SQUIRES, Phyllis Naomi (nee Martin) (July 23, 1923 — January 17, 2009) — Passed away suddenly but peacefully in the arms of her daughter Carole on Topsail Road. Predeceased by husband William, Oct. 1984; sons Private Wayne, May 1973; Kenneth May 1986; Victor, April 2008; son-in-law Cliff Gosse, August 2008, also parents Ambrose and Annie Martin as well as all of her siblings. Leaving to mourn and celebrate her life, with many loving memories are her children: Canon Shirley Gosse (Charles); Carole Gosse; Charlie Squires (Carolanne); Jean Hancock (Terry); Glenda Winter (Mark); Carl Squires (Cathy); and Allan Squires (Joan); foster son George Tilley; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law Winnie English and Jessie Hempson, as well as a large number of nieces and nephews. She was especially close to nephew Archdeacon John Sharpe and niece Jean Tucker. Also mourning her loss are friends Ruth Halliday and Kay Janes, her hairdresser. Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, Sunday 7 to 9 p.m.; Monday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Funeral from St. Philip’s Anglican Church Tuesday at 2 p.m. Flowers from family and friends only. Donations kindly accepted to St. Philip’s Anglican Church. To send a message of condolence or sign the online guestbook, please visit www.carnells.com.