Phillip Lawson FRENCH

FRENCH, PHILLIP LAWSON - Phillip Lawson French, 60, of Seal Cove, Grand Manan, N.B. passed away at the Grand Manan Nursing Home after a lengthy illness on Friday, December 21, 2007. Born in Mount Washington, Washington. he was the son of Mrs. Muriel Louise Locke of North Head, Grand Manan Island. He is survived by his mother; four sisters, Shirley Brown (Paul) of North Head, Mary Flagg (Sandy), Cathy Linton, Heather Lahey, all of Castalia; two brothers, Maynard Locke (Linda), and Allen Locke (Marilyn) both of Grand Harbour; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his Stepfather, Gordon Locke (1969); and both his Grandparents Clayton and Geneva French. During his High School years he was a very active member of the Grand Manan Royal Canadian Army Auxiliary Corp., and he worked for several years prior to failing health for Connor Bros. at the Seal Cove Plant as a Picker on the quality control processing line. Visiting was held from Ells Funeral Home on Saturday, 2 to 4 PM, 7 to 9 PM. The funeral service was held from the Seal Cove Wesleyan Church on Sunday, December 23, 2007 at 2 PM with Rev. Ward McComiskey officiating, interment was held at Maple Grove Cemetery, Castalia, N.B. Funeral arrangements in the care of ELLS FUNERAL HOME INC., 1199 Route #776, Grand Manan, N.B. E5G 1G2. (506-662-3116 or www.ells.ca) December 24, 2007