I was first aware of the lovely Mr Palmer when I attended my first Stevenage Homes staff awards in 2011, Phil had won ‘The Star Award’ and there was a lot of hollering, noise and cheers. I later found out that he had won quiet a few of these awards and deserved them all (they were on his desk!). He was funny, honest and kind and would go above and beyond to ensure all SBC residents experienced an excellent service. I worked more closely with Phil pre Covid he talked about Jane alot, he was very protective of her and it was evident very much in love. Harry was a handful at times but was a joy and helped him with the regular walks. Phil and I shared a love for a good chat and food, he liked a good fry up and when he went to hospital would show us/send pictures of what delights he had to eat. Phil was a true gentleman You couldn’t but love him. It was an honor and priviledge to have met him. RIP Mr Palmer you will be missed x     …

Ah what can I say about Phil ‘simply the best’, a true gent, with a wicked sense of humour. Always worried more about others than himself and always there to help. Phil you fought so hard, with a smile and a joke and was always positive, I will miss you so much, rest in peace now, you will never be forgotten xx …

Phil was friendly, funny and genuine; always spoke to me about football – particularly his beloved Spurs!.   The most kindest, gentlest person – my condolences go to his wife, Jane, whom he would often speak of.    R.I.P Dear Phil, you are sorely missed.   Lynne Gittings  …

Phil was an inspiration to us all. despite his personal battles with health he was always ready on a Monday morning to exchange football banter with many in my team and often made us laugh out loud with his views. He was a warm and dedicated man who took pride in his work and the service he gave to the people of Stevenage, we will all miss him. …

I worked alongside Phil in Investment for a few years and he was such a lovely man and so very good at his job.  I will always rememeber his witty remarks and humour; he will be sorely missed by many.  Deepest sympathies to Phil’s family and may you rest in eternal peace Phil xx  …

Phil was the most kindest, funniest person I have ever met, the world has lost a great man.  My heart goes out to his family and friends.   …

Phil always had a funny story to tell, most of them based on actual events. Despite his own health issues, Phil use to help care for his elderly Uncle in Essex, often popping down at weekends to get his shopping, do the odd DIY job or to cut his grass etc. Just before one such occassion, on a Friday, Phil had visited one of our Tenants, a 96 Year Old Lady wanting some extra grab rails, while there the Tenant told Phil that the person who normally cut her grass had now retired and she couldn’t find anybody else to do it, so Phil, being Phil, popped-in and cut the Ladies grass on the way back from visiting his Uncle one weekend, out of the goodness of his heart. The Lady was so grateful that she told ALL of her friends about this nice gentleman that had cut her grass………….subsequently Phil was inundated with phone calls from local Pensioners wanting their grass cut as well 🙂 This story is not only true, it also shows what a kind, helpful, honest and hard working man Phil was, I shall miss him dearly and always remember him with a smile. …

so hard to know where to start with this- i worked with phil for the most part of 17 years when i worked for sbc- he was known to never give a straight serious answer, if a funnier version was available- he never failed to make me laugh daily-down at london road, and then onto cavendish road- he was the most generous kind funny man you could ever meet-i never met jane, but felt as if i knew her as he talked about her all of the time- my condolences go out to jane, i know this must be the hardest thing to ever have to go through for you- i hope that reading the lovely messages that you will no doubt recieve in abundance will give you great comfort- and to gary – i know he was not only your brother but your mate too- my heart aches for you too rest in peace phil- you will be sorely missed xxx …