OXLEY, PHYLLIS - 1930-2011 - Phyllis Oxley, 81, of Hillsborough passed away peacefully on October 19th, 2011 in her own home with her special girls by her side. Phyllis was born in Halifax, NS on April 9th, 1930, the daughter of Dr. Philip Oxley and Christine (Campbell) Oxley. Phyllis worked as a Medical Technologist until her retirement. Phyllis never had any children of her own but was very close to her, as she would call her, adopted daughter- Barb Alcorn. She also was blessed with a childhood friend who kept close contact with her, Phyllis Graham. Phyllis also had a constant companion, her cat, Sally, who meant the world to her. Over the past few years, Phyllis needed homecare and Barb hand picked the people she knew would get along with Phyllis, they were like angles sent to care for her, Sandra Beers, Emily Beers, Natasha Butland and Kathryn Mann, your were truly appreciated. Phyllis may not have had any children but she was so blessed with the people God brought into her life, and she loved them all very much. She enjoyed watching Jeopardy and Judge Judy faithfully while eating her favorite, cheeseburgers. Phyllis was a very special lady and she will be dearly missed.
Her main goal was to be able to stay in her family home until her passing this was made possible by the people in her life, special thanks to the Extra Mural Nurses who came and gave such great care and to Dr. Winston Dykeman who gave so unselfishly of his time. Phyllis is now at peace.
There will be no visitation. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 21st, 2011 at 11:00am at the Albert County Funeral Home with Father Michael Toner officiating. Interment will be in the Holy Ghost Cemetery, Hopewell Hill, NB. Donations to the SPCA or to the Holy Ghost Cemetery would be greatly appreciated.
Arrangements are in the care of the Albert County Funeral Home, 4130 Route 114, Hopewell Cape, NB, E4H-3K2 -734-2780
www.albertcountyfh.com