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Spurr; Philip Lewis

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SPURR – Philip Lewis., 75, of Pleasant River, Queens County, passed away peacefully in North Queens Nursing Home, Caledonia on Saturday, January 28, 2017.
Born in Middleton, Philip was a son of the late Lewis and Audrey (Maclean) Spurr.
Philip worked as a truck driver for Maritime Steel in Dartmouth then for Canadian National Railway in various locations throughout Nova Scotia until his retirement. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and woodworking. He was owner/operator of Spurr’s Salvage. He will be fondly remembered as a friend to all and who would lend a hand to anyone in need.
Philip is survived by his wife of 53 years, Marilyn (MacQuarrie); his sons Philip “Phil” (Heidi) of New Glasgow, Neil (Lori Smith) of Pleasant River, grandchildren Madison and Tanner. His sisters Patricia (Wayne) Allen of Bridgewater and Sandra Spurr of Brickton, NS, his brother Irvin (Debbie) of Mount Hanley, NS
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A graveside memorial service will be held Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in Lakeview Cemetery, Pleasant River. Reception to follow in the Pleasant River Community Hall. No flowers by request, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Alzheimer’s Association of Nova Scotia or to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made to www.chandersfuneral.com.

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  1. Neale Waterman

    Very sorry to hear of Philip’s passing. I have so many great memories of Philip and being around the family. Philip was always ready for a conversation and a drop in.
    Wishing Marilyn, Philip, and Neil all my thoughts and condolences.

  2. Vernon & Joyce Hawkes

    Marilyn and Family.
    We are so sorry for your loss. He was a nice Friendly guy.
    Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all.

  5. Donna Boutilier

    I have so many fond memories of Philip. He was a great guy and friend. Many good times spent at Philip and Marilyn house with many of my friends.
    Much love to Marilyn, Neil and Philip.

  6. Troy Allen

    Very saddened to hear of the loss of Philip. There are a ton of memories that we can reflect back on that will become stories that we share with our own children that Philip was a part of.
    My condolences to you all and hope that those memories create a few smiles that lift a bit of the heartache even just a little.

  7. Linda and Shirley Nixon

    We are very sorry to learn of Philip’s passing. May you memories of him carry you through this difficult time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all

  8. Nadine Nowe-Andrews

    To Marilyn, Philip and Neil,
    So very sorry to hear of this. Another irreplaceable member of the Pleasant River community gone. I can remember coming up to your place with Dad as a child. He and Dad, not only work buddies but the greatest stories of hunting, fishing and the like in the woods around Pleasant River. RIP Philip

  9. Del & Mary Weare

    Sorry to hear of Phillip’s passing. One thing he is out of pain and suffering. Remember your numerous Good Times as these will help you heal. Also take your Bible and read John 5:28,29 as these two verses give us the promise of a resurrection for Philip. All our love to the Family including Irvin our close friend. All our love, Del & Mary Weare

  13. cedric@susan smith

    Marilyn and family we where sorry to here of Philips passing we had many good times at your place he was a great guy our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time cedric and susan

  14. Susan Totten

    Heidi, Phill. Madison and Tanner
    So sorry to hear of the passing of your father and grandfather .
    Sincerely
    Susan Totten

  15. Don & Elizabeth Webster

    We were sad to hear of the loss of your precious family member. Sincere condolences to all of Philip’s family.

  17. Bonnie Oickle

    So sorry to hear this news. Being from Plesant River…my family,Watermans,and my grandmother Hattie Trethewey I grew up with Lewis and
    Audrey,being regular visitors at Grams house. I was a bit younger then Philip and his siblings but they where around with Royce and Mary. It’s had to lose our siblings ,I am sad for everyone,my thoughts and prays are with you,God bless
    Sincerly
    Bonnie Oickle (
    Waterman)

  19. Stanley and Joan Canning

    Marilyn and Family
    We were sorry to hear of Philip’s passing. He is in a much better place now.
    Sincere Condolences. God Bless

  20. Bonnie Forrest

    So sorry to hear of Philip’s passing. I will remember with fondness the chats we would have when he came into the credit union.Sending hugs to you and your family .Bonnie Forrest

  21. Russ & Gloria Nixon

    So sorry to hear the passing of Philip. Remember the good times as it will help you to heal. May god bless you and famliy

  22. Phil Arsenault

    We are sorry to hear of Philip’s passing. Remembering all the great times that we shared together.
    Phil and Mary Margaret Arsenault.

  23. Frank & Janet Smith

    Frank and I (Janet) would like to wish our sincere sympathy to you Marilyn and your Family. Philip was a great guy. May He RIP. Gone but never forgotten ❤

  24. Sheldon and Rosemary Wile

    You may not remember us but we met some time ago at the home of a dear friend Mary Barkhouse of Nineveh …Bertha just made a new batch of molasses cookies and what a feed we all had … good fun and a few laughs …was a pleasure to meet you both …All the Best and May God Bless you all at this time <3 Sheldon and Rosemary Wile

  25. Cathy (MacKay) Veinot

    So sorry to hear of Philip’s passing. He was older than me but I have memories of him coming to visit my parents and in later years of the fun times at the community hall and his visits for rhubarb. My condolences to the Spurr family, Marilyn, Philip and Neil.

  27. Claire Jospitre

    I hope that in due time your family receives God’s peace that excels all thought, so that it will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus. God is called the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation. Rest assured that he cares for all his creatures and he would never bring us suffering. A soothing scripture I like is Psalm 34:18 which reads: “Jehovah is near to those that are broken at heart, and those who are crushed in spirit he saves.” Thus, while you await the Paradise where no one will be sick and die, may you lean on Jehovah God to cope with your separation from beloved Philip. (Psalm 37:29)

  28. Shawn and Karla

    Dear Marilyn, Phil and Neil, very sorry for your loss. I will always remember Phil as a funny, patient and approachable guy, although he was a little intimidating to a kid if you didn’t know better. I think that was part of the fun of sitting around the kitchen table and talking to this big, gruff sounding guy who was not at all what you expected. I was sad to hear of his health issues and hope he is resting peacefully now. Lots of great memories at the Spurrs! Take care everyone.

  30. Glen DeMond

    Dear Marilyn and Family:
    Very sorry to learn of Philips passing, following his long illness. Philip and I crossed paths at various locations
    both working for C.N. Rlys, although in different departments. Roadmaster, Herb Swaine always spoke highly of Philip working in Herbs group, and as good friend. My sincere sympathy to all.

  32. Bonnie Labrador/Jerry Mansfield

    Marilyn and Family,

    Please accept our sincere condolences. We are very sorry to hear of your loss.

    Bonnie Labrador, Jerry Mansfield

  33. genevieve bond

    Dear Marilyn and family
    I am sorry to hear of Philip’s passing. I have so many memories, as he stayed with us for awhile in Hfx. I spent time with him in B’water hosp, sometime ago, and we had many chats. Hold on to your precious memories! hugs & sympathy.

  34. Greg Wentzell

    Dear Marilyn, Phil and Neil

    My thoughts are with you at this time.
    We have our memories we can go back to around the kitchen table ( some real good feeds Marilyn), and Phillips across the table banter, always good for a laugh.

  36. Ricky Towill

    Dear Spurr family sorry to hear of Philips passing I knew him from Giles on green bank court in Dartmouth take care Ricky Towill

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