Obituary of Phyllis Dick

Phyllis Dick

With heavy hearts yet grateful for a long and well-lived life, the Dick family of Arnprior announces that their matriarch,

Phyllis Ethel Dick passed away in the comfort of her own farmhouse and while surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday evening, June 17^th, 2026.

She was 95 years of age.

Beloved wife of the late Lorne Dick (April 14, 2015).

Dearly loved mother of Jayne Lawrance (late Michael), Joan Reid (David), Dennis Dick (Janet) and Donald Dick (Shelley).

Predeceased by a son, Hughie, 2 infant sons and one infant daughter.

Cherished and doting Grandma of David Lawrance (Estera), Jonathan Lawrance (Sara), Karen Brake, Heather Bax (Tyler),

Peter Reid (Cassy), Katelyn Reid, Aaron Reid, Mackenzie Dick (Laura), Laura Dick (Jared), Kayla Dick, Shane Hammond (Paula) and Chris Hammond.

Forever Great-Grandma to her loving 23 great-grandchildren.

Dear sister of Elva Wilson (late Roy), Doris O’Connor (late Peter), Marilyn Drynan, and Bobby Munro (Brenda).

Daughter of the late Earl and Olive (nee Smith) Munro.

Phyllis was also predeceased by siblings: Carson Munro, Delmer Munro and Blanche Hogan (late Douglas).

Phyllis spent her lifetime working on the farm alongside her husband while raising her family.

She and Lorne were also foster parents to dozens of children for over 24 years.

She lived most of her life in the service of others.

She appreciated the simplest things in life but excelled at whatever she put her mind to.

She also dedicated hundreds of hours volunteering at both the Arnprior Hospital Gift Shop as well as the Arnprior Hospital Opportunity Shop.

Her kindness and generosity will be missed but long remembered.

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Heartfelt thanks to Access PSW Caregivers, Bayshore nurses, Community Paramedics, Ontario Health at Home

and to all who provided help and support in assisting and allowing Mom to remain at home until the very end.

Your kindness will never be forgotten.

Friends are invited to join the family during visitation at the

Pilon Family Funeral Home in Arnprior on Friday evening, June 19th from 6 to 8 p.m.

and again on Saturday morning, June 20th from 11:00 to 12:45.

A Funeral Service will be conducted in the Pilon Family Chapel on Saturday at 1 o’clock.

The service will be webcast live for those unable to attend. (Click Here)

A Reception will follow at the Nick Smith Centre Community Hall, 77 James St, Arnprior.

Interment to take a place at the Douglas Public Cemetery on Monday, June 22^nd at 3 o’clock.

In memory of Phyllis, a donation to the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation would be appreciated by her family.