We Remember

PRINCE, Phyllis Loreen (née Zolob)

April 13, 1940 — March 11, 2026

It is with great love and sadness that we announce the loss of Phyllis Prince (née Zolob), who passed away on March 11, 2026, following a courageous battle with breast cancer. She now joins her first husband, Jim, who passed before her.

Phyllis is survived by her daughters Lory (Andrew) Lillie, Corrine (Ken) Kaufman, Susan Firlotte, and Sharon (Bob) Perrier; grandchildren Jennifer and Steven Lillie, Jeffrey (Emma) Kaufman, Sarah (Mark) Van Osch, and Rebecca and Meagan Firlotte; and great-grandchildren Alexander Kaufman, Grace, Jack, and Finnley Van Osch, and Kahlan Firlotte. She is also survived by her second husband, David Borisenko; step-children Shannon (Bert) Lemke and Shaun (Pam) Borisenko; step-grandchildren Alisha (Kun) Wee and Ashley (Zac) Collie; and step-great-grandchildren Kobi and Jia Wee.

Born in Timmins, Ontario, in 1940 to Dan and Mary Zolob, she remained a Northern Ontario local at heart for most of her life.

Phyllis was an accomplished painter and avid gardener. She was particularly known for her paintings of the Northern Ontario landscapes she loved. In the late 1970’s, she served as the President of the Porcupine Art Club. Her professional legacy lives on in The Chapleau Express. Upon moving to Chapleau in her retirement, she and her husband Jim Prince founded the newspaper.

Phyllis and Jim were married in 1959 and shared 50 years together until his death in 2009. In later years she met and married David, where she lived out the rest of her life in Kelowna, BC, until her recent passing.

Memorial Donations in Phyllis’ honour can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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  • Elaine Wood says:

    It’s with great sadness that I lost a good friend and neighbour. Miss our coffee in the mornings.

  • Carmen Salveson says:

    So sorry to hear about the loss of Aunt Phyllis. So many good memories of life in Timmins with Uncle Jim, Aunt Phyllis and the family.
    Love to you all,
    With Sympathy – Carmen, Dave, Margo & Maeve

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