Phillip Gregory Devonshire late of Viscount (formerly of Big River) passed away September 11, 2026, at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Phil was born in Prince Albert on April 3, 1949, to Stan and Mary Devonshire. He attended Prince Edward school and graduated from Riverside Collegiate. He attended the University of Saskatchewan where he met the love of his life, Patricia Laroque. They were married July 17, 1971, and enjoyed 55 years of marriage. They were blessed with four children Todd, Kari, Lisa and Kimberly.

His entire teaching career was spent in Big River, Saskatchewan. Phil had many passions which included history, Boston Bruins, active member of the community, family and especially his grandchildren.

Phil and Pat were proud to call Big River home for 53 years.

Phil is survived by his loving wife Pat; Son Todd (Dawn) Jude and Aden; Daughter Kari (Wes) Devonshire Trimble – Jaylyn, Kingston, Liam and Elizabeth; Daughter Lisa (Casey) Keefer – Ryder and Gunner; Daughter Kim (Jeremy) Palfy – Jade and Luke; Sister-in-law Marya Devonshire; Nieces Jill and Shelley and families; Nephew and niece Adam and Leah Smith; Special family friend Viv and Aimee Zinovich; Pat’s family Pete (Irene), Marlene, Dennis (Susan), Loretta (Adolphe), Theresa, Wayne, Ken (Marion), Lorrie (Dave), Cindy (Tim), and Terry (Lori); Many nieces, nephews, and valued friends.

Phil is predeceased by his parents Stan and Mary; Brother Ron; Sister Sylvia; Brother-in-law Gary; His parents-in-law Pete and Therese Laroque; Siblings-in-law Odie, Wes and Shirley, and Maureen; One niece Lee-Anne Laroque.

Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Big River Community Hall, Big River, SK. In keeping with Phil’s legendary love of sports (especially hockey), feel free to wear your Boston Bruins Jersey, Saskatchewan Roughriders, or jersey of choice. For those who were unable to attend, there is a video link below

https://youtu.be/0D8vjdl1Flk

In lieu of flowers, donations in Phil’s memory may be made to Big River Royal Canadian Legion # 136 (Box 435 Big River, SK, S0J 0E0 or etransfer  brlegion136@hotmail.com) or Charity of Choice.

Family and friends wishing to send online condolences are welcome to visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Beau “Lac” Funeral Home and Crematorium, Lynn Anderson, Funeral Director, Shellbrook, SK 306-747-2828.

• Date : 2026-09-11
• Location : Big River SK.