In memory of

Phyllis Dorothy Minor

November 20, 1926 -  March 23, 2024

Passed away peacefully in her 98th year on Saturday, March 23rd at the Langstaff Care Community in Richmond Hill. Predeceased by her husband, Kenneth Austin Minor. She is survived by her two sons, Kevin (Anna) and Kerry. Loving grandma of Julie, Kathleen, Grant, Lisa and Allison; great-grandmother to Elise and Frederic. Phyllis is survived by her dear sister Kate Insley and brother, Clive Rennie. Deceased before Phyllis was her brother James Lang, and her sisters, Jean Anne Lang and Lorraine Proud.

Phyllis was the daughter of Lloyd Lang and Lucy Johnstone and grew up in Sundridge, Ontario. As a teenager, Phyllis attended Alma College in St Thomas, graduating in 1943. In 1949 she married Kenneth Minor of Port Colborne. Phyllis was a long time resident of Richmond Hill, and worked for the YRRCSSB, retiring from there in 1992. Phyllis was very independent and lived in her own apartment until she was 96. As a result of a fall and broken leg she moved into assisted living last year.
Phyllis loved spending her summers with family and friends at her cottage in Sundridge. Fishing was one of her favourite things.

Special thanks to the wonderful and caring staff at the Langstaff Care Community.

A service and burial for Phyllis will be held later this summer in Sundridge. Donations in Phyllis’ name can be made to the Cancer Society or your favourite charity.

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Roderick Urquhart (Longtime Friend)

Entered March 26, 2024 from Newmarket, Ontario

Even though Phid (as I affectionately always called her), lived to such a golden age, her passing for me is still a hard pill to swallow. To me, it's like the end of an era when the good times just continued to rock 'n roll, not only with Phid but also her beloved husband Ken. Just soooo many great times with them both at their cottage in Sundridge, including fishing with Phid many times and just going out in her neat little motor boat for a cruise! To her close family, my great friend Kevin and his brother Kerry (whom I have not seen in quite sometime), and also Kevin's wife Anna and their two daughters, all I can offer is my condolences and God's hand to help in the grieving of this loss. I will say, that when I think of Phid, I can just about hear that infectious laugh that was always so present with her -- I admire her because she lived life to the fullest!

Rita Byres (Family Friend)

Entered March 26, 2024 from Aurora, ON

It was such a pleasure spending many holiday gatherings with you dear Phyllis. I will treasure all the happy times and laughter.
Rest peacefully as I know you will.
Much love,
Rita

Suzanne and Joe Sadler (niece)

Entered March 26, 2024 from Victoria BC

Aunt Phyd was like a second mother to me when I was growing up and I loved her with all my heart. We will treasure the memories, in later years, of Phyllis and Joe dancing up a storm at the cottage in Sundridge.
To Kevin and Kerry and your families - though expected, it is still a loss and heartbreaking. Shining lots of light, love and prayers your way.
Love Suzy

Gina Burns 

Entered March 27, 2024 from Richmond Hill

Sincere condolences Kevin, Anna, Kathleen, Allison and Kerry, Julie, Lisa, Grant,
from Rob and I.
We will always remember Phyllis' fun attitude at our Christmas gatherings.
A long life lived, bless her.
Rest in peace Phyllis.

Patricia Kehoe (Friend)

Entered April 21, 2024 from Sundridge Ontario

I will miss your humour and your determined spirit. I always said I wanted to grow up to be just like you Fid. Will miss you at the lake. Keep catching fish up in heaven. Until we meet again Pat

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