Brian PHILLIPS Obituary

To Jan and family
Brian was a good man. Loyal and honest and hard working, I had the pleasure of working with Brian for more than 30 years. We never had an argument, even through all the turbulent ups and downs of life and business. Brian just got on and did what was asked of him. He contributed greatly to our business and to the fibreglass industry in New Zealand, right to the end of his working life when he was training people new to our industry. He was a 'Legend' at Armatec Environmental Ltd. He has certainly left his mark on us all and we are the better for it.

Brian - I'm sorry I cannot be there to say goodbye in person. Remembering you I realise there is not a time I can recall that you have not been part of our work family. From when I was a child you were there, and stayed there - right through until you couldn't anymore. Your commitment to us all was unending & your dedication to see our team get their qualifications is something we will never forget. With your positive outlook and jokes at the ready, you have inspired many. Much love. Catherine

Thinking of you today Jan and family. Brian was a great friend for 65 years. Will be missed, but know he is up there with the Angels checking us out with that mischievous grin. So sorry we couldn't make it today,love and take care. Jenny and Johnny and family.

To Jan and family - So very sorry to hear of Brian's passing and thinking of you all at this sad time. We always enjoyed being with you both at social gatherings and Brian's cheerful nature and good company will be sorely missed in the future Our sincerest sympathy and prayers are with you all. Kindest Regards - Rob & Lyn McCormack

Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Brian. We had many great times together playing in the band with Keith Bloor, Rex Bloor, and later years Trevor Hay. I'll always re\member Brian"s chuckling laugh. Never had a cross word and that is quite unique for band members. I have a great photo of Brian with the other band members taken at the Normanby Town Hall some years ago.

To Janet, Dion and families, The passing of Brian brings back many years of memories of the days when we were in Dance Bands together in Hawera .
Please accept my sincere condolences at this very sad time.
Alistair Gow

Jan and family please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of Brian,I have many great memories of Brian back in the dance band days.Keith and Margaret Bloor.

My sincere condolences Janet on the passing of Brian. Thinking of you and your family at this sad time.

From Veronica Oliver.

Uncle Brian, I have only met you a few times and had brief conversations, but that doesn't diminish my respect and love for you.

Talking to you has shown me that you have lived a life worth living. You had interesting, loved ones and intelligent and successful children, and you flew to heaven in your old age after a rich and fulfilling life.
In heaven, you, too, must be living in love.

Janet, I also hope you keep your sense of humour and live life to the fullest. Brian will be happy to see that.

So sad for your loss dear Auntie Jan & family, Uncle Brian had been a great neighbour and a truely lovely friend who showered us with lollies, presents, kids wheelbarrow rides, positive attitude and endless patience, humor and laughter.

Thinking of you Jan and family in the sad loss of brian

Deepest sympathies to Janet and family
I worked with Brian at Armatec Environmental Ltd
A good workmate
Raewyn Stevens

Please accept our condolences at this time Janet. We will sorely miss that wonderful sense of humour that Brian brought to every occasion over the last six plus decades.
Colin and Kittina Cowie.

Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Deepest sympathies
Peter and Diane Huitson

Our Deepest Sympathy Jan and Families. Ash and Eileen Froome.