Philip Earnshaw ‘Phil’ Gill
1946-2021
Gill,
Phillip “Phil” Earnshaw – Port
Hawkesbury –
Sept. 2,1946 – April 17, 2021. It is
with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Philip
“Phil” Earnshaw Gill on Saturday, April 17th 2021 at St.
Martha’s Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Beloved father,
grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and
friend.
Survived by his sister, Carolyn Langley (Russell), Port
Hawkesbury; daughter, Karen Gill, BC; Michael Gill, Alberta; Corina
Gill (Bernie), Inverness; Julie Gill (Howie), Alberta; step-daughter,
Angela Gill, Port Hawkesbury and Vicki Conrad who he considered a
daughter-in-law. Thirteen grandchildren, Alyssa, Michael, Rachelle,
Cody, Pateena, Dray, Darius, Justin, Hayden, Geneva, Destiny, Dawson,
Dakota and three great-grandchildren, Anthony, Aubree and
Shelby. Phil is predeceased by parents, Charles and Lucille
Gill; sister, Pam Webber.
Phil spent many years working as the Zamboni driver at the
old Port Hawkesbury Arena where he met many friends. Those who knew
him would best describe him as a socialite who would spark up a
conversation with anyone who would listen. Often the topic of his
stories was his family who he loved dearly. He enjoyed the simple
things in life, listening to the oldies, a good meal out at any of the
local restaurants, visits with friends and family and meeting new
people. He was truly one of a kind, his spark for life and sense of
humour will be greatly missed.
Although his time living at the Richmond Villa was brief, he
considered it his forever home and longed to return. We would
like to thank the staff there, as well as the countless health
professionals who cared for him throughout his health battles, also
the several close family friends who cared for him in his time of
need. There are too many to name, but they know who they are. The care
and compassion he received did not go unnoticed.
Visitation will take place on Sunday, July 25
from 11:30 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. followed by a Celebration of Life at
1 p.m. with Rev. Susan Slater officiating, both in the Dennis
Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Burial will follow in Holy
Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Port
Hawkesbury.
Donations in memory of Phil may be made to a charity of
one’s choice. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the
family at: www.haverstocks.com
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Philip Earnshaw ‘Phil’ Gill 19462021..
Dennis Haverstocks funeral homes
Death notice for the town of: Port-Hawkesbury, Province: Nova Scotia