Frederick Frank “Fred” Sr. Phillips
1943-2020
September 10, 1943 to
November 28, 2020
Frederick Frank “Fred” Phillips Sr. – age
77, of Cambridge, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020, at home.
He was the son of the late Charlie and Madeline (Poulette) Phillips,
father of Fred (Lori) Phillips; grandfather to Aaron, Hayley (Jorge),
Alisha (Jeremy), and Alex; great grandfather to Cayden, Dante, and
Estella. He is also survived by a sister, Ida Macleod; nephews, Peter,
Dennis, Blair, Kenny and Johnny. Fred will be missed by many,
including his best friend and neighbour, Kevin Smith. He was
predeceased by his wife, Mary (Jo) Phillips and nephew, Gary Phillips.
Fred was well-known for his walks, his stories, songs and poems, and
his love of life. As many knew, he was an avid chess player. Fred was
a highly respected Elder, community icon and loved by every person
from infant to Elder, they all knew Poppa Fred. He loved his
Mi’kmaq language and culture, and spoke fluently in
M’ikmaq and taught the language to whoever wanted to learn.
He really enjoyed teaching the Mi’kmaq language to the
children, elders, families, teachers, and everyone in his community of
Annapolis Valley First Nation. He was also respected by
Mi’kmaq organizations, such as Mi’kmaw
Kinamatnewey and Mi’kmaw Conservation Group as a Knowledge
Keeper of the Mi’kmaq language and culture. He definitely
lived to the beat of his own drum. Visitation will be held from 12:00
p.m. on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 until 11:00 a.m. on Thursday
December 3, 2020 in St. Bernadette Church, Cambridge. Due to COVID-19
restrictions, physical distancing and masks are required. Due to
COVID-19 restrictions a private family service will be held. A
reception will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at
the Sacred Fire at the Annapolis Valley First Nations. Burial will
take place a later date in the St. Bernadette Cemetery, Cambridge.
Donations in memory may be made to The Three Wishes Daycare, Annapolis
Valley First Nations, where Fred taught the Mi’ikmaq
language. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family
Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Frederick Frank Fred Sr Phillips 19432020..
Death notice for the town of: Kentville, Province: Nova Scotia