Philip R. Wombwell
June 17, 2012
Philip R. Wombwell of London, Ontario, formerly of Nottingham, England – Peacefully with family by his side on Sunday, June 17th, 2012, at the Dearness Home, Philip R. Wombwell in his 73rd year. Beloved husband of Janet and the late Mavis. Loving Dad of Ian Wombwell, Heather Malcolm (Graham), all of London and Paul (Jocelyn) Wombwell, of Guelph, and stepfather of Laura Lucier (Steve Wulf), of Houston, Texas, and Julia (Kevin) Wild, of London. Loving Papa of Hayley, Matthew, Ava, Jett, Amelia, Jackson, Paige and Caelan. Dear son-in-law of Marie Van Linden. Predeceased by his parents Bernard and Elsie. Thank you to the staff at the Dearness Home for their compassionate care. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, where the funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, June 21st, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Interment, Woodland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Parkinson Society Canada or to the Alzheimer Society would be greatly appreciated.
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Janet .. my prayers and thoughts are with you and the family. I will always remember teaching with you and Phil at CCH and how wonderfully warm and sincere he always was. The pillar of kindness. What wonderful memories I will always have of him.
My thoughts are with you and your family.
Mr Wombwell was a truly inspirational teacher. He gave his students the gift of confidence...he touched my life deeply and I will always be grateful to him for transforming my sense of what was possible and shaping my life positively. . My thoughts are with his family and friends.
Dear Janet and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. The wonderful photo of Phil is the picture that immediately comes to my mind as he was his joyous self in the CCH teaching days as a colleague and as well on the happy day of your marriage that we were so priviliged to share with you as a family. Your strength as a family to help each other through this stressful time, is a gift that was nurtured by Phil as a Dad ,a Husband and a Grandpa.May the memories of his all encompassing embrace comfort you in your sorrow Our condolences to all Elizabeth and John
Steve & Laura & Family, We were so sorry to hear about this. Our thoughts & prayers go out to you and your family. Sending our love to you all too.
Ian, We would like to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your dad. May his memory live deep in your hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May he Rest in Peace. Steve and Penny Tzavaras
Dear Janet, Laura & Julia, our sympathy on your loss. Phil will be greatly missed by everyone in both of his families. I have been asked to extend similar wishes on behalf of Aunts Dolly and Mary as well as cousin Gail who wish they were able to be with you as you celebrate Phil's life.
Heartfelt sympathy to Janet and the whole family. He was a genuinely nice man, and we will miss his smile.
To Janet and fmaily: My sincere sympathies for your loss. During my years at CCH working with you and Phil, I recall he was always chpper and smiling. I recall his love for golf, and soccer and badminton and was a real competitor. I know these last few years have been difficult for all of you. May you find peace and hold onto your loving memories of such a super guy.
I had the privilege (and pleasure) of being taught chemistry at Carlton-le-Willows Grammar School in Gedling, Nottingham in the early 1960's. My endearing memories, however, are of the time he spent with myself and others as one of our cricket coaches, and his help in guiding me to represent Nottinghamshire Grammar Schools. A marvellous teacher and man, who I am sure will be sadly missed by his family in Canada. Rest in peace, Sir - one of lifes true gentlemen
I'm so sorry to hear of the death of Mr Wombwell. He taught me Chemistry at Kimberley Comp in the early 80s, and was head of our sixth form. He was a brilliant, enthusiastic, inspiring teacher - it's thanks to him that I went on to study Chemistry at university. He was also a very lovely gentleman, and a mentor not to only me, but to all his students. Condolences to his family. The world is a poorer place without him.
Our sincere condolences to Janet and the family. May your memories bring you strength to see you through this journey.
Mr Wombwell was the Head of Sixth Form at Kimberley School, Nottingham in the early 1980's. I remember him as a wonderful, kind man. He believed in me and helped me become the adult I am today. Very fond memories of a great teacher. My deepest sympathy to all his family
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condolences to the Wombwell family. I grew up with philip @Raymede Drive, Bestwood, Nottingham. boy what a cricketer. May He Rest in Peace
To Janet, Ian, Heather and Paul When I saw Philip's picture in the paper today, his wonderful smile was there through the sadness of the news of his death. I remember all the love and devotion all of you showed Phil while he was at home and I had the privilege of meeting you. You will be in my thoughts through the difficult days ahead. Heather Bedford (retired CCAC Case Manager)
Dear Ian and family sorry to hear of your sad loss thinking of you as always.
