Philip Flemming
1941-2022
Following a courageous battle with mesothelioma and with his family by
his side, Philip Flemming of Public Landing, NB, passed away
peacefully at his home on Monday, March 21, 2022. Philip left this
world with dignity and under his own terms.
Philip was born in Woodstock, NB, on May 13, 1941. He was the son of
the late Arnold and Mable (Armour) Flemming. Phil leaves behind his
loving wife, Rev. Ellen Miriam Flemming (Forrest); his son, Richard
Flemming (Justine) of Port Coquitlam, BC; his grandchildren, Riley,
Max, Zoravar, Daya; his foster son Stephen Fillmore of Riverview, NB;
his brothers and sisters-in-law, Dean, Lynn, and Glenna; his niece
Susan; nephew David; and several cousins.
Phil was predeceased by his parents and his brother Raymond
Flemming.
Journey shipwright, woodworker, and carpenter, Phil just knew how to
do things! He had an artistic edge that parlayed into his
photography, painting and keen eye with the camera.
Many adjectives could be used to describe Phil: patient, decisive,
modest, humble, and innovative. He had an inherent and quirky sense of
humor and bent for storytelling. Phil was a staunch Montreal Canadians
fan, devout Canadian and supporter of all things New Brunswick. He was
a life-long member of the United Church of Canada. He was an avid
historian, especially about NB history, world wars, old cars, and had
a life long love and interest in airplanes, especially the
“Lancaster”!
Phil’s had a love for nature and birds. He also loved camping
and boating/canoeing. He thoroughly enjoyed the view from the last
house he built on the Saint John River.
Phil was most grateful for the tremendous care and support of
Extra-Mural nurses, therapist and physicians, family and friends.
Respecting Phil’s wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral held.
A graveside service will be held later this spring at the Wharton
Cemetery in Upper Kent, NB where he will be laid to rest with his
parents and brother.
For those who wish, memorial donations to the Saint John West Library,
the War Amps, the Wharton Cemetery, or the Mesothelioma Association
would be appreciated by the family.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brunswick Funeral Home,
Perth-Andover and Plaster Rock, NB.
THE SHIPWRIGHT
Is it all redheads
Or only you
That makes us laugh
Until we’re red too –
In the face?
The trips, the gaffes
A silly hat
A goofy face
All make us laugh
And we appreciate that
But though we laugh
We also know
That you have talent
That sometimes shows
In other ways
Your shipwright days
Perhaps are done
But your talent with wood
Still lingers on
It’s your specialty
Your touch with wood
Is amazing enough
To turn a lamp
Doesn’t seem tough
Or build a clock or a house
But who could know
Inside your mind
Was an artiste waiting
For just the right time
To show what you can do
You really have
Surpassed your norm
With recent art
In many forms
So we tip our hats to you
We’ve all experienced
Your kindness too
And the many things
You always do
For each of us
So thank you for
The guy you are
The brother perhaps
Without much hair
But a man we truly love
L.E.F. 21/11/15
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Philip Flemming 19412022..
Death notice for the town of: Plaster Rock, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick