Phillip John “Phil” Blackley 25 May 1958 – 9 May 2025
CONTRIBUTE
TO MEMORY TIMELINE
In memory of my loving brother Phil. You will always be in my heart, and I will remember all the fun times we had together. RIP with Mum and Dad
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We will miss your wonderful smile, infectious laugh, and beautiful soul. We love you, and hope you are at peace with your mum and dad. Love Lauren and family xo
We were so lucky to meet Phil a very beautiful man & a beautiful smile RIP PHIL condolences to Jenny & families. From Ros & Steve McKinlay
Phil was a cherished family member of our Aleaxander Unit in Arcare Portarlington. He was man of quiet strength with a huge warm heart. He touched the hearts of staff and fellow residents alike with his gentle spirit and kind smile. Always welcomed a chat and loved a laugh with anyone and everyone. Phil will be fondly remembered and already deeply missed. May he rest in peace. 💙🕊️
OUR PHILL He once moved with rhythm, swift and free, A warrior’s stance, a melody. He danced, he laughed, he lived out loud, A fire burning strong and proud. Then came the storm, cruel and fast, His body faltered—held in past. Yet though he lost the steps he knew, His faith stood firm, his heart stayed true. For Emma, Grace, and Kate so bright, He stayed their anchor, their guiding light. No words too clear, no easy way, Yet love spoke louder every day. He did not walk, yet he endured, With faith unbroken, love assured. God’s hand held tight, through trial and pain, And now he walks in light again. His strength was not in kicks or speed, But in the fight to still proceed. Not in the music or the dance, But in his steadfast, loving glance. And though his feet are stilled at last, His spirit sings, his love stands fast. For in the hearts of those he led, He lives—not lost, but moved ahead.
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. . . Dad . . . If i could write a story It would be the greatest ever told Of a kind and loving Dad Who had a heart of gold I could write a million pages But still be unable to say, just how Much I love and miss him Every single day I will remember all he taught me I'm hurt but won't be sad Because he'll send me down the answers And he'll always be my dad
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I'll miss greeting each new day at Arcare with your warm smile and hearty laugh mate. It was a real pleasure getting to know you, your lovely family and your wonderful friends. Thank you for regaling us all with your stories and experiences. Always at the ready with a detailed backstory to each and every photo that adorned the walls. You certainly packed a lot in to the years that were fair and kind to you, all before learning to appreciate the more simple things in life when circumstances became a bit more complex. My thoughts are with Jenny and your girls. They'll all carry on the best bits of you my friend. Rest easy.
Phil You were a wonderful person who I will miss very much. You were always smiling. I loved listening to your stories. You loved your family and friends. I hope you are resting in peace with your mum and dad. Condolences to Jenny ,Kate, Emma,Grace and Family. Xx
Phil my heart broke for kate Emma grace and Jenny when I was told you closed your eyes for the last time. But I also gave a smile knowing good and well you would be doing cartwheels now your soul is free. I appreciate our chats and laughter. And our conversations about your fish tank. You truely are a top bloke who I am so blessed to have known.. rest easy until we meet again .
It was an absolute pleasure getting to know you over the past 12 months. You were always there with a smile, a great story or just a chocolate. You were a gentleman to the end. Work won’t be the same without that smile and ooh all those THANKYOU’s My deepest condolences go out to Jenny and the family.
To extended Blackley families, shocked at hearing the news! I knew Phill many years ago in the family music store. Top bloke and a really happy go lucky guy. I am sorry to hear of his loss and pass on my condolences. -Harry
In memory of my loving brother Phil. You will always be in my heart, and I will remember all the fun times we had together. RIP with Mum and Dad
We will miss your wonderful smile, infectious laugh, and beautiful soul. We love you, and hope you are at peace with your mum and dad. Love Lauren and family xo Read full message here.
We were so lucky to meet Phil a very beautiful man & a beautiful smile RIP PHIL condolences to Jenny & families. From Ros & Steve McKinlay Read full message here.
Phil was a cherished family member of our Aleaxander Unit in Arcare Portarlington. He was man of quiet strength with a huge warm heart. He touched the hearts of staff and fellow residents alike with his gentle spirit and kind smile. Always welcomed a chat and loved a laugh with anyone and everyone. Phil will be fondly remembered and already deeply missed. May he rest in peace. 💙🕊️ Read full message here.
I am forever grateful that you came into my life Phil, so many beautiful memories l will treasure, l will miss your smiling face. Love to Jen and Phil’s daughters Lots of Love Terry, Darren and family Read full message here.
OUR PHILL He once moved with rhythm, swift and free, A warrior’s stance, a melody. He danced, he laughed, he lived out loud, A fire burning strong and proud. Then came the storm, cruel and fast, His body faltered—held in past. Yet though he lost the steps he knew, His faith stood firm, his heart stayed true. For Emma, Grace, and Kate so bright, He stayed their anchor, their guiding light. No words too clear, no easy way, Yet love spoke louder every day. He did not walk, yet he endured, With faith unbroken, love assured. God’s hand held tight, through trial and pain, And now he walks in light again. His strength was not in kicks or speed, But in the fight to still proceed. Not in the music or the dance, But in his steadfast, loving glance. And though his feet are stilled at last, His spirit sings, his love stands fast. For in the hearts of those he led, He lives—not lost, but moved ahead. View full message
Kim Millard
. . . Dad . . . If i could write a story It would be the greatest ever told Of a kind and loving Dad Who had a heart of gold I could write a million pages But still be unable to say, just how Much I love and miss him Every single day I will remember all he taught me I'm hurt but won't be sad Because he'll send me down the answers And he'll always be my dad View full message
Kate BlackleyI'll miss greeting each new day at Arcare with your warm smile and hearty laugh mate. It was a real pleasure getting to know you, your lovely family and your wonderful friends. Thank you for regaling us all with your stories and experiences. Always at the ready with a detailed backstory to each and every photo that adorned the walls. You certainly packed a lot in to the years that were fair and kind to you, all before learning to appreciate the more simple things in life when circumstances became a bit more complex. My thoughts are with Jenny and your girls. They'll all carry on the best bits of you my friend. Rest easy. Read full message here.
Phil You were a wonderful person who I will miss very much. You were always smiling. I loved listening to your stories. You loved your family and friends. I hope you are resting in peace with your mum and dad. Condolences to Jenny ,Kate, Emma,Grace and Family. Xx Read full message here.
Phil my heart broke for kate Emma grace and Jenny when I was told you closed your eyes for the last time. But I also gave a smile knowing good and well you would be doing cartwheels now your soul is free. I appreciate our chats and laughter. And our conversations about your fish tank. You truely are a top bloke who I am so blessed to have known.. rest easy until we meet again . Read full message here.
It was an absolute pleasure getting to know you over the past 12 months. You were always there with a smile, a great story or just a chocolate. You were a gentleman to the end. Work won’t be the same without that smile and ooh all those THANKYOU’s My deepest condolences go out to Jenny and the family. Read full message here.
To extended Blackley families, shocked at hearing the news! I knew Phill many years ago in the family music store. Top bloke and a really happy go lucky guy. I am sorry to hear of his loss and pass on my condolences. -Harry Read full message here.