Death Notice for Alvin Phillips (Guest book)

A candle was lit by The Marks Family on September 29, 2015 4:56 PM

Message from Dave & Shelley Marks

September 29, 2015 4:55 PM

Joan and family,
We are so very sorry to hear of Al's passing. Know that you are all in our thoughts at this difficult time.
It was a pleasure to have known him. May he rest in peace.
Dave , Shelley , Jeff and Jonathan

Message from Don & Karen McClellan

September 29, 2015 11:39 AM

Joan & Family
We are thinking of you at this hour. The hour in which you will say goodbye to Alvin. Our condolences to all the family. Don & Karen

Message from Steven Tripp and Family

September 29, 2015 10:43 AM

Dear Mrs. Phillips, Andy and Marion

We are very sorry to here of your loss, Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Steven

Message from Irva & Gord Stewart

September 29, 2015 8:56 AM

Dear Joan and family:So sorry to hear of Alvin's passing. We will always remember his smile and his quiet way. He will be missed.
Please give our condolences to all your family. We will be keeping you in our Prayers.
Hugs.
Irva & Gord

Message from Bruce Anderson and Andrea Lawn

September 29, 2015 8:27 AM

I will always remember Alvin as a gentle, practical and very capable man, open to helping others and sharing his knowledge without need for asking. He set a positive example of a life well lived. Please accept our deepest condolences.

Expression of Sympathy

A TRADITIONAL FUNERAL BASKET was sent on September 29, 2015

Joan, Our deepest sympathies for your loss. My apologies for not being there personally to express them. You, your family and friends are in our prayers. Lisa Pollard and Gordon Kane

A candle was lit by Lisa (Aitken) , Greg, Leila, Rowyn Caden Harwood on September 28, 2015 9:46 PM

Message from Lisa Harwood (Aitken)

September 28, 2015 9:44 PM

Mrs. Phillips, Andy, Marion & your families,
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Phillips passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. While it has been many years since I have seen him (since I was a student of Mrs. Phillips in grades 4 through 6), I remember his kind smile:)

Message from Lena and George Aitken

September 28, 2015 9:38 PM

Dear Joan and family : We send our condolences and our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very sad time .

A candle was lit by Kathy Tetreault and Brian Byers.. on September 28, 2015 8:38 PM

Message from Phil & Marj Davis

September 28, 2015 7:10 PM

Dear Joan and Family
So sorry for you.May all your wonderful memories help you through this difficult time. May Alvin rest in peace with the Angels.
Love and prayers
Phil and Marj

Message from Dean and Jan Griffith

September 28, 2015 7:05 PM

Joan and Family,
We are sorry to hear of your loss and are thinking of you at this sad time.
Dean and Jan Griffith

A candle was lit by Krista Chapman-Willett on September 28, 2015 5:30 PM

A candle was lit by Delwood & Isabel Topps on September 28, 2015 4:35 PM

Message from Sara Rick

September 28, 2015 3:47 PM

To Joan, Andy and Marion sending you my deepest condolences on the loss of Al your all in my thoughts and prayers From Sara Rick

Message from Mary-Ellen (Anderson) Carnahan

September 28, 2015 3:08 PM

Dear Joanie, Marion and Andy,
I am so sorry to hear of Alvin's passing. I know how hard it is to lose a Dad. Stay strong and may all your favourite memories of Alvin live strong in your hearts.
Take care of one another.
Mary-Ellen, Michael, Abbie and Zoe

Message from Bev& Chuck Wilson

September 28, 2015 2:10 PM

Dear Joan Andy Marion & families. We are saddened to learn of Alvin's passing. Our families go back many years & he made many " house calls to the cottage " to fix our pernickety plumbing & come by for social visits. Our thoughts are with you.

A candle was lit by Rev Teresa Jones & the Chisholm & Powassan United Churches on September 28, 2015 11:01 AM

Message from Barclay and Connie Barber

September 28, 2015 6:48 AM

Joan, Andy, Marion and families......We were so sorry to hear of Alvin's passing. We hope it gives you some measure of comfort to know we care and we are remembering you all with special thoughts.
Barclay and Connie

Message from John and Barb Davis

September 28, 2015 12:33 AM

Joan I am so sorry to hear of Al's passing. I know this is a difficult time for you and your family.

A candle was lit by Beatrice Black - Alvinston, Ontario on September 27, 2015 9:27 PM

Message from Frances Dronfield

September 27, 2015 7:57 PM

So sad to see such a nice guy leave us ,Joan I I wanted to see you him the next time I go to Powassan,it happens all the time by procrasinating ,In the mean time I want to send you a great big hug...xoxoxo

A candle was lit by Frances Dronfield on September 27, 2015 7:53 PM

Message from Brian MacGregor

September 27, 2015 7:46 PM

I’m Marian’s brother-in-law Brian. Although I had met Al only a few times, one time in particular stands out as a fond memory for me. I was working up at a camp one summer in Huntsville, and Marian suggested I come up for a couple days to see all the Powassan tourist sites and to meet her parents. Before I left the camp, Marian told me to bring my laundry so I could do it there. Little did anyone know I had accumulated a good months worth of really dirty clothes. Long story short, I left my laundry in the Phillips' basement and I and everyone else except Al forgot to get around to washing them. Although I had never met Al before, he graciously washed all my clothes and had managed to put everything out on the clothesline before I even woke up the next day. His explanation for helping me, it needed to get done, the news had said the evening before it was going to rain that afternoon. A very typical way I’ve been told Al lived his life. Willing to help anyone at anytime, including a stranger like me, in his own quite and reserved way. My condolences to the Phillips family during this difficult time.

