PHILLIPS, RUSSELL EDMUND - The passing of Russell Edmund Phillips, husband of Glenna (Thornton) (nee. Smith) Phillips, of Dorn Ridge, NB, occurred on February 11, 2007 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital. Born on March 26, 1931 in Fredericton, NB, he was a son of the late, Kermit and Mary (Gilmore) Phillips. Russell worked for the New Brunswick Telephone Company for 38 years as a linesmen/installer. He worked all over New Brunswick, in the early years basing out of Chatham/Newcastle and Devon. In 1974 he took over the Keswick area and was also a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America group. He also worked for the Department of Agriculture driving bulldozer for 4 years. His love of farming and the outside brought him to purchase the farm in Dorn Ridge where he raised beef cattle, gardened and worked in the woods. Russell loved to hunt and every fall spent time with his family and friends at the camp in Otter Lake, Millville. He also liked to go four-wheeling, ski-doing and watch hockey games. He hand-crafted many pieces of furniture, axe handles and trinkets in his wood shop. His wooden statues in the pasture caught many a passing eye. His weekly outings to play cards drew him to Community Halls and many friend's homes. Russell's great stories of the past and his life experiences will remain in the hearts of his family and friends. Russell was a member of the Dorn Ridge Church of Christ. After he moved to the area he helped to reopen the church, then later became a Trustee. He was the Chairman and Trustee of the Dorn Ridge Cemetery Inc., served on the Local Service District for the Douglas area, was on the Board of the Keswick Valley Seniors Complex, was a member of the Keswick Valley Senior Robin Group and a member of the Alexandria Masonic Lodge #33. Besides his wife, he is survived by his children, Mark (Lynn) Phillips of Royal Road, Esther (Rod) Flowers of Dorn Ridge, Margo (Robert) Brewer of Burtt's Corner; grandchildren, Michael and Randy Flowers, Whitney and Victoria Brewer, Gregory and Joseph Phillips; brothers and sisters, Wendell (Louise) Phillips of Sydney, NS, Helen Phillips of Ottawa, ON and Mary Janet (Harry) Clift of St. Andrew's; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by an infant sister, Carol Phillips and his brother, Lowell Phillips. There will be a private graveside service at the Dorn Ridge Cemetery Inc. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Dorn Ridge Church of Christ, Dorn Ridge Cemetery Inc. or to the New Brunswick Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com