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Sydney A. (Wood) Phillips

December 29, 2010 By Haskett Funeral Homes 16 Condolences

Sydney A. (Wood) Phillips

At LHSC-University Hospital, London on Tuesday, December 28, 2010 Sydney A. (Wood) Phillips of Huron Park in her 75th year. Beloved wife of the late William Robert (Bill) Phillips (1992). Dear mother of Tom Phillips and Daryl Phillips both of Huron Park and Rob and Becky Phillips of St. Joseph, Michigan. Dear grandmother of Christine Phillips and Shaun Smith; Matthew Phillips, Jennifer and Joe Hill, Brandi Heaton and great-grandmother of Cailyn; Alexis and Alliyah. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Rob and Irene Wood of North Vancouver, B.C., Bonnie and Steve Greenlee of Surrey, B.C.; Agnes Simpson, Ron and Shirley Phillips and Virginia Thornley all of London. Also missed by nieces and nephews. Missed by her special friends Vlado and Gabriel Bjelias and their family of Dashwood.

Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Friday, December 31st from 9:30-10:30 AM, where the funeral service will be held at 11 AM with Pastor Bob Loohuizen officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Christian Children’s Fund would be appreciated by the family.



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  1. Rhonda & Jeff Young

    January 5, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Dear Rob & Becky,

    Jeff and I were so sorry to here about your Mom. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Letting go of a loved one is hard, especially at this time of year. She will always be your Angel in Heaven looking out for you.

    Take care of yourselves.

    Love you,

    Rhonda & Jeff

  2. Tammy King

    January 4, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Aunt Syd was one of the most loving human beings I’ve ever known. I have such fond memories of our time with both her and Uncle Bill and of course you boys, Tom, Daryl and Rob. We lived in the same house for a time and never tired of one another. It saddens me to know she is gone – even though I know she is in a better place. Some people just deserve to live forever and she was one of them. So sorry that I wasn’t able to make it to her funeral but know that I am sending hugs to all of you. Love Tammy

  3. Arlene Berendsen

    January 1, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    I had the priviledge of working with Sydney for many years when I was nursing at the Exeter Villa. I am so saddened to hear of Sydney’s passing and the loss that your family has to go through. I’ll treasure the warm memories of a woman, that carried in her everyday life, a deep sense of faith and the endless kindness that I witnessed over and over again when she worked with residents there. She truly had a purpose in her life and I’m grateful to have crossed paths with her. My deepest sympathy, Arlene Berendsen

  4. Ken Barker and Sheila Rodger

    January 1, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Remembering with you… the life of someone so dear. Our prayers are with you all.

    Sincerely
    Ken and Sheila

  5. Dave and Debbie Hagemann

    December 31, 2010 at 10:40 PM

    Dearest Becky and Rob,
    Our hearts and prayers go out to you both. We are so sorry to hear of your mom passing. We loved the photo presentation for her final views because it showed so much love and enjoyment when she was around you guys. Please know that we love you guys very much and are thinking of you at this time of sorrow. We hope Matt, Jen and Joe, Brandi and Matt are doing well and our thoughts are with you all.

  6. Bonnie and Steve Greenlee

    December 31, 2010 at 3:03 PM

    Syd, My big sister, I will keep the memories of growing up and sharing together close to my heart,. We are so happy you were able to visit out here a few years ago, and that you met your great nieces and nephew. you are always in our hearts.
    Tom, Daryl, Robert and families….our thoughts, love and prayers are with you
    Aunt Bonnie and Uncle Steve

  7. Steve Moni and Family

    December 31, 2010 at 2:27 PM

    Dear Rob and Family,
    We express our sincere condolences. Your mother will be sadly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  8. Tom, Daryl, Rob and Families

    December 31, 2010 at 1:20 AM

    Our heartfelt sympathies to you in the passing away of your Mother. At a time that our family needed a “Grandmother” and “Mom”, Sydney came into our lives and blessed us with her caring personality.

    We sure will miss her smile that lit up her face and her wonderful laugh.

    Our prayer is for the Lord to carry you gently through this time of grieving the loss of your Mom.

    Amerongen Family

  9. Tom Phillips

    December 30, 2010 at 7:26 PM

    Mom was a wonderful person, caring, loving, and always giving. It was her nature to do these things, as I believe God had meant her to be. I will miss her greatly, too, as will anyone whom really knew her will as well. My Brothers, Rob and Daryl, and their families thank you for all the kind words of condolence and encouragement. We will grieve in our own ways, those of us who knew Mom, family, extended family, and the many other friends she made along the journey of life. But, let’s not forget, that she is in a much better place, looking down on us all as we go on our day to day chores; watching over us, just waiting for the right time to greet us in heaven. Thank-you!

    Tom Phillips

  10. Linda Abbgy

    December 30, 2010 at 5:15 PM

    We were so sadden to hear about the passing of Sydney. We did enjoy getting to know her over the past few years. We loved going to see her as she visited Rob and Becky in Michigan. She knitted lovely dollies and was always a delight to talk with, she will surely be missed by all her knew her. The faith that Sydney had, has taken her to be in the loving arms of Jesus and she has the best new body she could ask for. I know heaven is celebrating at her entrance.

    Sincerely
    Linda, Bruce, Sophia, and Daniel Abbgy
    Lillie Hancock

  11. Linda and Bruce Abbgy

    December 30, 2010 at 5:10 PM

    We were so sadden to hear about Syndey’s passing. She was a beautiful person inside and out, and we all enjoyed her presence when visiting her family in Michigan. She made beautiful dollies and was happy to always see us. I know through her faith she is in the loving arms of Jesus and has no health problems hindering her. It was a pleasure to have know you Syndey.

    Sincerely
    Linda, Bruce Abbgy
    T. Joseph Michigan

  12. Betty Stover

    December 30, 2010 at 3:34 PM

    Tom, Daryl, and Rob,

    Thank you for the wonderful priviledge I have had of knowing and loving your mother. She was one of a kind. I will miss her smile and her always cheerful voice but one day we will see eachother again and I praise god for that. Your all in my heart and in my prayers and in Gods loving care.

    Much Love.

  13. Sheila Harris

    December 30, 2010 at 12:41 PM

    Dear Family
    Please accept my sincere sympathy on the loss of your mother.
    I knew Sydney when we were very young and was a friend of her Aunt Bonnie with whom I still keep in close touch.
    I know she was sorry not to be with you today.
    May your days be filled with good memories.
    Sincerely
    Sheila Harris
    London Ontario

  14. Donna & Mickey Simpson

    December 30, 2010 at 11:31 AM

    Tom, Daryl and Rob,

    Aunt Syd was a wonderful woman, and will live on in all of our memories forever. She leaves behind a legacy of love and caring that will soon be a balm to your hearts.

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  15. Jon and Debbie Holt

    December 30, 2010 at 12:48 AM

    May the memories of Sydney and the love of family and friends surround you and give you strength in the days ahead. Take comfort in knowing there is one more angel above us.
    God took her in his loving arms
    He saw she needed rest
    His garden must be beautiful
    For He only takes the best

    Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  16. Jennifer Hill

    December 29, 2010 at 3:49 PM

    Grandma,
    Thank you for all the loving warmth you have given to us through your smiles, hugs and blankets too! We will miss you, but knowing we will see you again in the house of the lord brings joy to our hearts! God has you in his arms, We have you in our hearts, Forever! We love you! ~ Rest in Peace~

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