We Remember
LONG, Philip George
October 20, 1961 — May 14, 2024
Philip George Long, 62, left this world surrounded by the love of his family on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in Kelowna, BC. He was the youngest son, born on October 20, 1961, to the late Grace and James Long of Scarborough, Ontario.
At the beginning of April 2024, Phil entered the emergency with a suspected rotator cuff injury to his shoulder acquired while playing Pickleball. Four hours later he was diagnosed with cancer and admitted to hospital. Two weeks in the hospital, two weeks at home, two weeks in hospice, and he was gone. Phil had a quiet strength that neither hard times nor cancer could diminish.
It was during his first year in the Canadian Armed Forces that he met his soulmate, Donna May (née Moore). Their love story of 42 years began November 13, 1982, in Nova Scotia, when they married after having dated for three months on weekends. Their first son, James Alexander, was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia (1987), their second son, David Edward, in Kingston, Ontario (1990). Then having served in the Canadian Armed Forces for 13 years, Phil chose to take an early retirement and moved his family to Kelowna, British Columbia, where their youngest, a daughter, Lucy, was born (1997). Phil was an altruistic husband and father.
Some of Phil’s passions included pickleball, golfing, puzzles, dancing, quilting, and sitting on the deck with a good glass of scotch watching the sunset. He loved to take a full day to cook his famous lasagne for big family gatherings, which was almost always accompanied by burnt garlic bread. Phil will be missed now and forever.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Donna Long, of Kelowna, BC; his children, James (Raeleen) Long of Lake Country, BC, David (Jen) Long of Westbank, BC, and Lucy Long of Kelowna, BC; grandson, Lowen Long of Westbank, BC; and siblings, Ray Long, Bill Long, and Debbie Blower of Ontario; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
The Memorial Service will be held on SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 2024, at 4:00 PM, at KALOYA PARK, 16061 Trask Road, Lake Country, BC V4V 2H9.
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Service
SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 2024, at 4:00 PM
Location
KALOYA PARK
I can’t even imagine what you are going through right now. I’m so sorry that this happened and so quickly. I think of you often and continue to pray for you and your family. Feel free to talk to me anytime.
Donna, I was shocked and saddened to learn of Phil’s passing. My sincerest and deepest condolences to you and your family are being sent . On a personal note, Kelowna has lost one of its best and most committed members of its community. My deepest condolences. Cindy Fairs
Donna, so sorry to hear of your sudden loss – our sincere sympathies and best wishes to you, Lucy and your family. Phil was a great community member and partner. Thinking of you. Sylvie, Cam and James
Dear Donna;
I was shocked and saddened by the news of Phil’s passing so suddenly and unexpectedly! My heart goes out to you and all your family in this time of grief! I am sorry I was unable to make it to his cerlebration of life! He was such a dedicated and committed soul to all our families of children with diversities. He will be missed and remembered by all of us 🥲. I am presently tightening my own battle with this horrific disease and will continue to fight for research and education to ilirradiacate this horrible disease. Hugs to you and all your family! Love Jan