Phyllis Mary Braidwood
November 13, 1935 – February 13, 2024
Phyllis enjoyed an extraordinary 88-year journey, growing up in Point Grey, becoming a nurse, raising a family, and beating, as a young wife (Jim) and mother, what she was told was a non-survivable cancer, travelling the world, and in her 60’s, finding the love of her life.
Mom cherished her family and many, many good friends. She spent much of her working life in health care, and was a proud to call herself a nurse, graduating from UBC in 1958.
After a brief illness, Mom passed away peacefully in North Vancouver, BC with family at her side.
Survived by sister, Susan Adair, sons Michael (Mike) Killeen (Jill), and Bruce Killeen (Michiyo). Grandchildren Ryan (Maja), Sean, Lana, Tina, and Luke, many nieces and nephews, and the extended Braidwood family.
Phyllis is predeceased by her parents, Robert and Patricia Adair, and her husband, the Honourable Thomas R. Braidwood (2020).
Mom and Tom shared almost 20 wonderful years together, much it aboard “Mutineer”, and enjoyed many other adventures around world on the water and off, which included long walks on the West Vancouver seawall and golf and pickleball in Palm Desert. “Where in the world are Mom and Tom?”, was a frequent question. It was hard to keep up with them!
Phyllis’ many friends included the UBC nursing pals, the “Bayridge” girls, her Gleneagles golf foursome, her loyal Scrabble partner, and with Tom, the New Year’s Eve group and the boating community. She was a member of WVYC, Probus and a supporter of the VSO and Kay Meek Theatre. She was a voracious reader, gifted knitter and enjoyed her “phone time”.
Special thanks to the remarkable care team at Sunrise Senior Living, Lynn Valley.
A reception in Mom’s honour will be held in the spring of 2024.