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Philip Kilbride Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for Philip Kilbride
Sponsored by Marrion, His Loving wife.
marrion
September 11, 2024
Forever in our hearts you will remain. Continue resting in peace.
Diana Putman
September 11, 2024
Phil will forever be in our hearts and minds. RIP dear friend and teacher.
Marion Wangui Mwaniki
September 11, 2024
May your soul through the mercy of God rest in eternal peace.
Diana Putman
September 13, 2023
The Anthropology Dépt at BMC and you live on with the impact on people´s lives and careers you had. We will never forget all the wonderful times together.
Marrion Kilbride
September 11, 2023
Always in our mind. Continue to RIP
Marrion Kilbride
September 13, 2021
You are just a thought away. Dearly missed. Continue to RIP
Marion Mwaniki
September 11, 2021
May Philip's soul rest in eternal peace. Amen.
Marrion Kilbride
September 11, 2019
Forever in our thoughts. Dearly missed.
Nigel Thomas
February 7, 2013
I met Philip last June for the first and only time, at a childhood sociology symposium in Jyväskylä, Finland, to which he was invited as a discussant. His intelligent and often bold observations made a big impression on me, as did the warmth of his personality. His daught Natalie accompanied him, and she was also delightful company. I was looking up Philip's details this afternoon to share them with an East African research student, only to find that he had died. I just want to share my sadness at what seems an untimely passing, my huge respect for his work, and offer my deepest sympathies to his family. The sadness is sharpened by the fact that another dear Kenyan-American friend was dying at the same time – Njeri Mugo (daughter of Micere M Githae Mugo, Professor at Syracuse).
Nicole Toulis Sardo
December 10, 2012
I am saddened to hear of the passing of Professor Kilbride. He was one of my most beloved professors. I traveled with him to Kenya in the mid 80's, was bitten by the bug, and went on to earn a Doctorate in Anthropology. I have so many fond memories of his classes and the trip. My thoughts are with you and your family and hope that you will find great solace in all your memories.
I have to say we miss you.
Joel Nderitu
November 30, 2012
Art Drescher
November 29, 2012
I was a classmate of Phil's both in high school and in college. He was a good guy and friend. My biggest regret is that we never got together as we planned over the last years. May God bring comfort to all of his family and friends.
Marrion Kilbride
October 29, 2012
You are and will always be in our Hearts. We miss you so much. Love you always, - Marrion, Natalie and Roy
October 29, 2012
My husband and my love. I miss you so much. Words cannot convey the emptyness that I feel. I believe that I will see you again in Heaven. R.I.P. my sweet husband!
Carolyn Friedman
September 30, 2012
How sad to hear of Phil's passing. I was one of his Bryn Mawr students years ago and have very fond memories of working with and learning from him. He was always warm, open, engaging and asked great questions. He took me with him to Kenya one summer and it was a life-changing experience (in the best of ways). Not a day goes by without considering the "anthropological perspective" which Phil helped instill in me. His life will live on in the many people he inspired, myself most certainly included.
Marion Mwaniki
September 27, 2012
I hope that as the time goes by you will find comfort and peace. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
Fronica Monari
September 27, 2012
God's plan is the best. Rest in Peace. from Fronica Monari, Kenya
September 25, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Phil, take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. You will always live in our hearts and prayers. Aggie and Mary, University of Nairobi
Wairimu Ndirangu
September 24, 2012
It is with great sadness that I receive this news of Phil's passing on. Through his warmth and friendship, Phil made our lives as 'Kenyan Students' extremely bearable while at Bryn Mawr. May his soul rest in eternal peace and may the family find comfort in all our thoughts of his graciousness.
Annabel Erulkar
September 23, 2012
Phil Kilbride was my professor, my mentor and my friend. He had an amazing passion for, and knowledge of Africa. He also had a spark, and was always witty and funny and a real pleasure to be with. He inspired my interest in Africa and supported me, personally and professionally, throughout my career. I will miss him. My thoughts and prayers go to Marrion, his children and the rest of his family.
Diana Putman
September 22, 2012
With Phil's passing we have lost a great anthropologist, a loving father, a memorable mentor and friend of people all over the world. To his family, both American and Kenyan, may I give my deepest condolences. I will miss Phil.
Angela Mathangani
September 21, 2012
Rest in peace Professor Kilbride. Almost twenty years after leaving Bryn Mawr I still remember your warmth, your friendly smile, and passion for Africa. You will be truly missed but your legacy remains in your family and in your work.
