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Joan Alford
April 14, 2025
You, Scott, and your Mom are never far from my thoughts.... Much love always.
Joan Alford
March 14, 2023
Dear Chris,
You came to mind today, as you so often do. We were all so proud to have a doctor in the family, and when we reminded you of that you'd shyly grin and not say a word. You knew how much your family loved you and those few of us still left here on earth, still do. But you are safe in the arms of God and all who love you so very much, whom I miss with all my heart so very much. I will continue to brag on you, how very proud we all were of your accomplishments, the lives you saved and all those you helped.
I'll see you at the gates with your beautiful mom, brother, aunts, grandmother, your great-uncle (my Dad).... Our family. xo
Barbara Philippart
March 27, 2010
I miss you so much MOM and CHRIS. I wish I was with you both. Nothing is normal or even good anymore without you. I just pray I will see you soon. I love you mom. I never thought I would ever be without you. This is like a nightmare I can't wake up from. LOVE YOU MOM and CHRIS
Your Daughter
Your Sister
Love Always
Barbara
Lisa S.
December 5, 2009
I will pray for you. Dr. Phillapart was a wonderful doctor & person. He is truly missed. May God Bless you.
Barbara Philippart
December 4, 2009
Please help me mom and Chris. I'm not doing good. Please someone say a prayer for me. I miss them sooooooo much. I'm miserable.
I absolutely love you both so much
your daughter your sister
Love Always,
Barbara
Tim Gibbons
November 14, 2009
I just found out about Dr. Philippart's passing and am truly stunned. His comforting demeanor carried my father through years of treatments for his prostate cancer. I echo the sentiments of those who have posted already. He epitomized what a doctor is meant to be. My deepest condolences to his surviving family, friends and work mates.
Barbara Cumberland
November 12, 2009
To Dr. Philippart's family,
I want to thank you for the sacifice and time your husband and father spent away from you while helping others in need. Words cannot express his kindness, expertise, and devotion to his profession. He was one of God's angels sent to do his will...when Chris was finished doing God's will on earth...he was called home to be with God. He was an awesome doctor and knew just what to say to make your day all better. He helped to encourage others to keep his/her faith in God as we all went through our cancer treatment. I went through vocal cord cancer and Chris assured me that I got the best cancer I could have gotten if I had to get it. He told me he was 99% sure it would be gone in a matter of weeks...and he was correct. It was gone before my treatment was over. I thank God for Chris Philippart being a part of my life. He thought it was funny when I first met him and told him that I thought his name was Chris Phillip "Heart." Wow! If I only knew that it wasn't his name but his character!!! You could only LOVE such a wonderful man of God! God Bless you, Mrs. Philippart and your two girls that you will one day celebrate your angel...Dr. Chris Philippart!!! He was loved by all his patients and he will be missed.
Christine Henderson
September 30, 2009
I was shocked and sad when I heard this news.He was on of my favorite docs.I had to travel from Jacksonville to New Bern every Monday morning but when I saw him it was worth the trip.He was a great doc and man. I will miss those hugs and smile.He made me fell like life is good and things will be better. My heart goes out to his family.He will truly be missed
Barbara Philippart
September 28, 2009
My brother. I miss u so much. I miss u and mom. I am so alone. I wish u were here. I want everyone to know he was not only an excellent doctor. His nickname was "Quackie". He was an excellent brother. He watched out for his little sister. I can't tell you how hard it is to lose your whole family in a month. My moms nickname for Chris was "Kitty". I cry at least once a day. I try to not think about any sad but, think about how we goofed off together and had our secret chats. But, the sad is still there. I love you both with all my heart and soul. I will write again soon.
All my love
Your sister Barbara XOXOXO
Mary Finley
June 18, 2009
I just recently learned of Dr. Philippart's passing. I was one of his patients and was so glad that he was there for me at the time I had breast cancer. I will miss his hugs.
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Paula Sligh
June 1, 2009
I was truly saddened to hear of Dr. Philppart's passing this morning. I underwrote insurance for him for a number of years. Although we never met, I recall that he was always a delight to work with. Reading notes of those who did know him is a testament that he was a gifted physician and an honorable man. My condolences are extended to the family.
Larry & Lisa Santimaw
April 28, 2009
Dr. Phillapart's Family : We are still thinking of you..we last saw Dr. Phillapart in Nov. 2008..... he will surely be missed.
