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Decker; Philip Ralph

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Decker;

Philip Ralph Decker, 75 of Brooklyn
It is with sad hearts , after a brief illness with cancer, the family announce the passing of Philip Ralph Decker at Queens General Hospital on February 13th, 2015.
Born on February 4 , 1940 in Brooklyn, he was the only son of the late Alexander and Mary ( Nesbitt ) Decker.
In Philip’s younger years, he sailed on the ” Rover ” for Markland Shipping Co. He was a professional deep sea diver, returning to Brooklyn and marrying his wife of 46 years. He worked and retired from Bowater Mersey Paper Co. He enjoyed growing rhododendrons from tissue culture and selling them. His passion was playing bridge and going to tournaments. He was 12.35 points from achieving silver life master and was a member of the American Contract Bridge League. Philip and his wife owned and operated Scotian Gift Shop, Brooklyn, and MacDonald’s Second Hand and Antique Store in Milton.
He is survived by his wife ,Rose Mary (Fralic ), son Bradley (Jennifer), Fort St. John, B.C. ,Granddaughters Sydney, Kelsey, Fort St. John, B C. Mother, Mary Bridgewater, sister Vernelle Bonertz , Valleyview, Alberta , A special family, Greg and Nancy Prendergast, Sydney , Jessica Prendergast , Waterloo, Ontario.,Christina. Prendergast , Sydney , as well as many nieces , nephews , and cousins .
He was predeceased by his brother in law Larry Bonertz, Valleyview Alberta.
At Philip’s request, there will be no funeral, however, there will be a committal at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Queens General Hospital Foundation Fund. Box 528 Liverpool Nova Scotia B0T 1K0. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com.

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  2. Katherine Archibald

    Rose and family .So sorry to hear of Phillips passing ,He was a great man and I always got a kick out of him , I enjoyed my years working with him ..He had many talents and wood bowl making was one that I always enjoys waiting to see the next one he would bring to show me . Many a story we shared .. Sympathy’s go to you Rose and all your family .Katherine .

  3. Robert & Sally Fader

    Rose & family:

    We are so sorry to read of Phillip’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.

  4. Nancy Spinks Kuffel

    Rose Mary, Mary, Vernelle and all the family,
    So sorry to read about Phillip. thoughts and prayers for all of you during this sad time.
    Nancy Spinks Kuffel

  5. Shirley & Paul Shot

    Dear Rose and family: We are extending deepest sympathy to Phillip’s family and friends at this time of loss. Loved ones always remain in your heart and in your memory; that is a treasure you will never lose.

  6. Gordon Eisnor

    Rose and Family:Sorry to hear of Phillip’s passing.Sincere condolences extended to all his family.

  7. freda- jim norman

    rose and brad so very sad to hear of phillips passing we will miss having coffee at tim’s and listening to his jokes

  8. Walter and Sherri Miller

    Rose,Bradley and Vernelle,we are so sorry to hear of Philip’s passing,I will always remember the visits I had in your home!they were good times and full of laughter?our thoughts and prayers go out to you all at this sad time,he will certainly be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.keep him in your thoughts for ever.

  9. Vicki and Scott Conrad

    Dear Rose and family,
    We are so sorry to hear of Phillip’s passing. Our thoughts are with you all during this sad time. Take care of yourselves and keep close all of the wonderful memories you have.
    Vicki and Scott Conrad

  11. Rika Bolivar

    sorry for your loss, he was always an interesting conversation at coffee and the riverbank i will miss him

  12. Barb and Brian Fralic

    Rose and Family,
    Sorry to hear of Phillip’s passing. Our thoughts are with you.
    Barb and Brian

  13. Barb Meredith

    Dear Rosemary and Family – as you know, I considered Phillip part of my family, too. I will miss him. You are in my prayers as you have been for some time during his illness. Love, Barb

  14. Fred and Wendy Wamboldt

    Rose and family,
    So sorry to hear of Phillip’s passing. Our deepest sympathy and condolences to you all. Our prayers go out to you all at this most difficult time. Take care….. thinking of you.

    Fred and Wendy

  15. Sherry Anthony

    Hi Rosemary and Family,
    I am so sorry to hear of Phillip’s passing. I know you will miss him very much. I was happy to be able to visit with you this past August when I was home and catch up. But my deepest sympathies go out to you and your family at this difficult time. Thinking of you…
    Sherry and family

  16. Zona Hatt

    Dear Rose,
    Stephen and I are so very sorry to hear of your loss. I always enjoyed each year when he would walk me through his garden which he was so proud of and rightly so. I envied his green thumb—each summer as his garden begins to bloom you will know that he is with you.
    God bless you and your family.
    Zona and Stephen

  17. Bev Stewart

    Rose, I am so sorry to hear of Phillip’s death; please know that I am thinking of you as you continue life’s journey without him. He was very lucky to have your constant support and encouragement as you faced these last difficult months together and fought the good fight.

    With sincere sympathy, Bev

  18. Murray Roy Barkhouse

    Dear Rose,

    My heartfelt sympathy for the death of your husband Phil. As you know, Phil and I played in many bridge tournaments together and I played with him when he obtained his life master. I enjoyed Phil’s great sense of humour and his determination to do well in playing bridge. He and I used to discuss the stock market and he always had a hot tip for me. He was a wonderful bridge companion. Murray

  19. Curtis & Linda Leslie Maillett

    Our sincere condolences to Rose & family, also Mary and Vernelle. Phillip will be missed. God Bless the whole family. Linda & Curtis

  20. Jane Payzant

    Dear Rose and Bradley,
    There are no words to express sorrow. My prayers are with you. We met Phillip over 20 years ago when he sold us our first rhodendrons.
    Jane

  21. Donna Denison

    Rose, so sorry to read of Philip’s passing. We had many a good laughs with him at the Credit Union dinners. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time. – Donna

  22. Paul and Shirley Neals

    Rose and family, we are so very sorry for your loss. Phil was a very vibrant person with a quick wit and had a wonderful humor. God bless you all with peace and comfort, Phil will be missed by so many.

  23. George & Pat Fralic

    The Decker family….

    So sorry to hear of Philip’s recent passing….our thoughts & prayers are with you during this time…..

    George & Pat

  24. Vicki Roach

    Rose and family,

    so sorry to hear of Phil’s passing. I knew him all my life growing up in Brooklyn and always enjoyed talking to him when we worked at the mill. He always had something funny to say. …my deepest condolences.

  25. David Whynott of mersey point

    To all of Phillips family I am sorry to hear of your loss. I am sure he will be sadly missed but not forgotten by many.

  26. Leon & Norma Robertson

    Rose, we are so sorry to read of your sadness. Thoughts and prayers at this time to all your Family. He will be missed by the coffee crowd at Tim’s Horton..Hugs to all.

  27. Jean Strum

    Dear Rose:

    I was so sorry to read of Phillip’s passing. Please accept my sincere sympathy.
    Having gone to school with Phillip I will always remember him as the big joker because he was always playing jokes and making us laugh.
    Sincerely,
    Jean

  28. Barb and Lorne Redmond

    Rose and family:

    Our deepest condolences on the loss of such a nice man. Always
    friendly and approachable. We will always remember those special qualities.

  29. Geraldine williams

    To the Decker Family:
    Sincere sympathy on the loss of your dear loved one.
    May God comfort your hearts with His presence and peace.

  30. Tim McDonald

    Rose and family
    So sorry to hear of Philip’s passing. My sincere condolences to you at this very sad time.

  31. Dot and Fred Lohnes

    Dear Rose and family, So sorry for your loss Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all Dot & Fred Take Care

  32. Bea DeLong

    Dear Rose, Bradley & Family …..So sorry for your loss. Just last week I was reading a diary that Lanny had written when he and Phillip were diving……many years ago. My Deepest Sympathy to you all at this sad time. Take Care, Bea

  34. Marjorie & Paul F.

    Rose, Mary, Vernelle and family
    Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this time of sadness and loss.

  36. David Whynot

    Dear Rose and family I am very sorry to hear of Philip,s passing my thoughts and prayer,s are with you and your family

  37. Sheila D. Smith

    My sincere condolences to Rose, Bradley and Vernelle on your loss. His passing leaves another void in the community as well.

    Sheila
    ~~

  38. Mary Harris

    Sincere sympathy and heartfelt condolences at this difficult time to the family of Philip Decker and Mother Mary.

    Mary Harris (Seaside Bridge Club)

  39. Deb Chuck Sponagle -Taylor

    Rose and Family we were heart broken hearing this news. God Bless you all and Rose feel my hug..for you are the World to me, I love you ..you are Mom to me , not age but memories xoxox’s God bless you and keep you strong at this very very hard time.
    Deb and Chuck

  40. Philip and Holly Smith

    Please accept our deepest condolences. as you experience the loss of Phil. We will be thinking of you at this sad time.

  41. Kenny

    Very sorry to hear of Phillips passing.I worked with him and he was always good for a chuckle. Very witty. I definatly will always remember him for the laughs he provided.Great guy.

  43. Jim Peach

    Phil was always ready to stop & chat, & you always got a laugh before it was over. my deepest condolences to the Family. May God give you the family the comfort you need to get through this time of sorrow. 🙁

  45. Bernie Swain

    I have enjoyed playing bridge over quite a few years both with and against Phil. He was an accomplished player and always an enjoyable person to be with. I am saddened at his loss and send my condolences to you, Rose.

  46. George & Carolyn Parnel

    Sending our sincere sympathy to the familly; our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

  47. Phyllis and Yorke Tutty

    Rose and family,
    So sorry to hear of Philip’s passing. Please accept out deepest
    condolences. Take care.

  49. Ronnie and Barbara Burns

    Rose and Family,
    How sad to know that Phillip has lost his fight. May God give you the comfort and strength to get through this difficult time. Sharing wonderful memories with family and friends will keep him close.
    Our deepest sympathy.

  50. Doug and Lin Lucier

    Rosemary and family, so very sorry about Phillip. He will be a huge loss to you. Know we are thinking of you with sincere deep sympathy

  51. Edith and Robert Cerovich

    May family and friends surround you and love give you strength at this time. Thinking of you!

  52. Bob and Karen Barnes

    Dear Mrs. Decker and Family,
    Bob and I send our sincere condolences to you in your time of sorrow. Bob always enjoyed his chats with Philip. May God comfort and keep you in the coming days.

  53. Marion and Gerry Robar

    Dear Rosemary; We are deeply saddened to hear of Philip’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. He was a very special person to us and we will always hold dear the memories we have of him. Our sincere condolences Gerry and Marion

  54. Gary and Donna Jollimore

    Rose and Family: Gary and I are deeply sorry to read of Philip`s passing. Keep your memories close to give you comfort. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Our sincere condolences. Gary and Donna.

  55. carol( Neily )Gregory

    Vernelle…so sorry to read of the passing of your brother.l didn’t realize your husband had died..my sympathy to you &your family.we lost Mom almost 2 weeks ago,would have been 94 in May. You have been in my thoughts this past week

  57. george& christine[nickerson] sabin

    Vernelle sorry to hear of Phillip passing.i didn’t know your husband had died.give my love to your mother. CHRISTINE

  58. Lorne Wilson

    Rose and Family, Phil made us all laugh and he had a great big heart. So sorry to hear of his passing, my deepest condolences!

  59. Vaughn & Eleanor West

    Dear Rose & Bradley – so sorry to learn of Phil’s passing. Remember the days he and Vaughn would ” get together “, he coined the phrase when we were all in the same business ” Black & Decker” something we still laugh about. God be with you and remember the ‘GOOD’ times.

  60. Brenda Lawrence /Jim Hubley

    To The Decker Family
    So sorry to hear that Phillip passed.
    He loved to have conversations .
    He will be missed by all who knew
    him . Hold onto the memories.
    Sincere sympathy . Brenda and
    Jim.

  63. Bruce and Edith Dauphinee

    Rose Mary and Family…
    So sorry for your loss. Sending our heartfelt condolences to the family.

  64. Fred Giffin

    Sincere condolences to Rose and family on the passing of Philip. We will always remember his unique sense of humor.

  65. Belinda and Clarke

    Rose and Family,so sorry to hear of Phillips passing.We all enjoyed our coffee etc. at Tim,s on a regular basis.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.God Bless

  66. Greg Golden

    Rose and Bradley, I am very saddened to hear of Phillip’s passing. Mom and Dad always spoke highly of Phillip and in her later years Mom loved to see the flowering trees and shrubs as she walked by or drove by your property. I remember standing in front of your home waiting for the bus to the high school and if it was raining Phillip always came to the door and motioned for us to stand on your porch, out of the rain. That kindness was always appreciated! Please accept my sincere condolences. Greg Golden

  67. Richard and Bill Barclay

    I was very surprised to hear of Phil’s passing. Bill and I played bridge with and against Phil for many years. Sitting with him was always entertaining. Our condolences to the family.

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