It is with profound sorrow that his family announces the loss of Philip on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at the age of 70 in Mississauga. Loving husband, father, brother and grandfather, Philip leaves behind his wife Catherine, son David (wife Elaine), sister Jane, grandson James and brother-in-law Doug (Lee). Philip was pre-deceased by his son Robert. Born in 1947, Philip was the son of Laetitia (Molly) Marion Wilson and Francis Philip Wilson of Toronto. Philip attended Upper Canada College and the University of Toronto, before a successful career as a Chartered Accountant, first at Arthur Anderson and finally as a financial executive at RSA. In his retirement of nearly 12 years, he was an active director of several boards in the insurance industry, an award-winning sailor and also a successful novelist.

He valued his many friends from his professional life to those he sailed with at the Port Credit Yacht Club and the growing circle at his second home in Florida. Just for the sake of a good debate, Philip will be remembered for playing devil's advocate on any subject. He was also thankful most recently, to those who helped him become an author.

Philip will be greatly missed by his family, extended family, his friends and colleagues. Friends may call at the Turner & Porter Butler Chapel, 4933 Dundas St West, Etobicoke (between Kipling and Islington Aves.) on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 from 6-9 p.m. An interment ceremony and a Celebration of Life are being planned for future dates. For those who wish, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of your choice.