Message from Brian MacGregor

September 27, 2015 7:46 PM

I’m Marian’s brother-in-law Brian. Although I had met Al only a few times, one time in particular stands out as a fond memory for me. I was working up at a camp one summer in Huntsville, and Marian suggested I come up for a couple days to see all the Powassan tourist sites and to meet her parents. Before I left the camp, Marian told me to bring my laundry so I could do it there. Little did anyone know I had accumulated a good months worth of really dirty clothes. Long story short, I left my laundry in the Phillips' basement and I and everyone else except Al forgot to get around to washing them. Although I had never met Al before, he graciously washed all my clothes and had managed to put everything out on the clothesline before I even woke up the next day. His explanation for helping me, it needed to get done, the news had said the evening before it was going to rain that afternoon. A very typical way I’ve been told Al lived his life. Willing to help anyone at anytime, including a stranger like me, in his own quite and reserved way. My condolences to the Phillips family during this difficult time.

Message from Julie MacLean

September 27, 2015 6:30 PM

Joan, Andy and Marian,

I was sincerely saddened to hear about Al's passing. I send my deepest condolences to all of you. I wish I knew some other words of comfort but unfortunately, all I can say is that I'm thinking of you and sending my thoughts and prayers to you. I know you will find comfort in the words of support from your loved ones.

Sincerely,
Julie MacLean and Family

A candle was lit by Julie MacLean on September 27, 2015 6:21 PM

Message from Jen MacGregor

September 27, 2015 5:23 PM

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Al was a great husband, loving father and dedicated grandfather. He will be missed.

Paul, Jen, Aidan and Carter MacGregor

Message from Jen MacGregor

September 27, 2015 5:23 PM

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Al was a great husband, loving father and dedicated grandfather. He will be missed.

Paul, Jen, Aidan and Carter MacGregor

A candle was lit by Beatrice Black - Alvinston, Ont.- Thinking Of You on September 27, 2015 5:16 PM

A candle was lit by Paul, Jen, Aidan and Carter MacGregor on September 27, 2015 5:15 PM

Message from Bonnie Reichstein

September 27, 2015 1:50 PM

To Joan and family. Our deepest sympathy in the loss of Alvin.

Message from Paul and Maureen Lang and family

September 27, 2015 1:47 PM

Joan, Andy, Marion and families. We are so sorry to hear of Al's passing. Our deepest sympathy.
From the Lang Family- Paul, Maureen, Shannon, Tanya, Amy and Mary-Ann.

A candle was lit by Don & Cheryl Wagner @ Wasi Lake. on September 27, 2015 10:50 AM

Message from Doug and Evelyn MacGregor

September 27, 2015 9:13 AM

Dear Joan, Marian, Andy and Family
We were honoured and proud to share our role as grandparents with Al. He was a fine man - kind, caring, skillful and knowledgeable in so many fields. During a recent conversation with Al, he was still providing us with his sound home renovating advice - "For sure,you must wait before painting your new concrete floor" - and that unique, generous gift, we will truly miss.
We will always cherish our fond memories of Al and hearing about his many interests, experiments and garden successes, trials and tribulations.
With a heavy heart, you are in our thoughts - today and always.

Message from Kimberly Bester and family

September 26, 2015 10:18 PM

Thoughts and prayers go out to you, Andy and to your mom, sister and families at this very sad time. Keep your dads memory alive in your children's hearts by passing on all that he taught you through the years and by telling them all about him. Hugs to all kim

Message from Joan Burnett

September 26, 2015 6:30 PM

Dear Joan, Andy and Marian
I am so saddened to hear of Al's death. I have lots of memories of his smiling face and I am sure those memories will help you all as you walk through this time of grief and sorrow. I am thinking of you all,
Sincerely
Joan Burnett

Message from Esther and Bob

September 26, 2015 6:17 PM

Joan and family... Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. We always enjoyed our visits with Al when we were able to be up north and he will be missed.

Esther and Bob

Message from Jennifer Graff

September 26, 2015 6:13 PM

My deepest sympathies, Joan, and family. I remember Alvin as a quiet kind man. I fondly look back on gardening conversations I had with him, when I first moved back to North Bay. He will be missed.

Jennifer

Message from Susan and Jim Brushey

September 26, 2015 5:19 PM

Thinking of you all as you grieve Alvin's passing and his place in your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.