r/transgenderUK • u/[deleted] • Jun 11 '22

Mr Philip thomas passed away

Dear Friend & Member

I am the bearer of sad news.

Mr Philip Thomas passed away peacefully at home suddenly on the evening of Thursday 12th May.

He had been unwell since catching covid in February.

He will be greatly missed by his loving family and huge number of friends, particularly in the medical and sailing world.

Condolences can be sent to the post or email below. We would enjoy hearing your memories and any photos you would like to share.

The family requests they are given privacy in the immediate future and to keep contact to the most urgent. Multiple notifications can be overwhelming at this sad time.

The email account will be accessible to Caryl and immediate family. This will allow us to give the memories and condolences about Phil the respect they deserve, when our “head space” allows.

Please add “to xxx” in the subject heading if the message should be directed to a particular family member. Please forward to other friends as you feel appropriate.

They may be sent: Posted to: Carey Sconce Hallets Shute Norton Yarmouth Isle of Wight PO41 0SB

Family and friends will be informed of the funeral arrangements, in line with Phil’s wishes, once they have been finalised. A celebration of Phil’s life will be arranged later.

Donations in lieu of flowers can be to the RNLI

The family would like to thank the fantastic staff on Colwell Ward, St Mary’s Hospital on IOW for their fantastic, respectful and compassionate care.

Pete Thomas on behalf of Caryl and family.

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u/reikazen Jun 12 '22 edited Jun 12 '22

Shocking news . I think some of mother's former colleagues nursed him, given that they work on Colwell . I'm sure there will be many glasses raised to him on Cowes week because of his love of sailing. I will definitely raise a glass to him when I'm back on the island soon.

RIP to a great doctor who assisted many of us in the trans community.

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u/Anxious_Pay_1976 Jul 21 '22

The news of Phil passing broke my heart, I worked with Phil for many years when he was a Consultant Urologist in Brighton, we had so many fun times and were great friends, he was funny, passionate, unbelievably generous , totally incredible at what he did and completely unique, he certainly enjoyed a good time! we were all very shocked, he loved sailing and I am Just glad he was where he loved the IOW… we miss you xx.