Frederick Frank "Fred" Sr. Phillips

September 10, 1943 to November 28, 2020

Frederick Frank "Fred" Phillips Sr. – age 77, of Cambridge, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020, at home. He was the son of the late Charlie and Madeline (Poulette) Phillips, father of Fred (Lori) Phillips; grandfather to Aaron, Hayley (Jorge), Alisha (Jeremy), and Alex; great grandfather to Cayden, Dante, and Estella. He is also survived by a sister, Ida Macleod; nephews, Peter, Dennis, Blair, Kenny and Johnny. Fred will be missed by many, including his best friend and neighbour, Kevin Smith. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary (Jo) Phillips and nephew, Gary Phillips. Fred was well-known for his walks, his stories, songs and poems, and his love of life. As many knew, he was an avid chess player. Fred was a highly respected Elder, community icon and loved by every person from infant to Elder, they all knew Poppa Fred. He loved his Mi’kmaq language and culture, and spoke fluently in M’ikmaq and taught the language to whoever wanted to learn. He really enjoyed teaching the Mi’kmaq language to the children, elders, families, teachers, and everyone in his community of Annapolis Valley First Nation. He was also respected by Mi’kmaq organizations, such as Mi’kmaw Kinamatnewey and Mi’kmaw Conservation Group as a Knowledge Keeper of the Mi’kmaq language and culture. He definitely lived to the beat of his own drum. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 until 11:00 a.m. on Thursday December 3, 2020 in St. Bernadette Church, Cambridge. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, physical distancing and masks are required. Due to COVID-19 restrictions a private family service will be held. A reception will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at the Sacred Fire at the Annapolis Valley First Nations. Burial will take place a later date in the St. Bernadette Cemetery, Cambridge. Donations in memory may be made to The Three Wishes Daycare, Annapolis Valley First Nations, where Fred taught the Mi’ikmaq language. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.