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Oliver Philip Obituary


  
OLIVER NORRIS PHILIP (Age 84)  
On Monday, August 1, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Maria Ifill Philip. The former Commissioner of Police for the Commonwealth of Dominica, he was the devoted father of Veda, Joyce, David, Samuel, Paul, Peter, Barbara, and Ray. Mr. Philip was predeceased by daughter, Fern and son, Daniel. He leaves 21 grandchildren. Also mourning his loss are his brother, Alton and his brothers and sisters-in-law, Oliver, Earle, Bert, Maria and Gwen Ifill. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, August 5, 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and at Calverton Baptist Church, 12625 Galway Drive, Silver Spring, MD on Saturday, August 6 from 10:30 to 11 a.m., where a celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Development Office, The ARC of Montgomery County, Inc. (Respite Services), 11600 Nebel St., Rockville, MD 20852-2554.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Aug. 4, 2011.

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August 5, 2011

Sincerest condolences to every member of the Phillip family you during your period of sadness. I have pleasant memories of Mr. Phillip. I pray that each of you will find comfort in the knowledge that he was a very sincere person and tremendous model of goodness. With prayerful thoughts. Rosamund and Decima Rolle, Le Blanc Lane - Dominica

August 5, 2011

Dear Maria -- I am so sorry for the terrible loss of Oliver. You did everything a loving wife and partner could do. He will be remembered fondly by many, and you are in our thoughts and prayers. Abrazos, Emi Yamauchi

August 4, 2011

To Grandson Craig, and the Philip Family - My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this period. Sincerely, John H. Brown, Jr.

August 4, 2011

Dearest Maria & Family All. I am just sending you my Sincere Condolences, on the Death of your Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle, Grandfather,& Colleague & Friend to many.

Most Sincerely, Deirdre M. O' Donoghue. (Dee)

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