Donald Phillips Obituary

The memory of Donald Phillips of Danby, Vermont, born in Dorset, Vermont, who passed away on May 28, 2026 at the age of 86, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Donald may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

He was predeceased by: his former wife Rosie Phillips; his parents, Bertha and Charles; his brothers, Chet and Ernie; and his siblings-in-law, Louie Skidmore and Jane Clark.

He is survived by: his wife Rosetta Skidmore (Rosie); and his sisters, Mary Black and Barbara Hollister of Bennington.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer society.