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Brian PHILLIPS

2026 · Canterbury

Died 13 July 2026Posted 16 July 2026

Died peacefully and surrounded by family on July 13, 2026, at Pukekohe Hospital, Pukekohe, aged 94. Beloved husband of Shirley, father of Craig and Simone, grandfather of Christie, Jordan, Zac, Sam, Liam and Pipi, and great-grandfather of Harlyn, Hunter, Kate and Ollie. Much loved oldest brother of Michael and Patricia Phillips (deceased), Kay and Don Griffin, Stephen and Jill Phillips, Jan and Malcolm Zander (Ottawa, CA), Robin and John Middlebrook, Lindsey and Nigel Blair, Geoffery Phillips (Mittagong, AU), Carla and the late William Cooper, and Tony and Kay Phillips. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff at Pukekohe Hospital's Rehabilitation and Care Ward. Paul's life will be celebrated at Waters Funerals, 81 Franklin Road, Pukekohe, on Monday, July 20 at 1.00pm.

Sunset and evening star, And one clear call for me! And may there be no moaning of the bar, When I put out to sea.

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