It is with sorrow that we announce the passing of Peggy Jane Phillips on November 28th, 2024, at the age of 87.

Born on December 27th, 1936, to Cyril and Jane Rose, Peggy grew up on beautiful, vast farmland in Sanguinetti, Clarendon in Jamaica. She had fond memories of rural life with her parents, ten siblings, and extended family members.

After briefly studying at business school in New York at the age of 18, Peggy moved to Kingston, Jamaica where she worked as a bookkeeping assistant for the United Fruit Company. During those seven years, Peggy lived with her aunt Vie, a beloved mentor and guide. Peggy’s spiritual faith grew strong during this time, and she dedicated her life to following Jesus Christ, something which was transformational throughout her years.
In Kingston, Peggy met David Phillips through the church; after he moved to Canada, they began a long-distance relationship for several years. In June of 1962, Peggy and David got married in Kingston, then left to start their new adventure together in Toronto, Canada.

Peggy was a devoted mother of four, homemaker, and active member of their church, Leaside Bible Chapel. She was very fond of sewing, knitting, gardening, and walking. She had a lovely singing voice which the family often heard happily praising the Lord. Spending time with her grandchildren was one of her greatest pleasures. Even after the death of David in 1994, Peggy retained her deep sense of faith, gratitude, and joy. She was known as a warm, loving woman to everyone who encountered her and was committed to helping and praying for friends and family.

Peggy is survived by her children Dwight, Ruth, Bentley (Rose), and Esther (Mike), her three granddaughters, Julia, Hannah, and Mia, as well as her two remaining sisters, Korah and Sissy. She will be greatly missed by all.

Funeral services will be held on Friday December 6th, 2024, at Mount Pleasant Funeral Centre, located at 375 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto, ON M4T 2V8. The family will welcome visitors at 10:30am, after which the service will begin at 11:00am. This will be followed by refreshments and fellowship. A link to view the service online will be available shortly before 11:00am.

Please note: In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation at one of the charities in the link at the bottom of the page.

TO WATCH A RECORDING OF THE FUNERAL SERVICE, please go to the menu at the top of the page, click 'Media' and then click 'Video'.

Feel free to watch this interview with Peggy when she told many of her life stories:
"Peggy Jane Phillips: A Life Journey" https://youtu.be/vgMo96NvXJw?si-Z6ZdYqZRgZ2bhsWn