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Phillip Hefty Obituary
Saturday, September 17, 2016, at Riverside Rest Home with his family by his side. Phillip was born on November 13, 1945, in Pratt Kansas; the son of Russell Hefty and Emma Hefty (Miller).
Phillip was on the National Honor roll all through High School and Kappa Delta Epsilon at Kansas University. He was also a graduate from University of New Hampshire with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Phillip served in the Marine Corps in Vietnam. Phillip had several different jobs throughout his life. He worked as a prison guard at PNSY, delivery driver with Path Lab and a postmaster for the United States Postal Service in Kittery and Newmarket.
Enjoyed watching the Automobile racing and enjoyed his job.
Phillip is survived by his wife of 45 years, Carole (Walker) Hefty; his daughter, Kristin Hefty of Dover, son Stephen Kissh of South Berwick, two brothers Steven Hefty of Kansas, and Donald Hefty of Missouri, and sister Marla Hefty of Kansas, and two grandchildren Gabriel and Kaden.
SERVICES: Friends and family may call from 10-11 a.m., on Thursday, September 22, 2016, at Wiggin-Purdy-McCooey-Dion Funeral Home, 655 Central Ave., Dover, N.H., followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m., at the funeral home with Father Agapit Jean, officiating. Burial will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery, Dover, N.H.
Flowers welcome, memorial contributions may be made in Phillip Hefty's name to Cocheco Valley Humane Society.
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Memories and Condolences
for Phillip Hefty
October 16, 2016
I was so sorry to hear of Phil's passing. I enjoyed working with him at the Portsmouth Post Office. May he rest in peace. Douglas Stoddard Hooksett, NH.
Bill Royer
October 11, 2016
I knew Phil and his family in our youth growing up in the very small Kansas town of Syracuse. We were good friends. He was an excellent varsity football player, a leader in the Boy Scouts and in High School. Just a gregarious great guy who was always a lot of fun, which is why he was quite a popular person. I feel privileged to have had him as a friend. May he have peace among the Angels.
tonia mays
October 7, 2016
Dear Carol, Kristin and Stephen
I am so sorry to hear of your husband/fathers passing. I know its been years since we have spoken but I do remember him for his gentle heart and soft spoken manner. Hugs to all and Heaven is a better place now
Cornerstone VNA
September 26, 2016
Cornerstone VNA sends our deepest sympathy on your loss.
Diane Nault
September 24, 2016
So sorry to hear of Phil's passing. God be with you all during this time . RIP PDH
Richard Pipher
September 23, 2016
I worked with Phil at the Portsmouth Nh processing plant in the post office. I was local president of the APWU in portsmouth nh and State president also. Phil was always a pleasure to work with and to know.
September 22, 2016
My deepest sympathy for your loss. Comforting is the promise found at Psalms 20 : 1,2.
gary
September 21, 2016
So very sorry Carol to had learnt of Philips passing . God Bless you and all family. Gary
Howard Clapper
September 21, 2016
I worked with Phil at the US Postal Mail Processing Center in Portsmouth, and he was always a gentleman and a scholar. Very knowledgeable and always open to new ideas and suggestions that could help others. Had a great sense of humor even under pressure, and always saw the best in others.
Phil will be missed, and I will keep him and his family in my thoughts and prayers.
Patricia & Walter Holt
September 21, 2016
Dear Carol and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Phil was such a devoted father and husband and an all around good man. We will remember him fondly. Pat and Walter
Rev. Robert Lefebvre, Jr.
September 20, 2016
I remember Phil from the time I was Music Director/Organist at St. James Church in Portsmouth and Phil sang in the choir. He was truly an asset to the choir, very good voice, warm and friendly. He will be missed. May he sing with all the saints and angels.
September 20, 2016
Our sincere condolences.
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