Peacefully at her home on Thursday, June 20, 2024 of London at the age of 76. Dear wife of the late Dick Gilbert (2018). Loving mother of Tim Kellerman (Kelly), and Renee Kellerman (Rick). Proud nana of Joel, Codey; Cadence, and Mackenzie. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Vicki Siemon, Doug Masse, Paul Masse, Brian Masse, Mark Masse, Dennis and Mary Anne Masse, Ron and Mary Masse, Tom Masse, Kim and Murray MacDonald, Colleen and Dave Gilbert, Pat and Bruce Ungarian, and Harvey Adams. Phyllis will be fondly remembered by Dick’s family (Brad and Kim, Craig and Donna, Kim, and Joanne) and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by sister Allanna Adams and brother-in-law Bill Siemon.
Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at St. Peter’s Cathedral Basilica, 196 Dufferin Ave, London on Tuesday, June 25 from 9-10 AM, where the funeral mass will take place at 10 AM. Interment St. Peters Cemetery, London. Haskett Funeral Home, LUCAN entrusted with arrangements.
Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or MS Canada would be appreciated by the family.
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Cindy White
Tim and Renee and families,
I met your Mom years ago when I lived in Denfield and the 2 of you were a lot younger. She always was beautiful inside and outside.
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mom. I know you will really miss her.
Cindy White
Erin Flattery
I am so very sorry to hear about Phyllis. She was a lovely, kind woman, who (as silly as this sounds) myself and my dog Sully, will miss seeing on Evergreen Street. Her friendly smile, warm words and dog treats will not be forgotten.
Shelly McRoberts
I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Vicki Geoffrey
Sending heartfelt hugs to Phyllis’s Family, sorry for the loss of such a lovely person, back in the day she babysat some of us Overholt children and was a good cousin to mom (Martha) The last time I seen her was when she came to see mom after she had a hip replacement, may she rest easy.❤️
Tony Vanderhoek
Renee , Tim & Families
So sorry to hear of your moms passing ,
such a kind and wonderful women
thoughts are with you
Tony & Caroline
Kim (Gilbert) Gustin
Phyllis was a special lady with a beautiful, kind and loving soul. She loved her family dearly and her grandchildren were the light of her life. Thank you Phyllis for coming into our family and loving my dad the way he deserved to be loved ❤️
Gail Ducharme
I was truly blessed to have Phyllis as a friend. Her absolute trust in God taught me so much about handling life’s challenges. Rest now Phyllis, safe in God’s arms.
George and Sue Wilson
Kim, Murray and family, all siblings and families, Phyllis’ family, sincere condolences on your loss. Cherish your precious memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Claire Stannard
Renee, Tim and Family,
Sending my heartfelt condolences. Phyllis was a caring, loving and friendly lady who will be missed very much.
I only knew her for a short time since moving to the neighbourhood two years ago but, we became fast friends. I will miss our visits, phone calls and texts.
R.I.P. Phyllis my friend.
Laura Ann Overholt
To Phyllis’s Family.
My Condolences to all with the loss of your dear mother, grandma and entire Masse Family.
Many years ago we lived and walked our rural route road (Bronson) together, many time.
She was a dear friend.
RIP dear Phyllis
Laura Ann (Grenier)Overholt
Chris Wright
The Wright family send our most sincere and deepest sympathy to all of Phyllis’ immediate and extended family. She was such a great friend to so many. Everyone she encountered was so blessed. He caring loving manner spread to all! Her faith remained so strong was the foundation of her strength. We will all miss her deeply. Love Chris, Lisa, Rachael, Victoria and Nicholas Wright.
Rebecca Thiessen (and staff team)
Phyllis volunteered with The Salvation Army London food bank team starting in August 2023, and we quickly learned that she was a lovely person. She had a heart for serving the community, and she was sad when she had to pause her volunteer work for health reasons.
We are very sad to hear of her passing, but please know that she is well remembered in the food bank community and Salvation Army staff team.
Well done, Phyllis. We will miss you.
Sincerely,
Daniel, Sheryl, Rebecca, Nancy, Nicole, Dante, and Francisco (The Salvation Army London Community and Family Services team)
Brenda, Wiliam (Bean), & Charlotte Hawkins
Renee, Rick, Cadence, Mackenzie, Tim & Family;
We are sending our sincere condolences to all of you on your loss. I know how close you all were to her. When Renee first introduced her mom to me, I instantly thought how kind and absolutely gorgeous she was and knew where Renee got all of her attributes from. It is never going to be easy and sometimes life throws us these curve balls, but I know how strong Renee is and the rest of the family. Take peace in knowing she gave you so many memories and was such a proud nana to the girls.
