NEW GLASGOW – Phillip Kenneth Borden, age 75, of MacDonald St., New Glasgow, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2011 in the QEII New Infirmary, Halifax.
Born in New Glasgow, he was a son of the late Vera Helen Borden.
He worked at the New Glasgow stadium and retired from the Town of New Glasgow Water Department. He was a member of Second United Baptist Church and Royal Canadian Legion Br. 34, New Glasgow. He played darts at the Legion, Ward 1 Rec Centre and North End Rec Centre.
He is survived by his partner of 37 years Debra Jordan; daughter, Helena Borden (Tony Diflauio), Sydney; sons: Jamie (Patti), New Glasgow; Phillip (Tracey), Stellarton; Herman (Elisabeth), Truro; step-son Charles Jordan, New Glasgow; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters, Betty Borden, Toronto; Catherine Barnwell, Washington, DC; brothers: Victor, Montreal; Robert “Bob Cat”, Winnipeg; Donald “Ducky”, Winnipeg; Vernon “Jim” (Twilla “Skip”), New Glasgow; Harry “Bunny” (Colleen), Halifax.
He was predeceased by wife Rosie Caddle and sister Audrey.
Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday in the R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow. Funeral service 2 p.m. Saturday in Second United Baptist Church. Burial will be in Brookside Cemetery.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Second United Baptist Church.
Condolences may be sent by visiting: www.rhporter.ca