1915-2011. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Olive F. Phillips who passed away peacefully at the age of 96 years on July 27, 2011, in the presence of family members. Olive has been residing in Kamloops, BC, since 2004.
Olive was predeceased by her parents, Ernest Phillips and Ethel Carrie Phillips (Penney) and sisters, Mabel Edna Phillips died (1915) aged 2 years, and Ethel Flora Phillips, died (1928) aged 4 years.
She is survived by her brother, Eric Francis (Frank) Phillips and his wife, Frances Phillips of St. John's , and nephews, Ernest Phillips (June) and family, Kamloops, BC, Frank Phillips (Sarah) and family, North West River, NL, Stephen Phillips, St. John's, and niece, Marion Phillips, St. John's.
She spent the early years of her working career with the St. John's Answer Telephone Service followed by many years of employment with Frank & Frances Phillips, of Allandale Nurseries, in St. John's. She loved to travel and her greatest pleasures were found in taking care of her cat, cooking, growing indoor plants and spending time in her garden.
After retirement Olive took a special interest in volunteering at the Food Bank and the SPCA. She was an active member and supporter of the Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist.
She will be remembered with fondness by all those who knew her, including many dear friends and extended family members.
Cremation took place in Kamloops, BC. Interment will take place at the Anglican Cemetery on Forest Road. A Memorial service and Celebration of Life will take place in St. John's, to be announced at a later date.