Dawson Phillips passed away on the morning of December 26, 2024 and entered the gates of heaven.

Dawson was born on February 26, 1968 to Bertram and Myrtle Phillips in Toronto. He was the second of three children, the younger brother to Anthea Phillips (Somers) and the older brother to Covell Phillips.

In 1991 Dawson met and fell in love with Paulette and they married in September 1993.
Together they welcomed their precious daughter Raeana, born in November 2002.

Dawson graduated from the University of Toronto in 1991 with a Honours Bachelors degree in both organic chemistry and sociology. He was also an accomplished organ and keyboard player.

With thanks to his parents, Dawson was raised in Evangel Temple Church where his faith in Christ was developed. This would later lead him into accepting a position of Music Director at Evangel Temple Church. After 28 years and with a strong calling on his life, Dawson took another position at Church on the Queensway serving as an Adult Ministries Pastor for seven years until his passing. Dawson cared deeply about his family, community and sharing God’s love.

Dawson is survived by his loving wife Paulette loving daughter Raeana, his sister Anthea and brother Covell. Also by cousins, great cousins, nieces, nephews great nieces and nephews, Aunts and Uncles.

In place of flowers please make any Memorial donations to the Music Box Children’s Charity.

The Phillips family extend their gratitude for all the love, support, kind sentiments and condolences shared over this difficult time.