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1935

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2023

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Thomas PHILLIPS Obituary

PHILLIPS,
Thomas William Harold (Bill):
25.10.1935 - 19.06.2023
Passed on peacefully under bright Taranaki stars. Dear husband of Elva for 62 years. Treasured father and father-in-law to Tanya and Trent, devoted and adored grandfather to Holly. Much loved by the Humphrey family (Auckland).
Finally free from pain. Respected, honoured, loyal.
Private cremation to be held Friday 23 June, followed by a remembrance for close friends and family at the Riddick household, Vogel Street, New Plymouth, from 5.00pm. Messages to 16 Vogel St, New Plymouth or email [email protected]. In
lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Taranaki.

Published by Taranaki Daily News on Jun. 21, 2023.

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Yvonne

June 26, 2023

Elva, Tanya and family, very sorry to hear of the passing, Elva your much loved husband and Tanya you loved Dad.
Lots of love and hugs from the Monday Day and Night Art Classes - Artistic Expressions

Jan and Howard Johns

June 24, 2023

To Elva, Tanya, Trent and Holly.
Thinking of you at this sad time. Sending you all our love.

Graeme Paul

June 24, 2023

To Elva Tanya Trent And Holly
please accept my condolences have lots of memories of Bill organizing junior badminton at the Star gym and also worked with Bill at Jones and Sandfords one job I remember was the Lion Tavern

Val, Stephen and Natalia Roughton

June 23, 2023

Elva, Tanya, Trent and Holly. Thinking of you and sending love and condolences.

Angie Orsborn

June 22, 2023

Tanya ..my absolute deepest sympathy to you all. Loved my interactions with Bill over the years, his excitement at corporate box rugby, his passion for his garden growing in coffee grounds. His love for hus girls. May your grief be softened by wonderful memories of a kind and gentle man. Xxxxx

Carol Fearne

June 22, 2023

To Elva, Tanya and Family,
So sorry to hear of Bill´s passing. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Carol Fearne & Greg Pickering

Delphinee Philips

June 22, 2023

So sorry with this loss from our family, loving thoughts sent to you all

Sue Brookes

June 22, 2023

Elva, Tanya, Trent and Holly
My thoughts are with you through this tough time. Sincere condolences. Remember all the good times.

Danny and Lynda O'Donnell

June 22, 2023

Elva, Tanya, Trent and Holly
So sorry to hear of Bill's passing.
Our sincere condolences and our thoughts are with you at this time.

Wayne Darling

June 22, 2023

To Elva Tanya Trent + Holly sorry to hear of Bills passing used to enjoy the in depth rugby discussions!

Hobbs family

June 22, 2023

Dear Elva, Tanya and family, Bill was a true gentleman, always up for a chat and pass on his knowledge in our badminton days, always with a twinkle in his eye, sending our loving thoughts, Daphne, Grant, Kathryn Hobbs

Sherrin Bint

June 21, 2023

Dear Elva and family..sorry to hear of Bills passing and thinking of you..we remember many fun times on the Tarata farm and since..thank you for visiting my Mum, which was loved and appreciated..sending kind wishes..Sherrin Bint and family..

Ann MacLean

June 21, 2023

Elva, Tanya, Trent & Holly. So sorry to read of your loss. Remember Bill for his dedication to Tanya and her badminton. He would do anything for her.
Ann MacLean

Brian Crowley

June 21, 2023

My condolences to Mrs Phillips and Family in the passing of Bill.Many discussions when he worked for the Dept of Labour and later when grinding my shower bases.RIP Bill

Brian and Colleen Read

June 21, 2023

Our condolences to Elva, Tanya, Trent and Holly in the passing of Bill. I have many fond memories as a child helping Mr Phillips in building their home on Elliot Heights. Great memories Brian Read

June 23, 2023

PHILLIPS, Bill:
Respected, cherished and loved friend of Andrew, Robyn, Georgia, Ciaran and Paige.
"You may be gone from our lives, but you will live forever in our hearts."

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