Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home
110 Limerock Street, Rockland, Maine 04841
207-594-4212
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Obituary for Wyman Lyford Philbrook
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ROCKLAND - Wyman Philbrook, 81, passed away at Pen Bay Medical Center Thursday, October 13, 2016 with family at his bedside. He had been ill for periods of time in the summer and early fall.
Wym, as he was known, has enjoyed two years at Bartlett Woods Retirement Community after a lifetime as a Vinalhaven Island resident.
During his years on the island he was an active volunteer in many community organizations. He loved the island and being part of the daily happenings of the town. He served as a selectman, was on the Island Community Medical Center Board, and on the Fox Island Electric Co-op during the exciting windmill project. He was also a volunteer fireman. For fifty years he was treasurer of the local Lions Club as well as a long- time member of the Masonic Lodge. As an officer on the Historical Society Board, he was always researching and accumulating facts about his island home. He proudly administered a scholarship fund helping graduating seniors pursue college educations.
As a younger man Wym served his country in the Army, stationed in Europe in the same company as Elvis Presley. He returned home to work as a butcher, carpenter and retired from the Post Office.
Wyman was predeceased by his parents Lyford and Rae Philbrook; his wife of 52 years, Astrid; his son Wyman Jr. and his brother Harry. He is survived by his sister Marion Tolman; step-daughter and husband, Kristine and Donald Sperry; daughter-in-law, Hyon Philbrook; sisters-in-law, Annette Philbrook and Priscilla Rosen. He was adored by his five grandchildren and great grandchildren. He still has nephews and a grand-niece living with their families on Vinalhaven.
A service will be held at the 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 5, 2016 at the Union Church, Vinalhaven. Donations may be made in his name to the Vinalhaven Historical Society at 41 High Street.
Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland.
Wym, as he was known, has enjoyed two years at Bartlett Woods Retirement Community after a lifetime as a Vinalhaven Island resident.
During his years on the island he was an active volunteer in many community organizations. He loved the island and being part of the daily happenings of the town. He served as a selectman, was on the Island Community Medical Center Board, and on the Fox Island Electric Co-op during the exciting windmill project. He was also a volunteer fireman. For fifty years he was treasurer of the local Lions Club as well as a long- time member of the Masonic Lodge. As an officer on the Historical Society Board, he was always researching and accumulating facts about his island home. He proudly administered a scholarship fund helping graduating seniors pursue college educations.
As a younger man Wym served his country in the Army, stationed in Europe in the same company as Elvis Presley. He returned home to work as a butcher, carpenter and retired from the Post Office.
Wyman was predeceased by his parents Lyford and Rae Philbrook; his wife of 52 years, Astrid; his son Wyman Jr. and his brother Harry. He is survived by his sister Marion Tolman; step-daughter and husband, Kristine and Donald Sperry; daughter-in-law, Hyon Philbrook; sisters-in-law, Annette Philbrook and Priscilla Rosen. He was adored by his five grandchildren and great grandchildren. He still has nephews and a grand-niece living with their families on Vinalhaven.
A service will be held at the 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 5, 2016 at the Union Church, Vinalhaven. Donations may be made in his name to the Vinalhaven Historical Society at 41 High Street.
Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland.
Service Information
When
Saturday November 5, 2016 11:00am
Location
Union Church
Address
Main Street Vinalhaven, ME 04863
Interment Information
Location
Cummings Cemetery - Vinalhaven
Address
Cummings Cemetery Road Vinalhaven, ME 04863
Interment Extra Info
Burial will take place after reception
Reception Information
Location
Union Church
Address
Main Street Vinalhaven, ME 04863
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Phone: 207-594-4212
Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home
110 Limerock Street
Rockland ME04841
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