Phillip Simard
To the Masse and Gilbert families Margaret and I are so Sorry to have heard of Phyllis’s passing. We got to be quite close friends when Phyllis and Dick when they lived in Arkona we had many of wing nights and even once they moved to London. wasn’t but a few weeks ago we had lunch with Phyllis. We will miss seeing her when we go to London.
Our greatest condolences to the families
Phillip&Margaret Simard
Jacqui & Charlie Regier
Dear Tim, Renee and The Masse Family, so sorry for your loss of a very special lady, Phyllis was one of my teachers when I went to Hairdressing school in London, she was very kind and encouraging. I was able to keep track of her over the years…She will be missed by all who knew and loved her , with sympathy at this sad time ….. Jacqui and Charlie Regier
Terry and Sharon Romphf
Our hearts are saddened to hear of the passing of a beautiful and kind lady. Hugs to all the family.
Terry and Sharon
Joan Heywood
Rick, Renee and family:
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone at this difficult time. Cherish the wonderful memories . Lots of hugs Aunt Joan
Doreen Becker
I am so sorry for your loss Renee and Tim.I have known you mom for a lot off years. and then we loss touch for a few year.then got in touch a few years ago so glad we did she was a wonderful person ❤️
Doug Haskett
So very sorry for your loss. My condolences.
Sue Haskett
Years and years ago, Phyllis was my hairdresser and my mother Ruth Rosser’s as well. We both appreciated that she was talented and always professional but also such a genuinely nice individual. In the few occasions that our paths crossed in more recent years, it was always such a pleasure to have a brief visit. I am thinking of you, her immediate and extended family at this time, and join you in remembering a wonderful woman.
Linda Webber
To Tim and Renee and families:
So very very sorry to hear of Tilley’s passing. She was such a beautiful lady. We had a lot of good times together with Millie and l i Port Blake . She will be missed. Maybe her and Eugene will meet in heaven.
Carol Ducharme (nee Bedard)
My most sincere condolences to the family. It was a pleasure to know Phyllis. She was a truly gracious and beautiful soul who loved her family so much. I enjoyed sharing our interest in our family history and how we were related. I will miss our Monday night “gab fests” on messenger while playing Optimist Bingo on TV . I will think of you every time B-11 is called Phyllis!
Gerard & Henrica Masse
Our condolences to the family, we will miss reading her inspirational poems on Facebook.
Ron and Louise Vanderhoek
Renee, Rick and Family,
We’re very sorry to hear this sad news. Please know that we are thinking of you and hoping that wonderful memories of your mom help you to feel peace during this sad time.
Ron and Louise
Ed & Diane Twynstra
Renee, Rick & girls
Sending Our Condolences on the loss of your Mom/Grandma.
Moms hold a special spot in our ❤️
HUGS!
Lana Thistle
Sending you all my love and prayers during this difficult time.
Elaine and Don Beauchamp
Renee Rick Tim and all the family You’re mom was a real gem We loved our visit and time we got to spend together Will miss her RIP Phyllis 💕💕
Karen & Bob Devine
Renee and Tim and families, so sorry to hear of Aunt Tilly’s passing. A beautiful soul who has been given her wings.
Brenda & Bill DeGroot
Masse & Gilbert Family
Sending our deepest sympathy on the passing of Phyllis She was a beautiful woman .
Let all the memories shared be a reminder of her passion for family &friends.
Keeping you in our thoughts & prayers.
Donna Wraith (Leitch)
Tim, Renee and families
So very sorry to hear about your Mom and Grandma. Although it’s been awhile since we have spent time together – our Ipperwash days will always bring a chuckle and a smile to my face- great times – great memories. I do believe there is a drink waiting for her – with quarters on the table and cards ready to be dealt – Euchre anyone. Thinking of you guys
Randy, Donna, Courtney and Scotty
Glen and Liz Stewart
Tim, Renee and families
Sending our condolences to you all. Your Mom was a sweet lady and we have many great memories of her. Thinking of you all.
Carol Wilkins
I was so very sorry to see that Phyllis had died. She was such a kind, loving person. She did my hair at the salon for years. We talked about her grandchildren whose pictures were always in front of me as she did my hair. Then I got cancer; then she got cancer. After leaving the salon she came to do my hair at my house for some years. The last time we saw each other in person was during Covid when she cut my hair on her front porch. She was always the same warm and welcoming individual. We continued to be in touch for quite a while and always planned to get together again.
