GILFORD-----Philip “Phil” Ervin Gamblin, Sr., 89, of Sargent Place, died on Sunday, November 17, 2019, at Lakes Region General Hospital, Laconia.
Phil was born on January 16, 1930, in Woodland, ME, son to the late Ervin Henry and Laversi Leona (Anderson) Gamblin and proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean War.
Phil was a Police Officer for the City of Laconia and was the owner and manager of several service stations in the area of Laconia including Phil’s Atlantic Station on the Avenue, Phil’s Sunoco, Phil’s Silver Tavern, Phil’s Irving, and Phil’s Taxi.
Phil is survived by his loving wife, Rae (Bunnell) Gamblin; two daughters, Maureen Perkins and Jean Gamblin; a son, Philip Gamblin Jr. and his wife, Vicci (Thomasson); a brother, Elwin Gamblin; and six sisters, Katherine Wilcox, Ruth Campbell, Gretchen Leibfried, Judy Littlefield, June Murray, and Maxine Mugford; nine grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; and one great great-grandson. In addition to his parents, Phil was predeceased by a daughter, Sharon Parker; five brothers, Roland Gamblin, Melvin Gamblin, Murray Gamblin, Galen Gamblin, and Erwin Gamblin; two sisters, Pearl Richardson and Charlotte Wilcox.
Calling Hours will be held on Friday, November 22, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH using the Carriage House entrance.
A Private Graveside Service will be held at Union Cemetery, Laconia.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.