9 June 1941 – 2 March 2021
9 June 1941 – 2 March 2021
The world has lost a hero. It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Graeme Phillips. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday 2nd March 2021, aged 79. Cherished husband of Toni. Proud Dad of Richard & Ursula, Yvonne & Pete, and Janine & Andrew. Adored Pop of Cameron, Hailey, Kelsey, Nicole, Mary-Rose, William, and Dean. Extra special Pop of Tyler, Dean, Yvette, and Nixon.
Messages for Graeme’s family may be left on his tribute page at eagars.co.nz/graeme.
In preference to flowers please consider a donation to Hospice Taranaki.
A service to celebrate Graeme’s wonderful life will be held on Tuesday 9 March 2021 at St Patrick’s Catholic Church, 27 Egmont Street, Patea at 1.00pm, followed by a private cremation.

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel
Sincetest condolences to all the Philips family on the very sad passing of Graeme. May he Rest in Peace.
Sincere sympathies to the Philips family , may he R.I.P.
Deepest sympathies on the passing of your father and grandfather , you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time may he rest in peace , RIP
To Toni, Richard, Yvonne, Janine and families. I was very saddened to hear of Graeme's passing and was honoured to be invited to the presentation function for his 50 years service medal in January. I have fond memories of Graeme from my childhood and again since my return to South Taranaki in recent years. You will be sorely missed Graeme however not forgotten. Rest in Peace Mr Phillips.
So sorry to hear of the passing of Graeme. Thinking of you all, Toni, Richard, Yvonne & Janine. We have fond memories of your visits to Ireland, may he rest in peace. Deirdre, Declan & family.
Our Deepest Sympathies to Toni, Richard, Yvonne and Janine on the sad passing of Graeme. We have lovely memories of his time here in Ireland. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Our sincere sympathies to Toni, Richard, Yvonne, Janine and family on the passing of Graeme. He was a true gentleman and will be very sadly missed. Lovely memories of him here in Rathmolyon, Ireland. 'Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam' May he rest in peace. Vincent, Emma and family
Our heartfelt condolences to you Toni, Richard, Yvonne and Janine. Thinking of you all at this very sad time, Graeme was a true gentle man. Love Anna, Stephen, Anna and Holly
My heartfelt condolences to you Toni, and your family. It was a priviledge to get to know Graeme over the last couple of years. He was a lovely, gentle man, and i can only imagine your immense sense of loss. You are in my thoughts at this time. Glenda
Haere Atu ra Te Rangatira Graham,haere ki o tatou Tupuna...Go to your Ancestors Graham until we meet again... you have served your community of Patea & your neighbours on Gloucester,over the years.I am sure Lovie Pickles,if she was still living here would be one of the first to acknowledge both you & Toni...Cath Turner & her late husband Geoff whom u both watched over... Our Cassidy whanau remember the time's bringing White-bait over too u now that wont stop Toni, & you guys sharing veggies from your beautiful garden & the korero that took place in Cass car shed between the two of them... Thank you our loyal neighbour you will be truly missed...❤❤😢😢Much Aroha 🥰🥰
Toni and family, Please let me pass on my condolences on the passing of Graeme. Such a wonderfull man, it was a pleasure serving in the brigade with you. Rest easy.
To Toni and whanau My Dad Trevor shares many stories of his brother Leslie and family. His admiration and respect shines through. I feel it too. Love and warm hugs from cousin Viv Bell nee Scown Gisborne.
Such a huge loss to his family, friends & community. Very fond memories of Graeme from Power Board days (for me, early/mid '90s). Friendly, funny, knowledgeable and willing to teach. Rest easy Graeme.
Janine and family - so very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I well remember his teasing when I used to stay over. A remarkable and very likeable man who will be sorely missed. Thinking of you all at this very sad time.

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel

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