WINIFRED ANNIE "WINNIE" PHILLIPS

1924 - 2017

PHILLIPS, WINIFRED ANNIE (nee Burt)
1924-2017

Winifred "Winnie" Phillips, passed away on Thursday November 16, 2017 at the age of 93 years. Winnie was born in Laughton, East Sussex, England on January 28, 1924 to Frank and Annie Burt. After completing school, she worked as a housekeeper for a local Doctor. During World War II, she met Canadian Army Gunner George Phillips and they were married in England one day after her 20th birthday. She and two of their children came by ship to Halifax and then by train to Saskatchewan, eventually continuing on to Alberta with George where their other eight children were born. They farmed in the Crammond area, then moved to Sundre, Canmore and Cochrane; finally settling into their home in Cremona. Mom devoted her entire life to her family. Special gatherings at her home were really important to her and a pot of tea was always on for visitors. She liked to knit, draw and garden and she had a soft spot for animals. She believed a sense of humor kept her going all those years. She is lovingly remembered by her Children: George Jr. of Cremona; Janet (Jim) of Calgary; Tony of Didsbury; Bob (Jean) of Torrington; Tom (Marion) of Cochrane; Alfred of Mayerthorpe; Mary (Chris) of Calgary; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her husband George Sr., her sons Henry and Roy, her daughter May and her brother Sidney. The family would like to thank the Staff at the Sundre long term care and the Sundre Seniors supportive living centre for their compassionate care. A Memorial Service was held on November 24, 2017 at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #223, Sundre. Interment will be held at a later date in the Cremona Cemetery. If friends desire, memorial donations may be made in Winifred's honor to the Cochrane and Area Humane Society, 62 Griffin Industrial Point, Cochrane, AB T4C 0A3. Heartland Funeral Services Ltd., Sundre entrusted with arrangements. 403-638-4393