Phil, son of Elizabeth and William, born in Besses o’th’Barn, 4th of 5 children (Cyril, Eileen, Brenda and Stuart).
Phil attended Radcliffe Technical College to study Engineering and took up an apprenticeship at General Engineering, Radcliffe alongside his brother Cyril.
Phil met Sylvia at Prestwich youth club and they went on to marry in 1961 at St Mary’s Church, Prestwich. they remained living in Besses o’th’Barn for the next 6 years before moving further afield to Brandlesholme, where their 4 children,Heather, Alison, Stephen and Vivienne grew up. This remains the family home to this day.
For the next 20 years Phil worked throughout Europe and Africa as a Project Engineer where his family joined him often.
In his early years, Phil played cornet in Besses Boys Band and later played euphonium in Ramsbottom Silver Band and Tottington Band.
On his retirement Phil joined Walmersley Golf club, Bury Art Society and Harwood Art Society. He was also a member of the congregation at All Saints Church, in Brandlesholme.
Phil was fortunate to make lifelong friends through his travels and many interests.
He was at his happiest spending time with his family, including his 7 grandchildren and 3 great-granddaughters.
He will be sadly missed by his friends and family.
Any donations received will go to Bury Hospice who cared for
Phil in his final days.
Phil, son of Elizabeth and William, born in Besses o’th’Barn, 4th of 5 children (Cyril, Eileen, Brenda and Stuart).
Phil attended Radcliffe Technical College to study Engineering and took up an apprenticeship at General Engineering, Radcliffe alongside his brother Cyril.
Phil met Sylvia at Prestwich youth club and they went on to marry in 1961 at St Mary’s Church, Prestwich. they remained living in Besses o’th’Barn for the next 6 years before moving further afield to Brandlesholme, where their 4 children,Heather, Alison, Stephen and Vivienne grew up. This remains the family home to this day.
For the next 20 years Phil worked throughout Europe and Africa as a Project Engineer where his family joined him often.
In his early years, Phil played cornet in Besses Boys Band and later played euphonium in Ramsbottom Silver Band and Tottington Band.
On his retirement Phil joined Walmersley Golf club, Bury Art Society and Harwood Art Society. He was also a member of the congregation at All Saints Church, in Brandlesholme.
Phil was fortunate to make lifelong friends through his travels and many interests.
He was at his happiest spending time with his family, including his 7 grandchildren and 3 great-granddaughters.
He will be sadly missed by his friends and family.
Any donations received will go to Bury Hospice who cared for
Phil in his final days.
Loving husband, dad, grandpa and great grandpa
Phil, son of Elizabeth and William, born in Besses o’th’Barn, 4th of 5 children (Cyril, Eileen, Brenda and Stuart).
Phil attended Radcliffe Technical College to study Engineering and took up an apprenticeship at General Engineering, Radcliffe alongside his brother Cyril.
Phil met Sylvia at Prestwich youth club and they went on to marry in 1961 at St Mary’s Church, Prestwich. they remained living in Besses o’th’Barn for the next 6 years before moving further afield to Brandlesholme, where their 4 children,Heather, Alison, Stephen and Vivienne grew up. This remains the family home to this day.
For the next 20 years Phil worked throughout Europe and Africa as a Project Engineer where his family joined him often.
In his early years, Phil played cornet in Besses Boys Band and later played euphonium in Ramsbottom Silver Band and Tottington Band.
On his retirement Phil joined Walmersley Golf club, Bury Art Society and Harwood Art Society. He was also a member of the congregation at All Saints Church, in Brandlesholme.
Phil was fortunate to make lifelong friends through his travels and many interests.
He was at his happiest spending time with his family, including his 7 grandchildren and 3 great-granddaughters.
He will be sadly missed by his friends and family.
Any donations received will go to Bury Hospice who cared for
Phil in his final days.
Phil, son of Elizabeth and William, born in Besses o’th’Barn, 4th of 5 children (Cyril, Eileen, Brenda and Stuart).
Phil attended Radcliffe Technical College to study Engineering and took up an apprenticeship at General Engineering, Radcliffe alongside his brother Cyril.
Phil met Sylvia at Prestwich youth club and they went on to marry in 1961 at St Mary’s Church, Prestwich. they remained living in Besses o’th’Barn for the next 6 years before moving further afield to Brandlesholme, where their 4 children,Heather, Alison, Stephen and Vivienne grew up. This remains the family home to this day.
For the next 20 years Phil worked throughout Europe and Africa as a Project Engineer where his family joined him often.
In his early years, Phil played cornet in Besses Boys Band and later played euphonium in Ramsbottom Silver Band and Tottington Band.
On his retirement Phil joined Walmersley Golf club, Bury Art Society and Harwood Art Society. He was also a member of the congregation at All Saints Church, in Brandlesholme.
Phil was fortunate to make lifelong friends through his travels and many interests.
He was at his happiest spending time with his family, including his 7 grandchildren and 3 great-granddaughters.
He will be sadly missed by his friends and family.
Any donations received will go to Bury Hospice who cared for
Phil in his final days.
"The Lord's love for you is so strong that your grief has not been forgotten, nor your loss unheeded, nor your tears unheard, The Lord cares and knows all your suffering, and he has promised, he will comfort you and enfold you in his love."
May the Lord comfort and bless you, Sylvia and family. We sorrow, but not as those with no hope. It's not Goodbye but Good Night - resurrection morning will bring reunion.
May the Lord comfort and bless you, Sylvia and family. We sorrow, but not as those with no hope. It's not Goodbye but Good Night - resurrection morning will bring reunion.
I was so sadden to hear of your loss of Phillip. I send sincere condolences to the family. Derek would also have been sadden at the news. He often spoke fondly of Phillip and what they were doing at Bury Art Society.
Grief never ends, but it changes. It is a passage, not a place to stay. It's not a sign of weakness, nor a lack of faith, it is the price of Love.
Phil will be sorely missed