Gertrude Phillips
1927-2017
Mrs. Gertrude Leona Phillips, of Sussex, passed away at the Kiwanis
Nursing Home on September 20th, 2017.
Gertrude was born in Pole Hill, Hartland and was the daughter of the
late Thomas and Lottie (Hartin) Clark. She was also the wife of the
late Ray Phillips who passed away in 2010.
Gertrude went to school in Lower Windsor, and then went on to New
Brunswick Business College in Fredericton. After graduation, she lived
in Moncton and worked at Eatons.
Gertrude met her husband Ray, who was originally from O’Leary, PEI and
after a short courtship, they were married on October 30, 1950 in her
parents home in Coldstream, NB. They enjoyed 60 years together.
Gertrude spent the next years raising her boys.
Gert enjoyed traveling. She and Ray drove across Canada and the United
States. They spent two winters in Florida and two winters in British
Columbia, visiting Ray’s sister. Gert loved camping in their camper
van and spent three summers in St. Martins.She was famous for her
beautiful seamstress work. She made her own clothes and many outfits
for the family. She kept busy with her knitting and needlepoint as
well.
Gertrude will be lovingly remembered by her sons: Sheldon and Jannie
Phillips of Saint John, Gordon and Connie Phillips of Plumweseep, Evan
and Elizabeth Phillips of Markhamville and Ralph and Jane Phillips of
Sussex; grandchildren: Carrie Lord (Matt) of Quispamsis, Pamela
Hanrahan (Ian) of Rusagonis, Michael Phillips of Barrie, Tanya Warman
(Kent) of Markhamville, Jennifer Godsoe (Tim) of McGregor Brook, Roy
Nairn of Saint John, Lisa Nairn of Saint John, Scott Veysey of
Fredericton and Jill Veysey of Saint John; great grandchildren: Alexa
Godsoe, Haley Warman, Caleb Warman and Aiden Lord as well as several
nieces and nephews.
Gertrude was predeceased by her parents, her husband Ray and her
brothers, Milo Clark and Stanley Clark.
Arrangements are in the professional care of Sussex Select Community
Funeral Home, 21 Aiton Road, Sussex, NB (506) 433-2133 from where
visitation will be held Friday, September 22nd, 2017 from 6:00pm to
9:00pm.
A service celebrating Gertrude’s life will be held at the Sussex
Select Community Chapel on Saturday, September 23rd, 2017 at
11:00am.
Interment will take place at Evergreen Cemetery.
Donations in memory of Gertrude can be made to the Kiwanis Nursing
Home, Cystic Fibrosis or the charity of your choice.
Online condolences can be made at www.sussexfh.com

Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Gertrude Phillips – 1927-2017.source

Décès pour la Ville: Sussex, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick

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