PHILLIPS, MARY - 88, of Parrsboro, Cumberland Co. passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Upper Nappan surrounded by her family. Born in Stonehouse, England, she was a daughter of the late Percival and Katherine (Peyton) Shortt. Mary loved her British heritage and enjoyed telling stories of growing up in England. She came to Canada in December of 1944 as a war bride, accompanied by her 21 month old daughter, Saundra. She became a Canadian citizen in 1970. She was proud co-owner of Phil's Restaurant and Laundromat. She is survived by daughters, Saundra Spence (George), Parrsboro; Theresa Kay (Stephen Millen), Waterloo, Ont.; Kimberley Phillips, Amherst; sons, Kevin (Rozelle Morris), Parrsboro; Kendall (Patrick Burke), Mississauga, Ont.; a sister, Peg and a brother, Peter, both of Stonehouse, England; 11 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and a great-great granddaughter; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Rupert (1985); a daughter, Lyndis (2003); a son, Barrington in infancy (1953); a grandson, Craig in infancy (1972); brother, Gerald; step-father, Harry Pulley. Funeral service 4 p.m. Saturday [August 21, 2010] at Smith's Funeral Home, Parrsboro, Rev. Tory Byrne officiating. Burial in St. George's Cemetery, Parrsboro. Memorial donations may be made to the L.A. Animal Shelter or to the IWK Health Centre. Online condolences at www.smithsfuneralhome.com