of Candelo
10.12.1932 – 05.06.2026
Beloved husband of Elaine. Much loved father and father-in-law of Bernie, Lynda & Rob, Jennifer and Shanita. Devoted grandfather of Amy, Ben and Sophie. Dear brother of Eddie and Gerry.
The funeral and RSL service for Phil will be held in St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Candelo with Prayers commencing at 11:00a.m., Tuesday 23rd June, 2026 and burial will follow in the Candelo Cemetery.
Relatives and friends are warmly invited to attend.
For those wishing to come together and watch Phil’s service, it will be livestreamed at the Candelo Town Hall.
Watch Livestream here
Service now available to stream
Funeral Details
Date & Time
11:00 am, Tue 23 June 2026Venue
St Joseph's Catholic Church, Kameruka St, Candelo, New South Wales 2550, AUView on Google Maps
Funeral Director
John R Whyman Funeral Services
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John R Whyman Funeral Services
Serving families in Bega and surrounding suburbs.02 6492 4111
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5 Little Church St, Bega, New South Wales 2550
A great man will be sadly missed by all
So Sorry to hear of 🙏 Phill’s Passing.
So sad to hear of Phil’s passing😢….he was a wonderful kind & loving man I knew well & send my deepest condolences to Elaine & the family at this very sad time…may you rest in peace Phil…in gods hands🙏💙
The world was a better place for Phil having been it . Our thoughts sit with his family
Sending love and condolences to the Collin’s families.
Great friend of our parents, Lois and John Eityon.
Sending love and condolences to the Collin’s families.
Great friend of our parents, Lois and John Witton.
Wonderful man. It was a privilege to know him . Condolences to Elaine and the entire Collins family.
We’ll remember you as the fire chief among many other contributions you made to the community. A big loss for your family.
Rest in Peace dear Phil. My love to Eddie and Gerry and the family.
A true gentleman. He will be missed.
Sending love and condolences to you Bernie and your family and to Eddie and Gerry and families. Love Kylie and Nugget. 💞🕊️
Dear Elaine and family.
Condolences.
The Canaiders
Farewell to a highly respected and enthusiastic Imlay Shire Fire Control Officer.
To the Collins family sending our love and deepest codolences to all of you. Peter and Heather Lucas
Sending our love and deepest condolences to the Collins family. Live Peter and Heather Lucas
Love. And Condolences to the Collin’s families
Geoff and Leonie Johnston rest in Gods Care xx
Phil was a genuinely wonderful bloke. He will be missed by many people, I’m sure. My commiserations to all his family.
Deepest condolences to you Elaine & your family at this very sad time with the news of Phil’s passing away may he rest in peace 🙏. Sorry I can’t make the service but Doug will be there for both of us ♥️. Thinking of you all
Condolences to Phil’s family and to you Elaine. Andy and I are so sorry for your loss. We cannot be there in person today but we are watching live.
Warmest regards
Tabitha