In Memory of
John Phillips
Visitation
Tuesday July 4, 2017 from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm.
Service
Wednesday July 5, 2017 at 1:30pm.
David John Phillips
44 (Royal Marine) Commando
(Former Director of Education City of York Board of Education)
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of David John Phillips at his home in Alliston, Ontario on July 1st, 2017 in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of Jo-Ann (Wallace). Devoted Father of Alison (Darryl) and Clayton (Paola). Loving and cherished Grandfather of Frances, Stefanie and Dylan. Dear brother of Heulwen. Predeceased by his parents, Frederick and Alice (Jenkins) Phillips, by Eiddwen, and his siblings William (Finola), Margaret (Alun) and Morfudd (Derek) in Wales. He will also be missed by his sister-in-law Eva Wallace Bloomer (Dave) of Alliston and by many nieces and nephew and their family members in Canada and in Wales. Born in 1924 John grew up in Cwmaman, Wales. John’s strength and sense of service saw him through WWII where he served with distinction from 1942-1946 with the 44 Royal Marine Commando (3 RM) unit in Europe and the Far East, including Burma, India, Singapore and Hong Kong. Following the war John began his teaching career in England before immigrating to Canada in 1953 where he began his 37 year career as a dedicated teacher and administrator, culminating in his appointment as Director of Education for the former Board of Education for the City of York (now part of the TDSB), a position he held from 1980 until his retirement in1990. John was a caring educator, easily gaining the respect of his students, staff and colleagues. He touched many lives both inside and out of the classroom. After retirement John enjoyed many winters in Florida, travel throughout the world and cruising with Jo-Ann. His time with family was also treasured. John will be deeply missed by many extended family and friends. A special thank you to Dr. Nishikawa for his compassion and care, and to the caring staff who attended John over the past few weeks, particularly Mary Anne Hartman and Pauline Dunn.
Family and friends will be received at the Rod Abrams Funeral Home, 1666 Tottenham Rd, Tottenham, Ontario, 905-936-3477 on Tuesday July 4, 2017 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. A Service will be held in the Chapel at 1:30pm on Wednesday July 5, 2017. As an expression of sympathy, donations to Matthews House Hospice, 6082 Hwy 89, P.O. Box 10060, Alliston, Ontario L9R 0B7 or Covenant House, 20 Gerrard Street East, Toronto M5B 2P3 would be appreciated by the family. www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com

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

Décès pour la Ville: Tottenham, Province: Ontario

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