Lloyd and Carol Moore
Our deepest sympathy, Renee, Rick, Cadence and Mackenzie, in the loss of your mom and grandma. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Evelyn Vincent
To Phyllis’s family and siblings
Sincere sympathy in your huge loss. What a beautiful lady.
Hugs and prayers
Bev Dayman
Renee, Rick and girls
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s and Grandma’s passing
Thinking of you all at this difficult time
Shawn and Bev Dayman and girls
Lori Masse
Deepest sympathy to Phyllis family.
I got to know Phyllis in the past couple of years, through our family gatherings. Phyllis was truly passion about her family. Keep her memories close to your ❤️
R.I.P. Phyllis
Lori Masse and Jim Nyssen
Judi & Paul
Rick , Renee and family
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Deepest sympathy and cherish all your wonderful memories.
Paul and Judi Lankin
Marie Sawa
Sincere condolences to the Masse and Gilbert families. I had the pleasure of meeting both Phyllis and Dick at the VON exercise classes in Cherryhill before Covid. We had a lot of laughs and fun.
God bless you Phyllis.
Victoria Siemon
How do you say goodbye to someone who has been a big part of your whole life??
So I will pick up the pieces and go on until we meet again. My sincere sympathy to all her family and all who were touched by such a lovely person. Rest in Peace dear Sister. See you on the other side my dear.
Cecelia Denomme
Dear Renee, Tim , all family and friends – each of you are close in my heart – with sadness and sympathy. Phyllis’s love for each of you – will always be in your hearts.
A beautiful , loved cousin – I will miss her – I am grateful – that she’s a special part of my life ❤️ Always with special remembering.
Our family , cousins and connections – will always be a special part of our lives – with treasured blessings and memories and in our hearts ❤️
Love and prayers – Cecelia
Brad Gilbert
Renee, Tim and families, we are so sorry for the loss of your mother. We know what a presence she was in your lives and spoke of.you and the grandchildren with such love and pride. She was one of the loveliest and kindest woman we have known and are lucky that we had her in our lives. Our deepest condolences. Love Brad & Kim Gilbert
Theresia Pollock
Renee, Tim and family. I’m so sorry to hear of Phyllis passing. I’m so grateful I got to spend time with her before she passed away into Gods hands. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Paul
I will miss you big sis. From Xmas celebration to your birthday celebration. I know you loved the campfire pics I sent you, so I will have a campfire in your honor. Rest in peace dear sis, always in our hearts 💕
marylynn kelly
Such a heart warming lovely lady. We will miss her at our family gatherings, playing cards (31) and sharing a bottle of red.
My deepest sympathy to Renee, Tim and, Vicki
God Bless.
Marylynn
Ray & Diane
Tim, Renee and Family
We are very saddened to hear about your Mom/Grandma. We had sooo much fun back in the cottage days with Phyllis and Dick (and your Dad for that matter). I will always remember all the camp fires, great story telling, card games and belly laughs we shared with her. As you say your good-byes, please know Ray and I are thinking about you all. Take care. ❤️
Ray & Diane
Paul Masse
Big sis. I will always remember you, you’re etched in our hearts. Loved our xmas dinners and sharing pictures of our campfires. Not to forget taking you out for you’re birthday lunches. I will truly miss you and will have a campfire in your honor. Love you Phyllis
Martin and Cheryl Gelinas
Our condolences to all the Masse families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Frank & Lisa Giesen (Lix)
Our deepest Sympathy. Prayers for the family that you may find strength in knowing Phyllis is in the arms of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
I remember having my hair cut by Phyllis in her home hair salon in Denfield. She was a very good friend and neighbor to our family and my Heavenly Mum Rita. I can still hear Phyllis’s contagious laugh when they would get together.
I’ll forever have a place in my heart for her. She will be dearly missed. Hugs Renee & Tim.
Donna & Craig Gilbert
Our hearts are heavy after hearing the sad news of the passing of Phyllis. She was an amazing lady a beautiful soul. We cherished our time with her when in her company. She loved hearing stories and seeing pictures of the little ones. Rest is peace sweet lady♥️ Sincere condolences to her wonderful family.
Jamie Wilson
Tim, Codey and family,
So sorry for your loss, thinking of you all.
Don, Patti, Jamie Wilson