The Rev. Frederick Lake Phillips, 71, retired priest of the Diocese of Rhode Island, died July 20.

A native of Brooklyn, NY, Fr. Phillips graduated from Kenyon College and Bexley Hall. He was ordained deacon in 1953 and priest in 1954. Fr. Phillips served as curate at Holy Nativity, Bronx, NY, 1953-55; vicar of Trinity, North Scituate, and Messiah, Foster, RI, 1955-57, vicar of St. Andrew's and St. Paul's, Providence, RI, 1957-58; priest-in-charge of Our Savior, Providence, RI, 1958-59; vicar of St. Andrew's, Harris, and Christ, Coventry, RI, 1960-67; and rector of Ascension, Wakefield, RI, 1967-93. Fr. Phillips is survived by his wife, Gloria, three brothers, nieces and nephews