Phillip E. Pond

1929 - 2016

Phillip E. Pond, 86, of Marlborough died at his home on Saturday, May 21, 2106, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Hudson, Ma on November 24, 1929, he was the son of the late Arnold and Eleanor (Rogers) Pond. Phil was a graduate of Worcester Trade. He served in the Navy during the Korean War on the USS Goodrich from August 1952 through June of 1954. He was a telephone technician for New England Telephone. Once retired, he continued working as a telephone technician for Digital Equipment Corporation. He loved being with his family and friends. He enjoyed gardening and hunting and was an avid outdoors man. He leaves behind his wife of 61 years, Dorothy M.(Paradise) Pond: two children, son Michael and his wife Beth of Hubbardston and a daughter Linda McFarland and he husband John of Marlborough; five grandchildren: Dylan, Nolan and Philip Pond and Matthew and Kelly McFarland; along with four great grandchildren, nieces and nephews and other family members. He is also survived by his brother David of Florida and his sister Patricia Jennison of Virginia. He was predeceased by his baby sister, Thiel An and his brothers, Arnold, Dick, Kenneth and Edward. The family would like to thank Compassionate Care and Home Instead for all their help during this time. Earlier this week, a private ceremony attended by his family was held under the care of the John P. Rowe Funeral Home Inc., 57 Main Street, Marlborough, Ma and followed by a graveside service at Rural Cemetery, Southborough, Ma with full military honors. The flag was presented to his widow, Dorothy. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias, 6 Executive Dr., Ste. 2, Fairview Heights, Il 62208-1360.