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Clifford Phillips Obituary
BIDDEFORD - Clifford E. Phillips, 58, of Biddeford passed away after a battle with cancer on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018 at Southern Maine Medical Center.
He was born in Greenville, South Carolina on Dec. 23, 1959 a son of the late Alton D. Phillips and Jeanette M. Phillips of Saco, Maine. He grew up in Saco, attending local area schools and graduated from Thornton Academy, graduating in 1976.
Cliff spent some time working for Westbrook Spinning and then went off on his own, running his own business as a roofer and general contractor.
He was a workaholic who enjoyed family time, including children and grandchildren.
Besides his mother, he is survived by three children, Jana Hansen of Lyman, Salli Hansen of Limington and Alton Phillips also of Lyman; and his longtime partner Linda Lambert of Biddeford. He is also survived by his three brothers William Phillips of Saco, Gray Phillips and his wife Tammy of Biddeford and Chuck and his partner Pauline of Saco; as well as his six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a celebration of his life on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Eagles Club, 57 Birch St., Biddeford, ME.
Please visit www.advantageportland.com to sign Cliff's guestbook and leave memories and condolences for the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to: Southern Maine Medical Center. ATTN: Development Office, P. O. Box 626, Biddeford, ME 04005
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Clifford Phillips
February 2, 2018
To Clifford,s children, friends, and all the Phillips family in this difficult time. My sympathies to you. Many memories will always be with us ! Philip Bouchard
February 1, 2018
Sincere condolences goes out to the Phillips family for your sad loss. May GOD be with the family as you mourn the loss of Clifford.
UUCSB
February 1, 2018
Cliff was a good friend and hard worker who is greatly missed by the members of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Saco and Biddeford. Our sincere sympathies go out to his family and loved ones.
Ray Croteau
February 1, 2018
Sorry to hear of Cliff Passing,may he now rest in peace.
Tracy Crawford Hawes
January 31, 2018
Love and hugs to you all .
Carole Nadeau
January 31, 2018
My heart goes out to the family.
Angela Caton
January 30, 2018
You will be missed & remembered by ALL,Cliffy. My condolances & prayers go out to ALL of you!! God Bless.❤
Lisa Dadiego
January 30, 2018
Clifford RIP Mary I know is up there with open arms you were a good person...
Lisa D
Gerry Savage
January 30, 2018
So sorry to hear about Clif. I remember the times our families spent together as kids. I was two years behind clif in school but remember the time our parents let us go to the movies. I think it was the first one my parents let me go to on my own. Anyway we snuck all kinds of candy In.
Rest In Peace Clif, our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. So sorry for your loss!!
Cheryl Legendre
January 30, 2018
I am so sorry to hear of Clifford's passing. I will always remember the many good times our families spent together. I am keeping the entire family in my thoughts and prayers.
Rest in Peace.
Beth Sharkey
January 30, 2018
I am heartbroken. He was a hardworking, decent, good friend that will be sorely missed. My condolences to his family and Linda!
Kathleen Sangillo
January 30, 2018
I remember when we used to see each other every day and our girls would be together every single day when we were neighbors.
May you SIP and my thoughts and prayers to Nannette and Billy ,
Chuckle, Grey and especially Sallie Mae who's heart I know is broken in two . Jana and your Son and Linda who's heart will be empty and the rest of your family and friends....
Anne Dobson
January 30, 2018
Cliff was a great friend. He will be missed.
Thinking of Linda and Cliff's family at this time.
Anne Dobson
Dawn Frontier
January 30, 2018
So Sorry for your loss.Mark and Dawn Isaac Fortier
Janice Loftis
January 30, 2018
Thoughts and prayers so all of you. He will be missed.
Carrie Pelletier
January 30, 2018
Our condolences to Cliff's family and friends.
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