FINCH, Philip Henry - Passed on August 8, 2021 at the age of 95 years, 11 months.
Phil was a 70-year resident of Port Credit.
Predeceased by his wife of 65 years June (nee Whitaker).
He is survived by his sister, Barbara. Phil was the best Dad of Philip Jr., Patricia (Robert) and Anne Marie (Scott).
Phil was the beloved Papa of Phillip George (Emily), Preston (Jessica), Philip Eric (Merissa), Katie (Paul), Ian and Gregory. He was the Great-Papa of Max, Emerson, Charlie (Wild Root), Zackary, Layla, Clara and Paul Jr. (PJ).
Phil was "Uncle Phil" to over 50 nieces, nephews and family friends. Phil began working to support his widowed mother and little sister at the age of 12.
He joined the Canadian Navy at 17, serving out of Halifax during WWII. Phil attended Ryerson post war where he learned carpentry. This started his career where he rose to Site Superintendant on projects across Canada including the East/West Subway, renovation of the historic King Edward Hotel and the Halifax Hospital.
Phil was a loyal husband, a beloved Father, a popular Uncle, a good neighbour and cherished friend. He was measure-of-a-man in every respect. To know him was to love him.
Due to ongoing covid concerns, there will be no visitation or service.
A Celebration Of Life will be held on a future date.
For those who wish you may make a donation directly to the Nature Conservancy of Canada or the Canadian Wildlife Federation in Phil's memory.
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