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Wilfred LG Filsinger

1938-2016

Wilfred LG Filsinger Wilfred LG Filsinger

FILSINGER, Wilfred LG "Phil", MWO Ret’d, CD1 (1938-2016) - It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Wilfred (Phil) Filsinger on 20 April 2016 at the Valley Regional Hospital in Kentville, NS. Phil is survived by his wife Marilyn (Gilkie) of Wolfville, NS; daughters, Pamela (Mike) Browning, Stillwater Lake, NS; Paula Filsinger of Timberlea, NS and son, Jeffrey (Nancy) Filsinger of Petawawa, ON. Grandfather to Jordan Cole, Kingston, ON; Clayton Filsinger, Petawawa, ON; Benjamin Filsinger, Ottawa, ON; and Peyton Filsinger, Timberlea, NS and Great-Grandfather to Cashton and Reilly. Uncle to Donald Filsinger, Ottawa, ON and Holly Gilkie, Halifax NS. He was predeceased by his parents Wilfred and Florence (nee Melanson) Filsinger of Chatsworth, ON and his sister Mary. Born in Hanover, ON he joined the Royal Canadian Navy at the age of 17, serving on minesweepers, frigates and the Bonaventure.  After a short time away from the military he joined the Air Force and had many postings across Canada and served on a peacekeeping mission to Egypt. After 25 years of military service he joined the Public Service to serve his country for another 17 years. Phil was a great fastball pitcher in his early years and was an avid sports enthusiast taking over the TV remote wherever he went to check to see if the "game was on".  He loved woodworking, refinishing furniture and making gadgets.  He was very meticulous about his tools, as well as with making his wine and beer which everyone enjoyed.  He loved to golf, vacation at their timeshare in Virginia and spending time in Myrtle Beach.  He spent many hours playing board games and cards with friends and family. Special thanks to the Doctors and Nurses at the Valley Regional Hospital in the ICU, 3rd floor surgical and medical wards and the emergency ward for the great care that they gave to Phil. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation, by request. A Celebration of Phil’s life and reception will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 25, 2016 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, Reverend Judith Tod officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Valley Regional Hospital in Kentville or to a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. 

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Service Date
Monday, April 25, 2016
Service Time
11:00 a.m.
Service Location
White Family Funeral Home, Kentville

Visitation Location
There will be no visitation, by request

Requested Charity
Valley Regional Hospital or to a charity of your choice