PHYLLIS DUBINSKY

Phyllis Margaret (Work) Dubinsky passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, at her home at Pioneer Ridge, Thunder Bay, on October 27, 2025, in her 95th year.

Born in Fort William, Ontario, on July 12, 1930, Phyllis was predeceased by her beloved husband Zennie Dubinsky; parents Margaret and Peter Work; sister Lorraine Hilliar; son-in-law Ron Killins; and grandsons Kalyn Killins and Brady Dubinsky.

She is lovingly remembered by her children Dale (Susan) Dubinsky, Linda Killins (Mike Schleppe), Brent (Joyce) Dubinsky; and grandchildren Robbie (Mary) Dubinsky, Andrew (Jessica) Dubinsky, Bradley Killins, Spencer (Brooklyn) Killins, Chelsie (Adam DeVos), Ali Dubinsky (Cole), and Adam Dubinsky. She was a proud great-grandmother to Jackson, Clair, Mack, Kyla, Viviane, and Charlie. She is also survived by her sister Moria Bodak, sister-in-law Lydia Glowacki, and many nieces and nephews.

Phyllis attended Isabella Public School and Fort William Collegiate Institute. She had a long career in switchboard operations and administration with Bell Telephone, Chapples, the Fort William Police Department, Eaton's, and the Port Arthur General Hospital.

A proud Scot and former Highland dancer with the Fort William Pipe Band, Phyllis loved snow skiing, water skiing, swimming, and cottage life at Ishkibibble Beach, Loon Lake, One Island Lake and especially enjoyed spending time at Lake Shebandowan. She was also a member of the Women's Eastern Star and of St. Paul's United Church.

Phyllis will be remembered for her radiant smile, kind heart, and love of laughter and conversation. A very resilient, strong individual. She will be dearly missed by all.

A service to celebrate Phyllis's life will be held at a later date. Donations in her memory may be made to the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC). Arrangements entrusted to the Sargent & Son Funeral Chapel, 21 N. Court Street.

On-line condolences may be made at www.sargentandson.com