Chris Brusaw
April 27, 2009
Your father brought hope and relief to my father at a time when there was little. My father past away in September. I will never forget the kindnest by which your father treated my family on our visits with Dad. We share your greif, but please know what a great man your father was.
April 25, 2009
I was shocked to learn of Dr. Philippart's passing. He was my doctor .He was such a loving,caring, smart doctor. He will be missed by all. I hope the love of your many,many friends will give you some comfort. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerest sympathy, audrey bratton
Roberta Jones
April 25, 2009
Mrs. Philippart and girls: I just heard of Dr. Philippart's passing and am so sorry. It is difficult to understand why such a good man doing such good work is taken from us. I hope you will get strength from your faith as you move forward. I was helped by him six years ago when I had breast cancer. I know there is a big hole at Craven with him gone. Take care.
Peter Conzelman
April 24, 2009
My condolences to Dr. Philppart's beautiful family at this sad passing of fine friend, caring physician and good man. Dr. Philipart was beloved by the survivors he help in our Man-to-Man prostate cancer support group. He added untold number of years to our recovery. We would have gladly shared some of that time with Chris. We will truly miss him.
Paul Levesque
April 24, 2009
My sincere and deepest condolences. Chris provided the best care for my cancer and I am very saddened by this. I just found out about this tonight and was quite shocked to hear about Chris. He will be greatly missed by anyone who knew him.
Robert Kimbrough
April 24, 2009
The Dr. helped me in many ways get thru my prostate cancer by talking about the treatment I was going to receive, Dr. Philippart gave his time to come to our support group meeting in Jacksonville when we called and asked for his advice, he will be surely be missed by all in our group.
Robert Kimbrough
President Onslow County Prostate Cancer Support Group.
April 24, 2009
Chris was a man that few men are made of. He cared deeply about everybody that knew him. I was blessed by the few encounters of meeting him. He will be greatly missed by all that truly loved him.
April 24, 2009
I will always remember Dr. Chris as a wonderful and caring doctor, but I will remember him more as a person who enriched peoples lives, especially mine with compassion and friendship...
Vicki Staten
April 24, 2009
I was one of his patients and he was the most caring Dr. and such a great person. He loved his family and he could always make me smile when I was feeling so bad. He will be missed by so many. We will keep you in our prayers.
Amanda & Joshua Purvis
April 23, 2009
Chris was a wonderful person. He was a great friend to my husband, Joshua and I. He could always me us laugh and always had a smile on his face! He will be truly missed by all that had the wonderful chance to know him. We will miss you Chris. Marilyn and family, you will always be in our thoughts and prayers.
Sheila Jarman
April 23, 2009
There was never a time when Dr.Philippart came into the lab at ECIM to have his blood drawn that he did not give one of us a "Dr. Philippart hug" because we looked like we needed one.We were blessed to have given him some of ours, He will not only be greatly missed by our Lab Staff,but much loved also.Our thoughts and praers are with each of you during this trying time in your lives. ECIM (New Bern) Phlebotomy staff.
Storniolo Family
April 23, 2009
Marilyn,Brittany, Jessica
We want to express our deepest sympathy for the loss of your husband and father. We will keep you in our prayers.
Lynette Wayne
April 23, 2009
I just found out that Dr. Philippart had passed. I was one of his patients. He was always wonderful and I looked forward to seeing him when I had check ups. He was comforting when I was afraid and always answered all of my questions regardless how insignificant they might have been. His hugs and fun conversations will be missed. He always talked about his family. It was obvious he cared for them deeply. I pray God gives you peace with your great loss.
Biagio & Florence Liuzzo
April 23, 2009
We my wife and I were both patients of this
wonderful man , with his always happy and friendly face. We know there is a happy place for him in Heaven. Our condolences to all his family and to those who loved him
Tiana Cooper
April 23, 2009
Marilyn,Brittany, Jessica
My heart felt sympathy goes out to your family.I had the great honor of working with a great man, father and physican. His care and compassion for patients and staff was unmeasurable. he will be greatly missed. May the Lord bring the entire family comfort peace and understanding in this time of need. God Bless.
Brian Parish
April 22, 2009
I was just getting the opportunity to get to know Chris and from my impression he was a man of strong character, values and honor. He loved his family with all his heart, was the most forgiving person I have ever met and was taken from this earth way before his time. He will surely be missed and I pray that he is at peace with God. My sincere condolences to all the Philippart's and to all his extended family to loved him and was there for him.
Lillie Jones
April 22, 2009
I was a patient of Dr. Philippart, he treated me for breast cancer.I will miss his smiling face and encouragement.Craven county won't be the same without him.My prayers are with you.
Lisa & Larry Santimaw
April 22, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss... my husband was Dr.Phillipart's patient.we saw him as recently as November 2008....I rememeber at our last dr. visit...we discussed riding Harley's..as he had on a Harley Davidson shirt that day...our thoughts & prayers are with the family ...now & in the days to come.
Cindy Ives
April 22, 2009
Dear Mrs. Philippart and children,
I, too, was one of the many breast cancer patients who was treated by your husband. I'm a six year breast cancer survivor and owe that in part to the treatment I received at his facility. He was a kind and compassionate man. The first time I met him I had just found out that I had breast cancer and was terrified of what was to come. He came into the exam room and greeted me and my husband with his wonderful smile and then, he looked at me, threw open his arms, and said, "Give me a hug," which was quite unorthodox behaviour for a doctor. He was unlike any doctor that I have had dealings with in my lifetime. But, that greeting, hug, smile and the reassurance and optimism he gave me that day made all the difference in my recovery. He gave me the hope and optimism that I could beat this thing and win! I know you will sorely miss him and we, his patients, who knew and came to love him will, too. He was a great doctor, caring and kind and much loved. May God bless each of you with peace as you go through these very difficult times. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Brian Cobb
April 22, 2009
I send my Prayers to Dr.Philippart and his family. My father was one of his patients when he was first diagnosed with brain cancer, and Dr. Phillippart's kindness and dedication made his ordeal all the more bearable. God blessed all of us by allowing us to be in his presence and allowing Dr. Phillippart to work His miracles.
Richard Dunning
April 22, 2009
I was one of Dr. Philippart patients. I only met him once last July for a consult to start my external radiation treatments for prostate cancer. I never met him again but he made a lasting impression on myself and my wife. He was a kind, and caring doctor, who took the time to expain so much to us about my treatment. I only found out after I had started my treatment in November that Dr. Phillipart was on medical leave due to illness. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this time.
Charles and Janet Cobb
April 22, 2009
To all who loved Dr. Philippart, always remember what a wonderful, caring and dedicated man and doctor he was. We went through radiation treatment with him and he was such a compassionate person that he put us completely at ease. We will never forget what he did for us and we know that he will always be in the hearts of everyone who knew and loved him.
Mary Johnson
April 22, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with the
entire Philippart family. I am so sorry for your loss. Dr. Philippart was a very special doctor. I was one of his breast cancer patients in 2000 and he was so kind and compassionate. He made me feel good when I really didn't. I was so shocked and heartbroken to hear of his passing. God Bless and be with you all.
Betty Hill
April 22, 2009
I did not know Dr. Philippart but my daughter has worked for him for a year and always told me what a good and caring doctor he was. I am a current patient in radiation oncology at CRMC and have heard wonderful things about him and just wanted you to know your family is in my thoughts and prayers!
Loni Meadows
April 22, 2009
My thoughts and prayers goes out to you and your family. He was a source of inspiration for me when I was a student learning Radiation Therapy at Craven. I will never forget the love he had for his patients and staff. He was not only a great doctor but a great friend. You will truly be missed by so many.
April 22, 2009
My heart goes out to the family of Dr. Philippart and his staff. I was a patient a few years ago and I was terrified. When we talked he was so caring and compassionate. I knew I was in good hands. I am sure God has big plans for him or he would not have taken him at such a youg age. He will be missed.
June Packard
New Bern N.C.
April 22, 2009
Marilyn, Brittany, Jessica,
You have lost someone very special to you
who also meant a great deal to many others. Someone who will be recalled with special warmth and affection
and will be missed by those remembering along with you. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Dr. Philippart was an absolute joy to work with. I will miss his great smile, awsome sense of humor, and most of all, his comical phone calls.
Barbara & Karl Holzapfel
Rosalia Sappelt
April 22, 2009
My heart goes out to the Philippart family, his passing was definitely a shock. I took care of Dr. Philippart and spoke with him about his love for his daughters and his work. He will truly be missed.
April 22, 2009
Marilyn and Girls. we were all devastated to hear of Chris's illness and death. He was a great resident with us, and I know a blessing for you and for his patients. Please accept our most sincere sympathy in your loss. Carolyn Ferree,M.D., and staff/faculty at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, N.C.
