It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Wilfred (Phil) Filsinger on 20 April 2016 at the Valley Regional Hospital in Kentville, NS. Phil is survived by his wife Marilyn (Gilkie) of Wolfville, NS; daughters, Pamela (Mike) Browning, Stillwater Lake, NS; Paula Filsinger of Timberlea, NS and son, Jeffrey (Nancy) Filsinger of Petawawa, ON. Grandfather to Jordan Cole, Kingston, ON; Clayton Filsinger, Petawawa, ON; Benjamin Filsinger, Ottawa, ON; and Peyton Filsinger, Timberlea, NS and Great-Grandfather to Cashton and Reilly. Uncle to Donald Filsinger, Ottawa, ON and Holly Gilkie, Halifax NS. He was predeceased by his parents Wilfred and Florence (nee Melanson) Filsinger of Chatsworth, ON and his sister Mary. Born in Hanover, ON he joined the Royal Canadian Navy at the age of 17, serving on minesweepers, frigates and the Bonaventure.  After a short time away from the military he joined the Air Force and had many postings across Canada and served on a peacekeeping mission to Egypt. After 25 years of military service he joined the Public Service to serve his country for another 17 years. Phil was a great fastball pitcher in his early years and was an avid sports enthusiast taking over the TV remote wherever he went to check to see if the "game was on".  He loved woodworking, refinishing furniture and making gadgets.  He was very meticulous about his tools, as well as with making his wine and beer which everyone enjoyed.  He loved to golf, vacation at their timeshare in Virginia and spending time in Myrtle Beach.  He spent many hours playing board games and cards with friends and family. Special thanks to the Doctors and Nurses at the Valley Regional Hospital in the ICU, 3rd floor surgical and medical wards and the emergency ward for the great care that they gave to Phil. Cremation has taken place.