Philip Fredrick McTaggart

Our loving Dad, Grandpa, Papa, Great-Grandpa, Great-Papa, Uncle and friend has passed away in his 99th year. Dad was predeceased by his beloved wife Madeleine and two sons, Jim Brisbin and Dan McTaggart. Dad is survived by Ben McTaggart (Marie), Lorraine Zanatta (Rick), Marcia Burdett (Glenn), Londa McTaggart (Jim) and daughter-in-law Bev Brisbin. Grandchildren; Craig Brisbin (Jackie), Jason Zanatta (Julie), Noah Burdett (Alix), Jennifer Vieira (Sergio), Drew Brisbin (Lisa), Cody Burdett (Vanessa), Chase Burdett (Erica), Matthew McTaggart (Kaitlyn) and Tiara Weber; sixteen great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews and many friends who will all miss this very special and much loved gentleman.

Dad was born in Rossland, BC, spent his early years in West Vancouver and then on to Burnaby, Port Moody and his final years in Coquitlam. Dad was always so proud to tell us about his experiences working as a telegraph operator at the age of 16 during World War 2, next was working in the family business, McTaggart's Moving and Storage and from there he worked in the transportation industry until retiring at 66 as the manager at Field's Distribution Centre.

Dad and Mom were very involved with DanceSport, BC for the better part of 50 years making lifelong friendships and being a part of a caring, vibrant community. Dad loved mentoring the younger dancers and was great at giving advice to any that would listen. He was also known to offer advice to his grandchildren who would always listen politely even if the subject was a tad bit embarrassing. Dad was always dressed as a gentleman should and we were all so proud of him as he looked so dapper. Thank you to our sister Lorraine who devoted so much of her time taking Dad on adventures, to his appointments, helping him with his shopping, and with her support, giving Dad the opportunity to live in Independent living until his passing. Thank you to Ben for talking to Dad so often in the day, taking him to his favourite restaurant, the Coquitlam Grill every Sunday and for sharing some of Dad's mischievous ditties that he loved sharing with his son but not his delicate daughters. Oh Dad, you will be missed!! Thank you to the staff of Parkwood Manor for giving Dad the opportunity to live with dignity and the love of friends in his later years and a shout out to the staff of Golden Age Support who were a godsend for our family in the last year, we so appreciate all that you did for Dad. Dad will be so missed but will be forever in our hearts and memories and will always be a part of our lives.

A service will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM at Ocean View Funeral Home and Burial Park, 4000 Imperial Street, Burnaby, BC. Please consider a donation to the United Way

in lieu of flowers.