A Memorial Service is being held for Vancouver Island businessperson and community giver, Phillip Malcolm Dagger.
Dagger, passed away Monday Aug. 9, 2021 at the age of 69. After immigrating to Canada from the United Kingdom, Dagger pursued his passion as a chef before purchasing the already existing Galaxy Motors in Colwood in 1990. Over the years he expanded the business to include locations across southern Vancouver Island.
Dagger was a world traveller, with favourite destinations including Hawaii, India, Ethiopia, Laos and Cambodia. He loved to spend time with his family including his dogs and cook for others.
Dagger was a community builder; he was often found barbecuing for his staff, helping to organize food drives, sponsoring minor teams and contributing to various charities.
Dagger is survived by his niece, Amy Jones, her husband and her two daughters, and nephew Mark Jones, his wife and son. Dagger’s sister, Janice Jones, passed away 10 years ago.
A Memorial Service will be held for Phil on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at 2:00 pm , for invited guests to attend in person due to Covid-19 restrictions. All others are welcome to join virtually via Zoom by clicking on the link below.
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89266651537?pwd=dmVvTVhhVDMrVHRhQjkyYzUxMmE4QT09
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
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Susan Bober
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Robin Cameron and Barbara Carr Mark, Amy and families. We are so sorry that you have to endure another loss.
You have grown to be wonderful human beings that your mother and uncle would be so proud of.
Big hugs from Rob Cameron and Barb Carr
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Alex Tiginagas Gonna miss you man. You were my boss, my friend and someone I considered my uncle. Thank you for everything you taught me and the opportunities you gave me. I’m proud to say I knew you. Until we see each other again. Forever loved, forever missed. Uncle Phil.
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Jordan Demontigny Phil you created an empire that changed many lives whom belonged to it. Families grew over the years and created new families thanks to your hard work and drive to build a great business. You changed many lives directly and indrectly by taking the leap you did many years ago and will not be forgotten by your team and family. May you rest in peace and your dream and legacy live on through the hard working staff and empire you created…. save me a seat good sir till we meet again…
Hello. I just learned of Phil Dagger’s passing this past September 2023 and wanted to take a moment to express my condolences to his dear family, and to further comment on what a wonderful person Phil was. I met Phil in 1976 at the University of Guelph at a pub night. We hung out together through 76/77. At this time Phil had just immigrated to Canada. He would have been about the age of 25. He had a wonderful rich accent and was ready and eager to take on the career as a chef. He was loving, kind, respectful, protective, generous and much fun to be with. I feel sad that I was not able to “find” Phil online when I tried a few years ago so that I could express to him my deep gratitude for having known him. I am happy that he was able to fulfill his dreams and that he was surrounded by an abundance of love and thoughtful caring people. Rest In Peace Phil ❤️
With love from Susan Bober (nee Sobolewski)