The friends, families and volunteers of Welcome Bay are grieving the loss of one of our own here at the Community Centre. Roger Philp has supported and mentored so many people through the Centre over the last five years. His work has had a major impact on many lives, changing them long term for the better.
Roger had a variety of occupations in his 71 years, from commanding naval vessels, the merchant navy, teaching and, in recent years, social support work. He was, until the point of his death, a prodigious learner, currently working on his sixth degree and planning a PhD. He applied his learning to his work which ensured that he always had the best possible outcomes.
Although recently he faced some real health issues, Roger put others needs ahead of his own, always taking that emergency call. He was a great soundboard for random thoughts, stray ideas and vexing problems and always his advice was pragmatic and wise.
We will remember him with gratitude, for his humour, wisdom, sarcasm and pointed advice.
We will miss our friend and supporter Roger Philp. No more pain now. Rest in Peace.
