Beloved husband of Grace for 62 years. Survived by his daughter Alice, sons Douglas (Jane) and Albert (Cyndy), grandchildren Christine, Grace and Rachel, and numerous great-grandchildren. He emigrated from Holland with Grace in 1957, youngest of 9 children, he is survived by brother Rein in Holland.
Phil was a member of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada for 17 years, Scouts Canada for 23 years, and the Canadian Legion for over 50 years. He also volunteered for many years, including volunteering at Elliott Lake Hospital for 20 years.
Visitation will be held at the MARLATT FUNERAL HOME “SWACKHAMER CHAPEL”, 195 King Street West, Dundas, on Wednesday, September 18th from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the Marlatt Dundas Chapel on Thursday, September 19th, 2019 at 1 p.m. Interment to follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Hamilton.