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Locke PhilipLOCKE, Philip Walter - Unexpectedly, after a brief illness, on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Markham-Stouffville Hospital, aged 84.

Phil is survived by Jean (née Greig), his loving wife of 56 years.

Loving father of Brian (Donna), Steve (Rachelle) and Ken (Daphne).

Extremely proud grandpa to Henry, Dean, Roxanne, Spencer and Rebecca.

Predeceased by parents Vida and Lester, and siblings John, Kathy and Eric. 

Phil was truly a man of diverse interests. He shared his father's love of math and physics, and pursued these subjects at University College, University of Toronto, graduating in 1959. He had a 32-year career as a programmer and systems analyst at Ontario Hydro, where his greatest achievement was to create a computer simulation of the power grid in Ontario,.

Phil was well known for his musical talents as a vocalist, pianist and conductor. He sang in the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir, featured as a regular soloist in church, and once participated as a chorus member in Verdi's Aïda.

Phil provided a lifelong example of generosity, tolerance, compassion and unwavering honesty for us all. He was always ready to jump in and assist whenever he was needed.

Of all his achievements, Phil was most proud of his family. He was devoted to his sons and gave enthusiastic support to their emerging interests in music, business and medicine. He delighted in recounting the ongoing achievements of his grandchildren. Phil enjoyed every opportunity to travel and experience cultures around the world. He relished the chance to see the treasures of art, architecture, and history of every place he visited. Given time, he would have seen all of it.

In our time of sorrow, Phil's family takes comfort in knowing how much he inspired us. His influence will continue through the generations. We will miss him.

A funeral will be held at Dixon-Garland Funeral Home, Markham, on October 28, 2021. Visitation at 1 pm followed by a service at 2 pm. In coming months, we will hold a celebration of Phil's life.

We deeply appreciate all the physicians and nurses who cared for him in his final days. In lieu of flowers, donations in Phil's name to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Prostate Cancer Canada, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, and Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.

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