Phil Ochs

Passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at the age of 75, surrounded by his loved ones. Beloved husband of Diane (nee McCready), loving father to daughters Julie Bastien (Jeff), Katherine Lessard (Brad). Cherished papa to granddaughter Taylor and step-grandchildren Jen (Mike) and Dion. Phil was the son of the late Katharina and Jakob Ochs, and dear brother to Jack (Mary Jane) and John, both of Windsor. Phil was also brother-in-law to Doug and Mary Lynn McCready of Richmond Hill. Phil was a loving and respected uncle of Shelley, Dave, Bryan, Mark, Trevor, Sterling and Heather. Many cousins mourn his loss in Canada, the United States and Germany. Phil was a proud member of First Lutheran Church Windsor, and was a founding member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Amherstburg, serving both congregations as president and in many other capacities, but most importantly, Phil was a member of the family of God. Phil influenced a great many young people during a 30-year career as a teacher, librarian and coach at Malden Central Public School and Colchester North Public School. His retirement was filled to overflowing with activities he loved – sports, volunteering, travelling, music, family and friends – both in Windsor and in Florida. Phil loved playing ball (both baseball and volleyball) and being a part of the WECSSO organization for 20 years. He was a dedicated WECSSO Executive member, having served on the Marketing Committee, Charity Committee and their Annual Remembrance Memorial Committee. He played in the Blue Division and served as a manager for a number of years. Phil was an avid photographer, and could always be found with a camera in hand – he was very talented. Phil also loved spending time volunteering at the Mission Thrift Store because he wanted to spread God's love to everyone. Phil was a genuine, caring and sincere person whose friendship was treasured by many. The family would like to genuinely thank all those who helped care for Phil in his courageous fight with cancer – Paramed (especially Tanya Shaw), the LHIN, and the Windsor Regional Cancer Center. Visitation will be held at Anderson Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 895 Ouellette Avenue on Friday from 2-5 & 7-9 p.m. MASKS ARE REQUIRED. RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE TO ATTEND VISITATION by calling 519-254-3223 between 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A Private Service will be held at First Lutheran Church Windsor followed by the interment at Victoria Memorial Gardens. Donations can be made to the Canadian Lutheran World Relief Organization, Windsor Regional Cancer Center or The Mission Thrift Store. www.andersonfuneralhomewindsor.com