Obituary of Brock Jonathan Phillimore

June 21, 1996 – Toronto, Ontario

May 13, 2024 – Calgary, Alberta

Brock Jonathan “BJ” Phillimore, of Calgary, AB, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024, at the age of 27 years.

BJ was born in Toronto, ON, on June 21, 1996. He moved with his parents to Calgary in June of 1998. BJ enjoyed playing soccer, participating in karate classes, swimming lessons at the YMCA, summer camps, and ice skating in the winter.

BJ’s most memorable vacation was when he visited Vernon, BC, at Newport Beach Campground. He enjoyed camping and the outdoors, making several camping trips with his family where we spent time on the lake, swimming and boating. Our evenings were spent roasting marshmallows over a campfire and playing cards and board games with his brothers. BJ’s favourite saying was "Peace out”.

BJ is survived by his mother Rita Gauthier and stepfather David Gauthier, both of Calgary and his father Aurthur Brock Phillimore of Toronto. BJ is also survived by his brother Connor Phillimore and sister-in-law Brandi Martin, both of Calgary, and stepbrothers, Steven and Jeffrey Gauthier of Red Deer, AB.

Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McInnis & Holloway (Eastside, 5388 Memorial Drive NE, Calgary, AB) on Friday, May 24, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Funeral Services will be held at McInnis & Holloway (Eastside, 5388 Memorial Drive NE, Calgary, AB) on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Reception to follow at the family’s home.

Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with BJ’s family here.

In living memory of Brock Jonathan Phillimore, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Eastside, 5388 Memorial Drive NE, Calgary, AB T2A 3V9, Telephone: 403-248-858.