Phil Gale, 96, a longtime resident of Hudson, Quebec, died peacefully on March 6th, 2025 at the Vaudreuil Soulanges Palliative Care Residence.
Born to Doris and Royce Gale in Waterville, Quebec, he was predeceased by brothers Frank, Royce and Dick. Phil was the beloved husband of the late Roberta (Bobby) McKinven Gale and the late Lynn Aspevig Gale.
Dearly loved and survived by 6 children Susan Gale Hall (Chris Hall), Stephen Gale (Jill), Rande Faloone, Kim Ward (Doug LaChance), Robert Gale and Clint Ward (Tracy). Also survived by 13 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Many nieces and nephews survive Uncle Phil as well.
A graduate of the University of New Brunswick in Forest Engineering, Phil spent 35 years as a pilot for Trans-Canada Air Lines/Air Canada. After retirement, he started another career as bar owner of the Chateau du Lac in Hudson. Phil will be deeply missed by family and friends. We will gather at a later date for a celebration of his life.
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Sending my condolences to all the family. Phil was certainly well known & loved in Hudson. Spreading his stories, his banjo music along with his toy monkey. He will truly be missed but not forgotten. I’m sure many a glass with be raised in his memory. God speed, Phil.
One of Hudson’s classic and well loved citizens. He is missed by all those who knew for sure. My deepest condolences to all of his beloved family members.
My deepest condolences to the whole Family. My thoughts and Prayers are with the whole Family.
My condolences to you and your family Steve .
A lovely long life he had .
Sincere condolences, he had a life well lived, and will be missed by many.
Deepest sympathies to the entire Gale family. Phil was one of Hudson’s best known citizens and he will be sorely missed.
I have so many fond memories of Phil. His barrel of hats always brought joy when he showed up at Willow with those. Chopping wood at his house across from St James Church. He had powerful hands and arms from that work. I know this because he would come up beside me and grab my shoulder in a bear-like grasp and say Jimmy, Jimmy Jimmy in his raspy voice. My favourite was when I taught him how to sail and the look of pure child-like joy when he learned how to make the sail and the tiller work for him. Of course it wasn’t a gentle pull at the sheet at first. He felt he had to wrestle the sheets and the tiller to submission. But once he understood he wasn’t dealing with a log that needed to be split, he became a solid sailor. Rest in peace Phil.
Many fonf memories of Uncle Phil.
Deepest condolences to the whole family. Many memories of your Dad, grandfather, and great grandfather who was friends with my parents, and seeing him at HYC. I do remember his collection of hats! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult and trying time. I’m sure you have many wonderful memories that will help bring you comfort and peace. With sincere sympathy and caring.
My heartfelt condolences to the family at this time of reflection and celebration of a life well lived. What a character and a gentleman! A true Hudson legend whom will be missed by many.
Phil was certainly one of the ‘characters’ of the village. A man who was remarkably talented yet didn’t blow his own horn a lot. My condolences to all concerned.
A gentleman and a scholar. Bon Voyage Uncle Phil.
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