Dear Janet, I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you
Janet & Family: We are very saddened to learn of Phil's passing. You have such wonderful memories to carry you through this difficult time. I know that Phil will be smiling his wonderful smile down on all of you. I feel I'm a better person just for knowing such a dear man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Valerie
Ian and Family I hope that you are doing well and have good memories of your Dad during this sad times. My best wishes to you and your family. Chris
As a former student I have very found memories of Mr. Wombwell. He was not only a passionate educator, but a phenomenal motivator and coach (I continued playing badminton at the university level because of him). My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Wombell family.
Dear Janet, I remember Phil well from my days at CCH and I remember the romance that brought you together. My prayers go to you and all your family. I hope you know peace and God's presence in quiet moments, sure friends and happy memories.
Paul, Ian and family Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. I always remember Phil as a very cheerful a friendly guy and he was always encouraging you guys to do well. Thanks to your happy memories of him he will be with you forever.
Dear Ian and Family, My deepest sympathy on the loss of your dad. May your memories comfort you today and in the days ahead. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Jayne
Dear Heather & Family, We are both saddened & sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. Please accept our deepest sympathies & may you find some comfort & peace in the many wonderful memories you shared with him.
My thoughts are with you, Janet and family. May you find inner peace to help guide you at this time. " Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. " Celeste
My favourite memory of Phil - my mother and I took a month-long boat trip through the canals of Europe not long after she and Phil started dating. He sent her with a package filled with cards and notes - one to be opened for every day of the trip. How wonderfully romantic!
Ian & family - I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I know he meant a lot to you. From your stories and the memories from others, he showed great honor and a skill for making others feel important, which he seems to have passed on to you. Your strength of character and love from your friends and family will help you through this sad time. Please accept my deepest condolences on your family's loss. May his memory be eternal.
Ian and family - How sad to lose such a key part of your life, the link to your past. Our love and thoughts are with you. Know that his stories are yours now.
Janet and family, I will remember Phil as that wonderful man who always had a smile on his face. He was a great mentor to me and it was an honour to teach with a man who displayed such a high level of commitment to his students and to his profession. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
A friend has been lost for sure. With his English charms and schoolboy face, Phil was really a good friend. I will never forget the golf outings, his love of teaching (chemistry), and his attempt at singing. Many heartfelt discussions over a pint were the norm. Though the affliction kept him from being with us, the memories of his spirit and substance as a person will always be close. To Janet and his family, our sincere sorrow for the loss of this English Gentleman. Mitch and Lucille
Janet, Laura and Julia - my thoughts are with you during this very sad time. With deepest sympathies, Lindsay.
Janet and family -- so very sorry to hear of your loss of Phil. Janet , while I only had the privelage of meeting you this winter, you shared a lot of stories about your family life. So while I did not know Phil, I do know, he had the best love and care he could have wished for from you. My sincere sympathy.
Heather and family, I will never forget your dad, the fun we had in chemistry class together with him as our teacher. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your father. We send our condolences to your family.
to heather and family....................your loss is so heart wretching.to lose a father is so sad.my family and myself send our deepest condolences to you and yours. remember the good times as I am sure you have many.we will be there for you as you have been for us as you know.we love you all.god speed Philip. you will be sadly missed by all who knew you.
Dear Ian, Ava, Jett, Janet and family, Philip always loved to engage us in deep, thoughtful conversations when he visited you on Thornton Ave. He was such a delightful man. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this very difficult time.
Thinking of You All On behalf of the Dearness Family to each one of you in Phil's family - Janet, Ian, Heather (Graham), Paul (Jocelyn), Laura (Steve) Julia (Kevin) and Phil's awesome grandchildren ... our warmest thoughts and prayers that the happiest of your memories will be your greatest comfort in love and life. Phil truly was an inspiration to us all; his positive attitude toward life's challenges, his blue eyes and gentle smile of friendship will never be forgotten. It has been our privilege to have known, cared and befriended Phil. As a family you have been an outstanding example of dedicated, loving, patient, creative, supportive, encouraging caregivers in the best sense of a difficult role in life and love. Phil, you have finished well; you remain our "champion" in heart and home, amongst family and friends, certainly in life and love. Phil, until we meet again, rest in God's eternal arms. Chaplain Paul Knauer, Dearness Home, London, ON
So sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Remember the wonderful memories you have of your father and the times you had together. Thinking of you.
Janet and family sorry to hear your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May your fond memories help peace and serenity find their way back to your lives soon. Deepest sympathy Sharon and Rick
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Our deepest sympathy to Janet, Laura, Steve, Julia, Kevin, Amelia and Jackson. We are thinking of you at this time and reflecting on your loss of a husband, step dad and grandad.
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