Brian Ross Phillips

Brian Ross Phillips was born October 6, 1935 in England to Percy R. Phillips (pigment chemist) and Muriel Arnold. His early years were spent in Manchester, England. Then the family moved to Edinburgh, Scotland. Brian passed away on April 22, 2020 at the age of 84.

Brian attended George Heriot’s private boy school. He continued his education at The University of Edinburgh. He graduated in 1958 with Honors in chemistry. Brian continued at Edinburgh and completed his education with a PhD. Degree. He went to work in Manchester and then Post-Doc work in Denmark. From there he travelled to Canada and in 1964 he accepted a position at DuPont in Wilmington and worked there until he retired. In 1967, he married Bettie Neckar. They were married almost 50 years until her death in 2017.

Brian enjoyed his room temperature beer, travel in the US and back to his roots, reading, and going to special places to eat including the General Warren Inn.

Brian is survived by nieces Cathy Cook of Florida, Linda Paige of Florida, nephew Jim Cook of PA and step-daughter Kim Myers of Maine. Also, Brian has three cousins in Spain.

Brian will be missed by his many friends. Thank you goes to the staff of Comfort Keepers, Rockland Place, and Harbor Chase for his care over the past three years.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, no memorial service has been planned at this time.

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cousin Michael Arnold jnr. lit a candle and writes,

My cousin we referred to as Uncle since youth has been a part of my life via my father who got on very well together. I will miss my cousin plenty, as a pleasant old timer and gentleman. Wishing him a pleasant reunion with his wife Betty in a warm embrace of spirits.

04/25/2020 03:08 pm

Charles Arnold lit a candle and writes,

I am grieving here in Spain. Uncle Brian was a very important person in my life. My only hope is that he may be together with Bettie. I loved you Uncle Brian and will miss you terribly. Charles Arnold

04/26/2020 05:33 am

Deaira Black lit a candle and writes,

I will remember Mr.Brian’s smile his kindness and how he use to tell me all the stories about him and his wife Betty. I know he’s at peace now that he’s been reunited with his wife Betty. He was my favorite client I will miss him dearly. I miss and love you Mr. Brian/ pop pop.

04/30/2020 12:10 pm

Lois Schafer

04/30/2020 01:51 pm

Lois Schafer writes,

i was saddened to read about Brian’s passing. Always enjoyed chatting with him and Betty following services at Aldersgate Methodist Church.

04/30/2020 01:56 pm

Mark A Harmer writes,

I had the pleasure to work with Brian for many years at DuPont. We often had lunch and we continued that tradition for many years after. Brian was a very thoughtful and considerate man, a good listener too. His love for Bettie was transparent. He enjoyed telling me about his tales of travel and was very much a gentleman. His heart belonged to Bettie and a little bit of his heart will still be in Scotland.

06/23/2020 09:37 pm

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