Edward E. Phillips Obituary in Rockland at Magoun-Biggins

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Edward E. Phillips

02/17/1944 - 05/31/2024

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Obituary For Edward E. Phillips

Edward Ernest Phillips Obituary

Edward Ernest Phillips, “Eddie” or “Ed” 80, of Hanson, May 31, 2024.

Ed was born in Weymouth MA, on February 17, 1944. He was the son of Hilda (Stenberg) Phillips, and Leo Phillips. He was one of four children, Linda Philbrook of Hanson, Laura Fulcher of Kentucky, and Donna Phillips of Brockton. He went to Weymouth High School and graduated in 1962.

Ed met his wife Julia (Horton) Phillips in High School and were married for 60 years and had four children Tracy Phillips of Hanson, Lisa (Phillips) Orrall and her husband William Orrall and their three children Bella, Brayden, and Brett of Hanson, Edward Phillips Jr. and his wife Kelly (Wilbur) Phillips and their two children Callie and Dylan of Abington, and Kimberly (Phillips) L’Italien and her four children Kylee, Derek, Josie, and CJ of Hanson.

After High School he worked in the Quincy Shipyard for 10 years, He was a member of the Blue Knights, Rockland Auxiliary Police, he worked for the Abington Post Office for 42 years.

Ed loved to go fishing, he loved riding his motorcycle, going camping with his family, and he was the biggest amusement park ride junky. He went on every and any ride his grandkids wanted to go on. He loved traveling every year to Peaks Island ME, and boating in the water. He enjoyed having fun with his grandkids, and his face would light up when he would go to each and every one of their sporting events.

In the past Ed was a coach in Hanson youth baseball, soccer, and basketball. He watched NFL and NASCAR races where Dale Earnhardt was his favorite.

He passed peacefully with his wife and daughters by his side. The wake will be held on June 10th from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Magoun Biggins Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held on June 11th at 11:00am at the funeral home then burial to proceed in Fern Hill Cemetery High St, Hanson MA. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Sarcoma Foundation (American Cancer Society).

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06/07/2024

Brayden

You'll always be remembered as the strong-willed man you are, fighting through thick-and-thin through cancer. I would never want any other grandpa. I love you.
06/07/2024

Bella

I'll always remember you Grampy and the memory's that I shared with you. You were a strong man and I hope you're at peace now. I love you Grampy and I'll miss you for forever. 💙
06/07/2024

Brett Or.

I will forever miss you Grampy for always loving us and being there in tough situations to comfort and support us. You are an amazing person to everyone who you interact with and your love will forever resonate with us. I would never wish to have any other Grandfather. ✝️
06/07/2024

Lisa

Love you Dad. I will always miss your advice, strength, eagerness to help others and your everlasting love for your family. The Best Dad ever ❤️ Lisa
06/06/2024

Linda Dudley

My deepest Condolences to you Linda Philbrook for the Loss Of Your Dear Brother Ed. You are in my thoughts and Prayers and your family as well . Ed was a wonderful, Kind, Gentle , Humble Man and A very special Dear Close neighbor and friend to us .....He Will be Greatly Missed . May He Rest In Peace .... Love and Prayers , God Bless , Love , Linda Dudley and Family
06/06/2024

Linda Dudley

My deepest condolences to you Julie , Kim , Lisa , Tracy and Eddie ! Ed was a wonderful friend to us on Fairwood Drive and would always know what time it was when His Truck Drove By Going Home ... Like Clock Work ! He was always there for us in bad snow Storms when Sam needed help Snow Removal In The Driveway and Mailbox ! Ed was a very Gentle Spirited , Humble, Kind Man and always had a smile and wave to us ! May His Soul Rest In Peace and His Spirit Soar Free Now ... As The Butterfly, Sheds Its Cocoon , No More Pain and Goes On Living and always with You ... Watching Over You All ! God Welcomed His Soul Home With Loving, Healing Arms ..." " Well Done Ed , Good and Faithful Servant!" Loving Husband , Son , Father , Grandfather , Co-Worker , Neighbor and Friend To Many . Peace Be With You All and May All Your Many Memories, Deep inside Your Hearts and Photos Help Bring you Healing.in The Days ahead ...... God Bless , love and prayers , Linda Dudley and Family