BUXTON- Philip William Farley, age 91, passed away on March 21, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Portland.
He was born in Portland on Oct. 13, 1925, a child of the late William and Margaret (Redlon) Farley.
After graduating from Westbrook schools, Philip went on to work for many years at S.D. Warren and retired as a lab technician.
He will always be remembered as a train and locomotive enthusiast, and for the enjoyment he had woodworking, fishing, watching Westerns, gardening, being with his dog Lady, caring for his yard, and being with his family.
He is predeceased by his wife- Gloria (Roberts) Farley.
Philip is survived by his sons- David Farley Sr. and his wife Melissa of Buxton and Timothy Farley and his wife Rebecca of Windham; and his grandchildren- Jessica, David Jr. and his wife Alyssa, Devin, Abigail, Samantha, and Nassar.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday May 17 at 2 PM at South Buxton Cemetery, where he will be laid to rest next to his wife Gloria.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service, Buxton. Online condolence messages can be submitted at the funeral home’s website, www.mainefuneral.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Association, 45 Forest Ave., Portland, Maine 04101.