Peacefully on November 21, 2009 at 86 years of age after a lengthy illness. Cherished husband of Vivian (nee VanLare) for 62 years. Loving father of Susan and her late husband William Fowler and Larry and wife Laurel. Treasured Pipi of Joel, Jeremy, Alicia, Angela and Hannah. Predeceased by his brothers Leonard, Francis, Evariste, Eugene, Pierre and Archie and by his sister Theresa VanLare. He will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Philias served overseas in the liberation of Holland. He worked as a caretaker at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School and worked as a Rural Route Mail Carrier for Canada Post. He enjoyed golfing and bowling with his friends. He played and umpired for many years for the Essex County Baseball League being one of the ace pitchers in the league. He was very proud of his family. Philias was an usher for over 50 years at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. If you so desire, donations to the Downtown Mission would be appreciated by the family. Visiting Wednesday 3-5 and 7-9pm at Families First Funeral Home & Tribute Centre (519-969-5841) 3260 Dougall Ave. Parish prayers Wednesday 3:30pm. Veteran's Memorial Service under the auspices of Windsor Veteran's Memorial Service Committee Wednesday 7:00pm. On Thursday, friends and family are invited to meet after 9:00am at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church (4401 Mount Royal Dr.) for Funeral Mass at 10:00am. Interment to follow at Heavenly Rest Cemetery