Obituary of Capt. R. O. Phillips

Jerry, 65, of Grand Bay, passed away early Friday (March 7), following a brief yet intense battle with an illness at the Saint John Regional Hospital. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 yrs, Barb; his son, Kris (Cynthia); his daughter, Sherri (Trevor); his grand daughter, Ava; his mother, Marjorie; and his two sisters Louise (Bobby) and Judy (Jack). Jerry was predeceased by his father, Jerry (Sr.); and by an infant daughter, Terri Lynn. A connoisseur of “fine” instant coffee, Jerry spent his 50-year working life on or near the waters of the Eastern Seaboard. He reveled in his time at sea with Atlantic Towing, Irving's Refining Division and the Saint John Harbour Pilot's Assoc., but more importantly he most enjoyed dealing with those he met through his work and while helping others. Always willing to assist and ever keen to encourage those in whom he saw potential, Jerry will be most remembered for his selflessness; caring; and quick (oftentimes funny) quips. A wonderful man, husband, son, brother, father, grand father and friend; he will be sadly missed. On this, his final voyage, may he encounter only fair winds and calm seas. Godspeed. Jerry is resting at Brenan's Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John. Visitation will be held Monday and Tuesday (March 10, 11) from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.. A Memorial Service will be held at Brenan’s Chapel on Wednesday at 2:15 p.m., to be followed by interment at Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery in West Saint John. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Baptist Memorial Fund or a charity of the donor's choosing.