryland, Theresa Wilcox, Parrsboro,
and Rosalie (Waveney) Wilcox, Grand Manan, and brother, Vaughan
Wilcox, Toronto, siblings who remember Phillip fondly as their
« baby brother ». Phillip was predeceased by his parents, and
his brother, Danny Wilcox.
Phillip completed a training
program for the Machine Shop Trade from NBCC in 1981. He received his
red seal journeyman accreditation in 1987, in Edmonton, AB, and
returned home to New Brunswick the following year. He graduated from
UNB with a B.Ed., in 1991. Over a 21 year career, he taught at
Fredericton High School, Devon Middle School and Leo Hayes High
School, where he was a supportive teacher who loved to incorporate
humour into his lesson plans. After taking early retirement for health
reasons, Phillip returned to his roots as a machinist. He was the
Grounds Equipment Manager at West Hills Golf Course, a position that
combined his love for golf, building, problem solving, and being
outdoors.
Phillip will
forever hold a special place in our hearts. Visitation will be held on
Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Faith Baptist Church, 525 New Maryland Hwy,
NB, to share memories of Phillip from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. A Celebration
of Life Service will follow at 4:00 pm with Pastor Larry Matthews
officiating.
For those who wish to remember
Phillip by way of a memorial contribution and in lieu of flowers, the
family suggests donating to PATHWAYS TO EDUCATION or to a favorite
charity of your choice.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Phillip P Wilcox 19602019..
Décès pour la Ville: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick