Also known as "Phil"
14 August 1944 – 18 April 2026
Also known as "Phil"
14 August 1944 – 18 April 2026
KELSEN, Philip Sherwood (Phil):
14 August 1944 -18 April 2026, Peacefully at Home. Dearly loved husband of Sandra. Dearly Loved Dad of Gene, Aaron, Todd, Andrea, Philip, Alec & Clare. Loved father-in-law of Tam, Leisa, Jen, Paul, Beth, Cath & Tony.
Dearly Loved Grandad of his grandchildren & Great grandchildren.
A service to celebrate Phil’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 46 Watson Street, New Plymouth on Tuesday 21 April 2026 at 10.30am, followed by private family burial.
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Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel
Dear Sandra Expressing my heartfelt sympathy in the loss of Phil. My thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Beverly (nee Walker)
Sorry to hear of Uncle Phil’s passing. We remember Uncle Phil with fondness. He was quite a character and will be sadly missed. With our love, prayers and deepest sympathy.
My thoughts are with you all at this time, love to Clare, Sandra and all your family xo
Thinking of you Sandra and Family..Lots of Happy Times and Memories of Phil back in our farming day's. Love and Hugs from us both
All our love and thoughts to you Sandra and family at this time. Susie, kushla, kasey and kandice Rosser.
We are saddened by Phil's passing.Please accept our sympathies.Riley will miss sending him baking.Hannah will miss him too.Sorry we can't be with you Sandra and all families xx
Dear Sandra and Family, My prayers and thoughts are with you all at this sad time. RIP Phil Teresa Uhlenberg
So sorry to hear of Phil’s passing Sandra. I was talking to him just recently. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Meg and John Muter
Sending heartfelt condolences to you, Sandra and your whole beautiful family - Saying goodbye to Phil must be heart breaking. Glad he is at peace now 🕊️ Take good care of each other - Big hugs 💕💕
Thinking of you all at this very sad time x Ross and Sarah Clements
RIP Phil. A great man, taught me allot over the years. Your dry sense of humour will be missed by all. Your grandchildren will miss you dearly. Thank you for everything you have done over the years. Rest easy old mate.

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel

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