Philip Bradford Holwell, aged 68 years, passed away suddenly at home due to heart attack on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. Predeceased by his parents, John (Jack) and Sarah Holwell, and sister and brother, Patty and Gordie. Leaving to mourn with loving memories are his wife of 19 years, Jennifer Gosse; children, Nicole and Ryan; sister, Jackie, and her daughters, Tanya and Vanessa; aunt, Irene Holwell; uncle, Harris Morris and a large circle of cousins and other loved ones, including his hunting buddy, Reg Dyson.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 5, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Elizabeth Park Protestant Chapel, Uplands, Ottawa. Internment will take place at a later date on Spotted Island, Labrador.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Phil’s memory to the Anglican Healing Fund (for residential school survivors) or any indigenous led charity.
Arrangements entrusted to the Byers Funeral Home, South Mountain (613-989-3836). Online condolences may be made at www.byersfuneralhomeinc.ca
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Steeve says
December 1, 2022 at 11:05 amJennifer,
My sympathy to you and your extended family. May Phil rest in peace!
Charles Irish says
December 1, 2022 at 11:12 amJennifer, I am very sorry for your loss and pray for Phil’s rest and your peace. – Charles
Robert Parker says
December 1, 2022 at 12:10 pmRachael and I are very sorry for your loss. We are praying for you and the family.
Brenda Wallace says
December 1, 2022 at 12:28 pmJennifer,
Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs…
Brenda Wallace
Neil Thomsen says
December 1, 2022 at 3:56 pmJennifer,
Please accept our deepest sympathies at this time. May Phil Rest In Peace & rise in the glory of God on the last day.
Rest eternal grant him, O Lord, and May light perpetual shine upon him.
With our sympathies,
Neil & Kathryn Thomsen
Kitchener, ON
Elisabeth Duggan says
December 2, 2022 at 1:21 pmJennifer,
My heart goes out to you at this difficult time at the loss of your love. May the wonderful memories you shared be a source of strength. Know of our prayers for you and your family during this time.
In caring sympathy,
Elisabeth Duggan & Henry Hoy
Troy Dennis says
December 4, 2022 at 12:06 pmJennifer,
Jan and I are so sorry to hear of Phil’s passing. We continue to pray for strength and peace for you and your family at this time.
Troy and Jan Dennis
Marie Chaytor says
December 4, 2022 at 4:18 pmJennifer sorry to hear about Phil.
My deepest condolence.
(Rev.) Marlaine Leggo says
December 4, 2022 at 6:08 pmJennifer, I am so sorry to hear of Phil’s passing. Thinking about you and praying for you as you go through this phase of your life, and after a time, begin to settle into a new normal. Wishing I could just drop in and have a cup of tea with you . . . . who knows? Maybe one day we’ll be able to do that. God comfort you and bless you now and always.
Eric Yetman says
December 4, 2022 at 8:26 pmWe are so sorry to hear of Phil’s passing. Our sincere condolences and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow.
Eric and Margaret Yetman
Tony Roberts says
December 5, 2022 at 4:09 pmCondolances to the families of Phil,a fellow Labradorian,
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