With heavy hearts the family of the late Phyllis Caines would like to announce her passing on February 7th 2023 at the age of 74. Phyllis passed away at Curtis Memorial Hospital after a long battle with dementia.
Phyllis Jean Gaskin was born in Moncton, NB on December 8th 1948 to Ronald and Beryl Gaskin. She grew up on a farm outside Salisbury, NB which played a large part in her love of the outdoors and animals. After finishing nursing school in Montreal, Phyllis worked in several provinces before finally taking a job as a nurse in Flowers Cove. It was here she met her husband, George Caines with whom she spent the following 48 years and raised two sons, Brian and Trevor.
Phyllis enjoyed her job as a nurse and was loved and respected by both her patients and co-workers for her caring nature and endless patience. She was also heavily involved in the local Anglican Church and played the organ in various churches in the parish for regular services and special occasions. She will be dearly missed by both her family and all that knew her well.
Phyllis is survived by her husband, George; sons; Brian (Marcia) and Trevor (Trina), grandchildren; Caylea, Keanan, Kyauna, and Emerise. In-laws; Hazareth (Isaac); Evelyn (Sam); Sharon (Floyd) and nieces and nephews.
She is pre-deceased by her parents Ronald and Beryl Gaskin, brother, Roger Gaskin and in-laws Hazel & Roland Caines.
The family would also like to thank her home care workers who cared for her during the past number of years. Also, thanks to the doctors and nurses at Curtis Memorial Hospital who cared for Phyllis during her past three weeks at Curtis Memorial Hospital.
Cremation has taken place. A family service will be held at St. Thomas Anglican Church in Sandy Cove on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 8:00 PM. The funeral service will follow on Monday, September 18, 2023 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Canon Vernon Short officiating. Interment to follow.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.