WITHERS, PHILIP RICHMOND - Loving husband of Kay Withers, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at the Saint John Regional Hospital with family by his side. Born in 1925 in Saint John, he was the son of Frederick William and Susannah Withers. As a Veteran of WWII who served in the RCNVR, Philip resided at Ridgewood Veterans' Wing after spending many wonderful years in Quispamsis. A member of Saint John Typographical Union Local 85, he worked in the composing room of the Evening Times Globe for 43 years, until retiring in 1990. Philip served on the advisory board of the Boys' Industrial Home and was part of the Boy Scouts of Canada movement. He volunteered for 12 years with St. John Ambulance as a driver and attendant with the town of Quispamsis's ambulance service. Philip served on recreation committees for the town, and was a board member of both Quispamsis United Church and the KV Food Basket, where he volunteered for several years. Philip was also a member of the Hammond River Angling Association and the Saint John Naturalist Club; he was active in the installation of the observatory at Point Lepreau, where seabird migrations are recorded. Philip is survived by Kay, his wife of 58 years; two sons: Andy Withers (Carolyn) of Kennebecasis Park and Tom Withers (Thérèse) of Saint John; two daughters: Dale Cook (Bruce) of Quispamsis and Kathleen Nelson (Randy) of Red Deer, AB; four grandchildren (Withers): Angela, Jeffery, Jennifer, Andrew; three grandchildren (Cook): Alex, Elizabeth, and Adam; one brother: Frank Withers (Mitzi) of Milkish Creek; two sisters: Janice Morrison of Woodstock, NB and Frances Izzard (Jack) of Halifax, NS; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and two brothers: Murray and Edward Withers. Philip will be resting at Fundy Funeral Home (230 Westmorland Road, Saint John, 646-2424) with visitations on Monday, October 20, 2008 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. A Tribute to a Veteran service will commence with the 7 p.m. visitation. The funeral service will be held at Quispamsis United Church on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 2 p.m., followed by a reception in the church hall and interment at Black River United Church Cemetery. The family would like to thank the Reverend John Martin, Dr. Hollway, and palliative care nurses and staff for their gracious care. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of the donor's choice are welcome.