Philip

Toyne

Philip Aubrey Toyne of Temperance, Michigan and a native of Great Britain passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 11 in London while travelling to visit his family in Europe. He was born April 19, 1942 to George and Ivy Toyne in Western-super-Mare, a seaside town in England. He was raised with his sister Josephine in Nottinghamshire and as a boy was already mastering his lifelong hobby of model airplane building.
As an adult, Philip earned membership in The Institute of Engineering and Technology, and his subsequent work as an electrical engineer drew him to diverse lands includingEthiopia, Nigeria, Malawi, Lebanon, and Abu Dhabi. Phil had resided in the United States for over ten years since meeting his wife, Arlene(Rothfuss) Bates Toyne. He was currently serving as a management consultant for Care Caskets, was the proprietor of Motor City Mold and was preparing to assume the presidency of West Toledo Rotary.
The "Brit" loved fine food and wine, classical music, and to travel (especially visiting his children Richard and Sarah overseas). He enjoyed building models, whether Pinewood Derby cars or airplanes and relished his membership in Weak Signals RC club. He was a true gentleman and instant friend to all who were lucky enough to meet him.
Phil lost Arlene to cancer in 2011. He leaves his sister Josephine Kent, his children Richard Toyne and Sarah Evans-Toyne, sister-in-law Rosalie Chuhy, and step-children Debra Shinkle, Darlene Dotson, Suz Colónand John Bates Jr. to cherish his memory. He will also be greatly missed by step-grandchildren Josh, Blain, Luke, Ellie, Patrick, Nathan, Maceo and Noah. Whether soccer, basketball, robotics, orchestra or theatre, they could count on his cheerful face in the audience.
A celebration of Phil's life will take place at Quimby's Food and Spirits in Lambertville, Michigan on Sunday, April 21. Luncheon will begin at 1:00 p.m. followed by prayers and eulogy at 2:30 p.m.Memorial tributes may be made to West Toledo Rotary c/o Steve Winters 300 Madison Ave. Suite 1100, Toledo, OH 43604.