September 20, 2012
Prof Kilbride rest in peace, you have been such a blessing as a Prof to my girls in Bryn Mawr. Marrion, Natalie, and little Nderitu, may the Lord bless you and keep you and make His face shine upon you and give joy and peace that comes from above. May the Lord prosper you in health and wealth and strength all the days of your life.
Emma Kariuki
Norristown PA
Kate Lee
September 19, 2012
Professor Kilbride, I will never forget your cheerfulness and encouragement at Bryn Mawr, not to mention you your amazing stories. My prayers are with your family and loved ones.
September 19, 2012
Condolences to your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Derek Allen and Family
Azure Santangelo
September 19, 2012
Marrion, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. So sorry for your loss
Vickie Tully
September 19, 2012
Marion and family,
I am sorry to learn of your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and yor family.
Andrew Odongo
September 19, 2012
Marion and family,may God grant you peace and strength during this challenging time.I knew Philip this year and we have been working together on charitable programmes for the needy children in Kenya.Everything happens with a purpose my dear mum.I must accomplish what we had started with my friend,Phil.Philip was big in the heart. Am Andrew Habel Odongo,Executive Director,Support Innovations for Peace and Eucation(S.I.P.E)-NGO,Kenya.Philip will live in my heart through his projects with me,I will do it,Prof Philip Kilbride memorial foundation.Nairobi,Kenya
September 19, 2012
Marion, May God bless you and your family. I met him once in Kenya when your daughter was small. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
Una Gandbhir
September 18, 2012
I feel lucky to have been a student at Bryn Mawr with Phil. He was a brilliant scholar and an all around good guy. His passing is a real loss to the BMC community and to the world.
September 18, 2012
my i to marion and the family i am glad to have know you RIP phil from the wamanji's in kenya
September 18, 2012
I express my deep condolence to Marion and her family.I did not have a pleasure to know Phillipp personally, but i heared about him from Marion, with whom i worked for some time in Star. Alex Avenirov.
September 18, 2012
I am so saddened by this but grateful to have known Professor Kilbride. He took a special interest in me while I was a student at Bryn Mawr. He is one of the main reasons that I pursued a doctoral degree. He will be sorely missed. Blessings to his family.
Caroline Kawira
September 18, 2012
Phil, you will be truly missed and you sure touched soo many lives, God rest your Soul in everlasting Peace.
Marrion, Natalie, Candice, Roy.. May God´s Peace fill you and may the best memories of Phil keep you loved at this time.
Kayo-Germany
Becky Briggs
September 18, 2012
A lovely professor and a lovely person. I will always remember his course Childhood in the African Experience. He was a fantastic mentor to me when I was majoring in Anthropology at Bryn Mawr. I admired his passion for the discipline. The Mawrtyr community will miss him.
Joanne Bowden-Proctor
September 18, 2012
Marrion, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You have my prayers.
AC Klein
September 18, 2012
He was a wonderful professor. It's been many years since my time at BMC and of all the classes I took, his Conflict Resolution class has stayed with me, and been one of the most useful, going forward. His teaching was a gift. Peace and prayers to you all.
Onesmas Maina
September 18, 2012
Marion, Natalie, Joel and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God give you strength in this difficult time and may Philip rest in eternal peace.God bless you.
Nancy Daubert
September 18, 2012
To me you are just Buzzie, and I will miss you always! Love you!
Alison Mott
September 18, 2012
Phil was a very important person to me while at Bryn Mawr and beyond that time. He made it possible for me to go to Kenya and develop both my skills as an ethnologist and my understanding of human nature. He was so warm and encouraging of me as a student and friend. I am so sad that we didn't get to say goodbye and I send my deepest condolences to all his loved ones.
mary mwangi
September 18, 2012
Marrion and family, be at peace, God will keep you in perfect peace,let your mind be stayed on God, let your heart not be troubled, do not be afraid, he has only gone ahead of us, we will meet at again. He was a good man his warm warmth is fresh in my mind since we met in Nairobi west, sleep well my friend, daddy, brother. It is well with your soul
Patirica Morris
September 18, 2012
Thoughts and prayers to your family. Candice - Your Father touched so many lives as a teacher and will always be remembered.
Ann Kernevich
September 18, 2012
Marrion, Joel and family-
May your heart find peace and comfort.
Sending my deepest sympathy
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