Hatfield Hines Gallery would like to pay tribute to Charles Phillips, our colleague and trusted friend, who passed away on Tuesday at 2pm, after a long, dignified battle with cancer.Charles, a proud family man, was a charismatic and inspirational person.
He was much loved by our staff and customers, and had a great feeling for people and an extensive knowledge of art.
He was a good listener, well known for his distinctive personal style, his fondness for all things French and his weakness for unusual cars.
A key member of our Gallery team since his arrival in 2007, Charles was a constant source of energy, enthusiasm and ideas.
As well as his Gallery role championing the work of other artists, Charles was a gifted painter in his own right, with his pieces featured in many local exhibitions.He was also a passionate educationalist with a strong belief in the positive talents of the local children whom he guided in his previous role as Head Teacher.
Charles was a deeply caring individual who made a positive impact on the many lives he touched.
He will be greatly missed.
For those who would like to pay their last respects to Charles, his funeral will take place at 10:15am on Wednesday 7th December 2011 at St. Faiths Crematorium, Norwich.
