Philip R. Gregg - RIP

Post by **Gillespie** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 12:40 pm

One of Beaver Islands' most colorful and beloved characters has left us. Phil Gregg died mid morning today April 30, 2009. He was surrounded by all of his children, Ron arrived late last night. Phyllis and Ruth were here. They along with their mother were all by his side at Phils passing. Funeral arrangements are being discussed and will be posted by family members as they come available.

AEW · Post by **AEW** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 12:50 pm

Phil was the greatest. His smiling face will be dealry missed. My prayers are with the whole family and the community for this loss

Marie LaFreniere · Post by **Marie LaFreniere** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 1:07 pm

My heart goes out to the Gregg family. Please know that you're all in my prayers and thoughts. Phil was a great man and will be sorely missed.

Stephen C. West · Post by **Stephen C. West** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 2:54 pm

An outstanding gentleman! ..... He was a WW II vet who put country, family and Beaver Island first.

A wonderful man! He will be missed.

Sheri Timsak · Post by **Sheri Timsak** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 3:27 pm

Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family at this time- We will miss his honest, hearty laugh that was so contagious!!

Kevin Green · Post by **Kevin Green** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 7:17 pm

Phil is an Island legend who will be sorely missed. There is a great party in heaven tonight...

libbydibby · Post by **libbydibby** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 7:29 pm

My sympathies and thoughts are with all of you. Sad to hear this.

Kim Connaghan Jones · Post by **Kim Connaghan Jones** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 7:53 pm

My thoughts and prayers are with the Gregg family.

debrob2 · Post by **debrob2** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 7:58 pm

and the angels are singing tonight... A great man.

Please accept our condolences and know that he will live on in so many of our memories as the kind and gentle soul he was to all of us.

Debbie Robert

Janine · Post by **Janine** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 8:57 pm

We will all miss Phil very much. We enjoyed hearing his stories of when he first came to the island - and were lucky enough to see his slide show of those days. He always had a smile on his face and a friendly hello and wave. A great guy - we'll truly miss him.
Janine and Rick

Jeff · Post by **Jeff** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 5:19 am

Very sad to hear this news -- Phil will surely be missed by all. He was such a wonderful part of the Island in so many ways, from my earliest memories of the Marina across the street to later in life when he generously helped me with a woodworking project that I couldn't fit tight enough on my own. I love finding his legendary Beaver Tales when looking back at the archived Beacons - reading one always gives me a smile. And I'll miss him every time I'm standing on the point waiting for a Schooner to set sail or come in from the horizon.

Jim · Post by **Jim** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 10:08 am

We have regrets for all those who did not experience the presence of Phil in their lives. We will miss him.

Jim and Donna

Penny · Post by **Penny** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 5:11 pm

Phil was a great guy. We will miss playing euchre with him every Thursday night. He always had a smile for everyone.

Rest in peace.

Penny & Ivan

Fr. Gabe Fox · Post by **Fr. Gabe Fox** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 8:28 pm

My deepest condolences and sypathy at Phil's passing. He was always a good friend and supportive of me during my time on the island. May he be experiencing God's love and presence and may God help Lil and the family to keep alive the happy memories until they are joined again in the Kingdom. Fr. Gabe

LisaG · Post by **LisaG** » Fri May 01, 2009 8:19 am

The warmth and love that Phill gave will br greatly missed. He gave himself freely to everyone and his laughter will be one of the things I will miss most about him. All our love and prayers go out to you and your family.