April 22, 2009
May you and the children find comfort in knowing how much he will be missed. Cherish your good memories during this time and know that all are thinking of you and your family.
Wendy Tingle, Alliance, NC
Kincaid Family Dentistry
April 22, 2009
Our prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family for your loss. May the presence of God help you through this difficult time.
Patricia Lee
April 22, 2009
My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to you and your family for your loss. Dr Philippart was a wondeful caring and compassionate doctor. He helped me through my ordeal with breast cancer always sharing a friendly hug, smile and words of encouragement. He was loved by many and his presence here on earth will leave a hole in the hearts of all who admired, loved and respected him. May God be with you .
Viola Madigan
April 22, 2009
Deepest sympathy and prayers to Dr. Philippart's family from a grateful patient.
JOHN CHRISTIE
April 22, 2009
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME. OUR DAUGHTER WAS A PATIENT SINCE 2001 AND I KNOW HIS TREATMENTS WERE VERY BENEFICIAL TO HER RECOVERY. FROM:
JOHN & GWEN CHRISTIE, CRMC COMMS (RETIRED) AND KEVIN & JENNIFER QUINN, PATIENT
Sandy Garrett
April 22, 2009
Marilyn, Brittany, Jessica,
I am so sorry for your loss. As you go forward each day, just rembember the memories you shared. He will always be in your heart.
Celia Stallings
April 22, 2009
Mrs. Philippart & Girls -
I was so saddened by the news today. I really liked Dr. Philippart and enjoyed spending time just talking to him. He was devoted to you and loved you very much. My thoughts and prayers are with
you
Bonnie Fisher
April 22, 2009
Dr. Philippart was such an excellent and caring doctor. I was his patient and he always had such a way to make you feel better when going through treatments. I will miss him so much. My prayers are with his family and his staff.
Lisa Cowan
April 22, 2009
DR Philippart will surely be greatly missed i what a brilliant man very caring and made good out of a bad for me battling breast cancer last year for me i feel honered to have him as one of my doctors and know that is was thought highly of by my other doctors. god bless we all that knew you will miss you and your comppasion for people will always be remembered and for the family prayers for you, in your lost of such a wonderful man.
Belinda Barr
April 22, 2009
Marilyn and the girls, I am so sorry for your loss. I worked in Dr. Philippart's office and know that he was a wonderful doctor and also a wonderful, loving, compassionate and caring man. He will be greatly missed. His patient's truly loved him. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers! God Bless!
Ann Murphy
April 22, 2009
Dr. Philippart will be greatly missed. My prayers are with you at this time.
Dianne Powell
April 22, 2009
I am truly sad to hear of Chris Philippart's death. I met him some years ago on a plane into New Bern. He shared information on his early years and was so inspirational that I wrote a story about his life for the Trent Woods Times. It was so clear that he loved his family and he loved helping others in their most difficult times. My heart goes out to the family but I know that he's still helping others, somewhere.
God bless him.
Joni Bass, CRMC Foundation
April 22, 2009
Marilyn, Brittany & Jessica,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Chris was such a caring person and dedicated physician. He will be greatly missed. Bless you,
Nursing Staff
April 21, 2009
Condolences to you and your family at this time of loss. He was a great man who took time to explain things and teach those who yearned for his knowledge. He certainly will be missed. May you and your family find comfort and peace in the fact that he was well thought of and loved by his colleagues.
Robert Fleming
April 21, 2009
I am one of the Drs. grateful patients! He performed seeding on my prostate on Dec.7,2004. My cancer has been in remission ever since and I shall be eternally grateful to him! My prayers and thoughts go out to him and his family.
Jim Naves
April 21, 2009
I am so very sorry to hear about Chris' untimely illness and death. I knew him as a resident physician at WFU and as a local colleague. I have firm memories of his commitment to excellence in patient care, respect for co-workers and sense of humor. Your loss is shared by all that knew him.
Autumn
April 21, 2009
Dr Philippart will be greatly missed. I had the honor of learning from him in the very start of my career in Radiation Oncology. I know his team at Craven will miss him and his sense of humor. My sympathies are with his family and friends.
Barbara Wojcik
April 21, 2009
Marilyn, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know I will keep you, Brittany and Jessica in my prayers.
April 21, 2009
Dear Marilyn and Family,
I was so saddened by the death of Chris. I met him right after my husband passed away in 1999 at the hospital and at Relays. I am so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful physician and a great person. You and your girls are in my thoughts and prayers. Susie Sydow
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