Philip Kerr

We announce with great sadness the death of Philip Kerr, who passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at the age of 65 in Kentville, Nova Scotia.

Philip will be dearly missed by his friends and family including his son, Patrick Kerr (and wife Olivia Greenbank), his siblings (Paul Kerr, Loretta Laplume, Margaret Kerr, Hellen Marie Eichel and Teresa Logan), Paule Kerr, Laura Eggertson, Robaire Nadeau, Sherry Selvidge, Robin Crouch, his nieces and nephews, his god children and many more.

Philip’s parents likely did not know that they chose the perfect name for him as the name "Philip" is comprised of two elements "phil" and "ip". The root word "phil" comes from a Greek verb meaning to love and "ip" is short for "intellectual property", the area of law that Philip practiced in. Philip, from the moment he was named, was destined to love intellectual property, and that he did. In his practice, he was ever curious and zealous in advocating for his client’s interests.

Aside from IP, Philip’s interests included painting, Westfalias, sports such as badminton and tennis (both of which he played with his son), teaching (informally – usually related to IP or painting) and cooking on the BBQ.

Special thanks go to Sherry Selvidge, Dr. Wellwood and Dr. Toplack who helped Philip navigate his fight with cancer.

Heartfelt thanks extend from Philip’s family and friends to the staff at the Valley Hospice who took such good care of him in his final days. Instead of sending flowers, Philip’s family proposes that people wanting to make a gesture can make donations in his memory to the Valley Hospice in Kentville Nova Scotia https://valleyhospice.ca/.

Further to his wishes, Philip will be cremated and will have a small celebration of life with friends and family (by invitation) at one of his favourite local restaurants. As further insight into the person that Philip is, he indicated that he hoped that celebration of life attendees would wear Crocs and shorts (as he was known to do); this was in the summer mind you. Philip was also practical so, as we are in December, celebration of life attendees will be able to wear shorts and/or Crocs at their discretion; after all, it is the thought that counts.