Philip Snyder Obituary

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SNYDER, Philip Danforth II 21 of River Road in Westport, died Tuesday in Hasbro Children's Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island, of complications due to leukemia. He was born in Fall River, Massachusetts, a son of Kendrick M. and Anne Brayton Snyder. He was a lifelong Westport resident. He attended Moses Brown School in Providence, Rhode Island, St. Andrew's School in Barrington, Rhode Island, graduating in 2002, and was currently a student at Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont, majoring in architectural studies. During his summers he worked for his family's business, Kendrick Snyder Builder's Inc. as a carpenter, and also worked for the grounds crew at the Acoaxet Club in Westport. He enjoyed spending time on the West Branch of the Westport river, where he was credited with inventing the sport "BZ Boarding". He was a gifted artist and enthusiastic dancer. He enjoyed cross country running, soccer, skiing, and lacrosse, and coached lacrosse at Friend's Academy in Dartmouth in 2003. He was also a member of the United Congregational Church in Little Compton, Rhode Island. Surviving in addition to his parents are two sisters, Catherine "Kate" Rogers and her husband, B.C. of Nashville, Tennessee and Lucille White Snyder of Westport, Massachusetts; grandparents, Philip D. and Dorothy J. Snyder of Indialantic, Florida and Roswell Brayton, Sr. of Fall River, Massachusetts; also several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was also the grandson of the late Catherine Rich Brayton and Patricia Maxwell Snyder. His funeral will be held on Saturday, November 27,2 004 at 2 p.m. at the United Congregational Church on "The Commons" in Little Compton, Rhode Island. Private burial will be take place at Beech Grove Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to The Tomorrow Fund, RI Hospital Campus, 593 Eddy Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903 or A Wish Come true, 1010 Warwick Avenue, Warwick, Rhode Island 02888. Arrangements in the care of the WARING-SULLIVAN HOME OF MEMORIAL TRIBUTE at CHERRY PLACE, 178 Winter Street, Fall River, Massachusetts. You may express condolences at www.waring-sullivan.com

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Published by Springfield News-Sun on Nov. 25, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Philip Snyder

3 Entries

cindy correira

November 28, 2004

To Philip`s mom,dad and sisters...there are really no words to adequately express the sadness I feel at Philip`s passing. It was such a shock as I`m sure it was to you as well. We had just spoken the day before about his "turning the corner"....well,for reasons unknown to us all,he turned a corner we certainly didn`t expect him to. I`ll never forget Philip and his quiet strength and courage. He taught me alot about how to live life.... I`m so sorry I didn`t make it to Philip`s service;I really wanted to see you all. Philip will forever hold a place in the hearts of so many who knew him. He`ll never be forgotten. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers,Cindy

Jonathan Haumann

November 27, 2004

I remember Philas he lived. That Phil was my friend and was such a great one at that.

I met Phil at the Advantage Program at Norwich. We were both going to be architects. He made me laugh when I met him. The nights we stayed up in studio, he found a way to make fun. That time we went to Canada, it was so awesome, that I will remember it always. The time that he dressed up as Zorro with a sombrero made of cardboard and a black cape. It was the way Phil was, that made everything so great. Everyone I know, who matters to me, liked and cared about him.

I too morn for Phil. Our best friend and your son have died. In time we will remember him with a smile. For Phil often had a smile on his face and had such uncanny skill to make us laugh, that none of us will ever forget. He lives on in us, his life is as important if not more so than his death. I still believe we shall see him again in the next life, in a higher place.

Jay Bolger

November 26, 2004

There is no way for me to understand your sorrow of Phillip's passing. I only know I will cherish the many moments of remembering him on the river whipping by in a tube, board or in his little speedboat.

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