Philip R. Chiddell

Phil Chiddell passed on March 14th at the age of 91 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. He was pre-deceased by his wife of 51 years, Modena Anne in 2013, and sister Gwen in 2010, and is survived by sons Geoff and Dan.

Phil was a graduate of UBC, Fuller Theological Seminary (Pasadena, California), and University of Washington. He had a varied career, first in hardware and sporting goods sales, then as a Baptist Minister, prior to finding his true vocation as librarian. Over the years he held positions at the University of Oregon, Vancouver City College, Vancouver Public Library, as well as the Gulf Islands School District. His final and most long-standing position was at Camosun College for the last 22 years of his career until his retirement in 1992.

Phil was a committed lifelong cyclist, commuting to work by bicycle every day for 40+ years. He was also instrumental in organizing and leading an initiative to save Glencoe Cove Park in Gordon Head from development. Throughout his life he upheld a heartfelt commitment to conserving, recycling and reusing - he was an environmentalist ahead of his time.

Phil was an avid lover of classical music and played the violin and piano. He travelled widely with his wife and family across North America, Great Britain, Europe, and China. He was a man of learning, literature and the arts. He will be greatly missed, but is now at peace.

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