It is with great sadness that we announce the passing
of Philip Albert Cleghorn, aged 67, of Fredericton, New Brunswick, on
November 5th, 2020. After a long, courageous
battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, he passed peacefully at
home.
Visitation is open to family and friends
and will be held from 2- 4p.m. on November 8th,
2020 at Bishop’s Funeral
Home. Funeral Home
Staff will be on hand to assist with Covid guidelines and
restrictions.
Burial in St. Stephen, New Brunswick will follow in a
private celebration of
life.
Philip was born in St. Stephen, New Brunswick on May
17th, 1953. He graduated from St. Stephen High
School in 1971 and went on to receive a Bachelor of
Arts in Business Administration from the University of New
Brunswick in
1976.
Philip spent a happy life in Fredericton, working for
the NB Power Commission for 38 years until his retirement. He enjoyed
curling, watching golf, and refereeing volleyball and soccer. He was
also actively involved in Volleyball NB, Fredericton District Soccer
Association, Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival, and the NB Curling
Association.
Philip is survived by his beloved wife of 31 years,
Stephanie, his adored children, Jon (Frida) Cleghorn and Chelsea
(Andrew) Garrie, and his precious grandsons, Derek Garrie and
Matheo Aspnäs Cleghorn. He is also survived
by his devoted mother, Lois Cleghorn, his loyal brothers,
William « Bill » (Debbie) Cleghorn, Richard « Rick »
(Julia) Cleghorn, and his loving sister Laura
Gonzalez. Philip was predeceased by his father, William
« Bill »
Cleghorn.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given
to the Canadian Lung Association. The family of Philip Albert Cleghorn
wishes to thank the many caring medical staff of the Fredericton
Extramural Association especially Nurse Amber, and Doctor Gordon
MacDonald of the Fredericton Palliative Care
Unit.
The
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Philip Albert Cleghorn 19532020..
Décès pour la Ville: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick