Keddy – Philbert W, 72, of Danesville, Lunenburg County, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 30, 2023 in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool.
Born in Liverpool, Phil was a son of the late Milford and Elena (Conrad) Keddy.
Phil worked for the former Bowater Mersey Paper Company Limited in Brooklyn for many years as a millwright. Following this, he was a courier driver for Altimax, TDR and MBW and was a long haul truck driver for Classic Freight. In his spare time, Phil enjoyed hunting and fishing with his son in law, Rob. He loved animals as well as playing sports, particularly ball, collecting old cars, attending car shows and loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren.
Phil is survived by his companion Sadie Roberts; his daughter Tiffany (Robert) Pellerin, his son Jonathan; step daughter Toni Roberts (Jason Eisnor); Step son Joe Roberts. His thirteen grandchildren, Austin, Jenna, Matthew, Mallory, Caleb, Jacob, Nonie, Daniel, Jayce, Tanner and Emma as well as two he wasn’t fortunate enough to meet. His one great grandson Odin. His brother Richard (Betty Ann).
Besides his parents, Phil was predeceased by his brother Bradford.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool, NS. At Phil’s request, there will be no funeral service. No flowers, donations may be made to a children’s charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Annette Nowe
My deepest sympathies for Phil’s family. He was a kind, funny, full of life guy who lived life to the fullest. I have some fond memories of Phil growing up with my bestie Tiff. He will be sadly missed. Thinking of you all at this very difficult time. RIP Phil ox Annette and Michael Nowe
Vivian Croft (Whynot)
Knew Phil for years…so sorry for your loss.
Darren Whynot / Lisa Tarr
To all the family we are sorry for your loss.Philbert you are home at last and no more pain take care pal till we meet again.
George Jenkinson
My Gob Bless Phil with open arm’s,
RIP Phil. You will be missed.
Bonny Lyle-Chapman
My sweet friend Phil
You were such a character and i enjoyed carrying on with you and Sadie many time over the years. I hadnt seen you in so.e time but always consodered you a great friend. Rest easy
Charlene Whynot Reece
Sadie and family so sorry for your loss condolences to you all. I have known Phil all my life .He always had a good story to tell and always had time for a chatt .RIP my friend hope you dad and uncle Percey are having some laughs
Robin and Sharon
Our condolences to Sadie, Toni, Joe, Johnny, and Tiffany. So very sorry for your loss. Phil will be truly missed by all his friends and family ❤️❤️
Anthony Connors
My condolences to Sadie and the entire family. Phil was a larger than life guy. Always felt welcomed around him. I will never go fishing up in Molega because he told me the eels were humongous!! Rip Phil!!
Bonnie Mitton
My heart hurts for you all to see this, Phil was such a character, he always made me laugh whenever I saw him. Sending love to his whole family, especially Tiff. Hugs.
Gary Rawding
I was saddened to hear about the passing of Phil,my condolences to his family.
Catherine Hatt
Tiff and family:
Sorry to hear of the passing of your father. I offer my condolence to you and your family. Keep the happy memories that you have made with him in your heart. Hugs.
Angels Langley
So sorry for your loss, I know it is hard to loose a dad , but he will always be in your heart , sending love to you and your family
Pam miller
Was so sorry to hear of the passing of an old friend and school buddy . Phil will be missed by all who knew him. Heartfelt sympathies to all the family.
JASON WOLFE
Im so sorry to hear of Phil passing. He was like a second father to me for many years and a family friend for as long as i can remember. Hope the family is all together to celebrate his life. Rest easy Philpaw.
Bruce Theriau
Tiffany and Family
So sorry to hear about your father, I am thinking of you in your difficult times.
Wayne E Orme
To the Keddy Family
Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. Knew Phil from the papermill we had many a conversation on shift. Great guy and he greatly missed.
john bain
sorry to have heard about phils passing . i remember the good time we had growing up in liverpool . condolences to the family
Marilyn Coady
Sadie and family – I am so sorry for your loss. I send my deepest condolences. Phil was such a nice person. RIP Phil. ❤️❤️
Joanne Johnson
Heartfelt sympathy to Phil’s family. Phil was a great guy. He had a big heart and wonderful sense of humour. May he fly high with the Angels now. Rest easy my friend.
Ann Crouse
Sending my very deepest sympathy to you and the entire family Sadie. My thoughts & prayers are with you as you learn to cope with your enormous loss of Phil, may he rest in peace.
Ashley legge
My condolences to Phil’s family. Always made my day go faster. RIP bud.
Amy Croft
Tiffany and family, so sorry for your loss. Hold his memory close and he will always be with you.
Colin
My condolences to his family. I was lucky enough to know him in this world, and his sense of humour was like no other, and he would give you the shirt off his back to help.
Ronald Whynot
So sorry for your lose phill was a great guy to talk to .
Janice McClelland
To the Keddy Family
On behalf of the McClellands (Janice and Bill) from Halifax, please accept our deepest condolences for your loss.
Cousin Phil…I remember when we visited Nanny Keddy, down the lane. We spent many summers and holidays with Nanny and Phil’s family. We were young kids with no cares in the world. Playing hide and seek was an all time favourite. I’m happy to have good memories with Cousin Phil.
God Bless and RIP.
Eugene Herman
My condolences to Phil’s family. Phil and I grew up and played together in Liverpool. RIP my friend!
Sally deRuyter
Tiffany, so sorry to read of your father’s passing. Thinking of you at this sad & difficult time. My sincere condolences to you and all of Phil’s family.
Bud Johnson
So Sorry to hear of Phil passing
My Condolences and Sympathy to his family
Knew Phil quite well when he was in the S.S.Labour Council
and a member of CEP Union
RIP Old Friend
Scott & Vicki Conrad
Dear Sadie, Tiffany, Rob, Jonathan and family
We are so sorry to be reading of Phil’s passing. The last time we would have seen Phil was during deer season and it was good to have a quick chat and he was always ready to defend the little guy.
Our sincere condolences to you all during this sad time.
Scott & Vicki Conrad
Murray and Donna Rolfe
Sorry for your loss. Phil was always up for a chat good or bad. Rest in Peace my Friend.
Kim Lohnes
Sadie,Tiffany & Family, sorry for your loss, thinking of you all.
Jim Peach
So sorry to hear of Phil’s passing, knew him since our school & Bowater days. Always had time to chat & a laugh. RIP my friend.
larry fancy
to Sadie sorry to hear about Phil passing they are taken from us too soon alwass had a smile rip my brother pass along to rest of family larry fancy
Evelyn R Oickle Fisher
To all the family. Sorry for your loss Thought and prayers are with you all.
sandra lowe
to PHIL’S family
I was very sad to read of PHIL’S passing.
we went to school together
I can tell he lived a great life
my sympathies to the family
Cathy (higney) Langille
Sadie and family,
Sincere condolences to you all. May the memories, love and laughter you shared with Phil help you through the pain of your loss.
Lorimer and Evelyn
Condolences to you all. Phil was a good guy.Hold his memories close.
Deborah Williams
Sadie I am truly sorry to hear that Phil passed. Prayers with you.❤️
Helen & David Fox
So sorry for your family’s loss. We went to school at the the same time Phil did, alot of laughs. Alot of time spent in Tim’s a few years ago, great times..Condolences to all Phil’s family..
Brian MacNutt
To Phil’s family-
I knew Phil from the mill, then as a courier driver. He was quite a guy. RIP buddy.
Brian MacNutt