Phil died unexpectedly on Jan. 15, 2023. He was predeceased by his mother Shirley Whitely and father Paul Sutherland.
He is survived by his brother Mark, his aunt Geri Donnet and cousins Amanda and Jessamyn Donnet.
He was also loved and supported by his step family, Glenys Squires, Carey Hoffman, Brett Squires and Amanda Squires.

Phil was a respected and well liked member of the St.Vincent de Paul community and will be missed by so many friends. He was a kind and generous man with an incredible sense of humour. He worked as a gaffer in the film industry, and worked alongside his Dad, Paul Sutherland, on the "Once Upon a Hamster" series as well as countless other projects.

He faced many struggles in his life and even in his lowest moments relied on his sense of humour. James Gordon, a trusted and supportive friend, recalls Phil looking at him in the 14th or 15th hour of a film day saying with a smile on his face, "if my career was a horse, I'd shoot it", or handing out his business cards that had 'Comfortable with Complacency ' written under his name.

Phil's other passion was sailing and was in his 'happy place' on his boat. In James' words, " I hope you're up there sailing and at peace, my friend. You struggled so much and often quietly. You will be missed but never forgotten".

A donation in his memory to CAMH or the St. Vincent de Paul Society would be a thoughtful way to remember Phil, if desired.