Phillip Paul Henry

BANGOR – Phillip Henry, 86, of Waterville, passed away at Eastern Maine Medical center in Bangor on Monday June 10, 2024, with his loving family by his side. Phil was born on Jan. 19, 1938, in Burnham to Aden and Lina Henry (Frost).

In 1975 Phil married Charlene Loisel of Waterville where they lived and raised their five children.

Phil started out working for a construction as a mason in his earlier years as well as various jobs. He later went to work at Keyes Fiber company as a machine operator for 28 years where he retired,

After retirement Phil spent time helping his children with building their houses and helping with other projects. He loved hunting, fishing, biking, walking, and animals, especially his beagles! (He was the guy who would stop and remove a turtle from the road for fear of it being run over).

Phil was predeceased by his wife Charlene Henry of 64 years. Phil is survived by sisters: Geraldine Brooks, Cheryl Basford, Barbara Drake, Doris Hinds, Phyllis Later and a brother Aiden Henry. His children: Raymond Henry and partner Glenda Amburg, Gail Young and husband Scott, Lisa Carter and husband Mike Inman, Randy Henry and wife Debbie, and Robert Henry. His grandchildren: Michelle Von Bernewitz, Kevin Young, Andrew Young, Joseph Henry, Bethany Gade, and Jason Carter. He also had 10 great-grandchildren.

A graveside committal service will be held at 11:15 a.m., on Wednesday, June 26, at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 78 Grove Street, Waterville. Following the committal service the family would like to invite everyone to a Celebration of Life at the VFW, 51 Water Street, Waterville. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm Street, Waterville. An online guestbook may be signed, condolences and memories shared at http://www.gallantfh.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Phillip to the Humane Society Waterville Area, 100 Webb Rd,. Waterville, ME 04901.