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Philip Daniels Obituary
SOUTH PORTLAND -- Philip J. Daniels, 'Papa,' passed away on Jan. 24, 2012, after a long illness, with his son and caretaker, Steven by his side.
Phil was born in Portland on Aug. 24, 1934, the son of late Grace (Farris) and Joseph Daniels. He attended Portland schools. He then married the love of his life, Sandra Lawrence.
Phil served honorably in the United States Army for several years. He was an Army Sergeant in the Korean War.
After the service, he worked for B & M Baked Beans and as a diesel mechanic for many years.
Phil loved his family with all his heart. He lived for spending time with his family and friends at camp on Endless Lake. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, four- wheeling, and boating.
Phil was predeceased by his life-long love, Sandra; his sisters, Florence Machie-Levine and Evelyn Mallar, and his brothers, Mel Farris and Martin Farris. Phil is survived by his brother, Ally Farris. He is also survived by his five children, his daughter, Debra Haskell and partner Gilbert Wayne of Portland, his son and his wife, Joseph and Michelle Daniels of Falmouth, his daughter, Cindy Angers of Sanford, his son, Steven Daniels of South Portland, and his son and his wife, Robert and Julia Daniels of Portland. Phil is survived by nine grandchildren and 10 great- grandchildren.
Friends and family are invited to a memorial service to celebrate Phil's life from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 30, 2012, at the Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Rd., South Portland. Interment will follow at Brooklawn Memorial Park in Portland.
Philip Joseph Daniels
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Memories and Condolences
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Diane (Reynolds) Snowdeal
February 4, 2012
My dear friend, how I do miss you, our Endless Lake memories will always be with me, I love you Pop. and you are forever in my heart and memories. My family and Pearls family all love and remember with fondest of memories. One giant family.
Philip Farris
February 3, 2012
While we are mourning the loss of our friend, others are rejoicing to meet him behind the veil.
cindy angers
January 27, 2012
daddy i will always love you and sadley missed but always in my heart
Julie Lawrence Curry
January 27, 2012
Stevie, Joey, Debbie, Cindy, Robert and families, I am so sorry to hear that your dad has passed. Phil was a great guy that will be missed dearly. Uncle Frank and Aunt Helen are living with me in Kentucky and are so sad that we can not get home for the services. We love you and will be thinking of you. Julie
Julie Lawrence Curry
January 27, 2012
Stevie, Joey, Debbie, Cindy and families, I am so sorry to hear that your dad has passed. Phil was a great guy that will be missed dearly. Uncle Frank and Aunt Helen are living with me in Kentucky and are so sad that we can not get home for the services. We love you and will be thinking of you. Julie
Jessica Daniels
January 26, 2012
I can see the sign in my head as we would turn into the bumpy driveway at camp, "Pop". I can hear your voice in my head calling everyone darlin and hunny. I can feel the gentle wind agaisnt my face driving across the saw dust pile on the front of your fourwheeler. I can still smell the familiar comforting smell of cigarettes and mint gum when you'd hug me. I can see you sitting on the front porch of camp with that glow you always had when family was there, listening to country- just enjoying life. I can still hear the praise you gave when catching the smallest of sunfish off the end of the dock. I still remember getting up first thing in the morning and you would always be sitting there in the front window with a cup of coffee and we would sit there-just you and me. I will never forget listening for loons at twilight with you and aunt flo. Pup I will never forget the true love of the woods you instilled in my heart. I want to thank you for giving me such a wonderful father. I will forever be greatful to you for teaching me to appreciate nature and the more simple things in life. I am happy that you can finally rest with nan, flo and my grampy. I love you pup, rest in peace.
Kevin Grant
January 26, 2012
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Pop was the best! Thank's for all the great times everyone had at Endless Lake.
Ron Perreault
January 26, 2012
My condolances to you all.Phil and i go back to the Maine truck Maintanence days of yesteryear , before the days of air tools. Had some great times back then. Rest in peace my friend.
Cindy MacDonald
January 26, 2012
Deepest sympathies for your loss. Phil and my dad(Dick MacDonald)were such good friends for a long time. I can see them at the lake having a beer and working on a boat engine....My dad has been gone for over 20 years and I still think of him fondly everyday as you will of Phil.
Alan Farris
January 26, 2012
I am saddened to hear of this loss. Uncle Phil meant alot to all of us growing up. He always called everyone "Joe" and made everybody feel at home, no matter where we were. It sad to hear he is gone. He can rest now with his loved one's, Sandy, Marty and Dad. Our condolences to all. Sorry I couldn't be home.
Marion Johnson
January 26, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Missi Haskell
January 26, 2012
My sincere sympathies to Pop's family over the loss of such a gentle, loving soul.
Heaven is for real, just a whisper away.
Until you meet again, there he will be smiling down and sending love to his beautiful family and all his friends.
Terry Joiner
January 26, 2012
Rob, Julia and Daniels family I am so sorry for your loss. I didn't know your dad well but what I did know of him is he was a wonderful man. I'll keep you all in my prayers.
~Terry & Jonathan
Erica Ferrelli
January 26, 2012
Pop was such a great man. A one-of-a-kind gentle and genuine soul. We all love you Pop! My deepest sympathies go out to the Haskell family. May you forever hold the spirit of Pop near and dear to your hearts.
Michael Kimball
January 26, 2012
Pop's generous nature for friends and family is a testament to his life. I will always be gratefull Phil shared his deercamp on Endless Lake with me. Thanks for your service and your friendship. Mike Kimball, Middlebury Vermont
Deidre Tracy (Haskell)
January 26, 2012
I find comfort knowing your in a better place, and you are finally with your "Sandy Mae". You've waited so long to see that pretty face again. I would like to thank you for being the BEST Grandfather you could be. I share so many memories with you. You always liked to tell the one about bringing me to the Old Country Buffet the best, you must have told that one a thousand times. As a child I loved spending time with you. Remember how I would purposely miss the school bus so you would have to drive me everyday? Every summer I would get to spend a couple of weeks at Camp, just you and I. Every night just before dark we would take our 4 wheeler ride to see a Moose, because that was the best time to see one! Sometimes you even let me drive. I really admired you as a child, and also as an adult. My friends always thought you were the coolest. I would love to bring them to camp to hear all of your stories, listen to The Hank, and hear you play the bones. You were truly one of a kind. You touched so many lives with all of your love. It makes me sad that Patrick will not get to know you, but your legacy will live on forever. Give Nan a big smooch for me- I know you will.
Until we meet again. Remember, you taught me never to say goodbye, it's "I'll see you soon."
Love always,
Deidre your "little hunny"
January 26, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you, he was a great man and will be missed dearly.
Judy Murphy
Susan and John
January 26, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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