Philip A. Towle

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Philip A. Towle, 88
     SOUTH PORTLAND -- Philip A. Towle, 88, of Sixth Street, South Portland, died Sunday at a Portland Nursing Home.
     He was born in Portland, the son of Albert R. and Mary N. Collins Towle. He was educated in the South Portland Schools and graduated in the Class of 1926. He was 17 years old and the Valedictorian of his High School Class and later graduated from Boston University.
     He was the Treasurer of Merrill Transport for many years. Philip served during World War II in the U.S. Navy in Communications. He enjoyed traveling with his family and spending time at his camp on Sabbath Day Lake at the annual lobster feeds.
     Predeceasing him was a brother, John J. Towle of Portland and a sister, Joan Punsky, of South Portland. Surviving are his sister, Mary C. Kane of South Portland, a brother, Richard R. Towle of Quincy, Mass.; many nieces and nephews; and many great-nieces and nephews.
     Visiting hours will be on Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. at the Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Rd., South Portland. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Thursday at Holy Cross Catholic Church, South Portland. Interment at New Calvary.
     Philip A. Towle

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Published by Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram on Nov. 6, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Philip Towle

6 Entries

Molly Harkavy

November 10, 2007

Uncle Phil, I have difficulty grasping the idea that I will no longer be able to go to Camp to see you. I remember all the times you used to take Dylan, Kacie and me to the other side of the lake. I would always get cold from swimming first, and you would sit on the beach with me and tell me stories about you as a kid, or the games that you and your brothers used to play on that same beach. You were an amazing man, above all others. There was never anything you didn't want to hear about, because you wanted to learn about everything you could. You accomplished so much in your life, much more than most people could even imagine, but you always put everyone else before yourself. You deserve so many amazing words, but there aren't enough words to explain you. I love you, Uncle Phil, thank you for teaching me everything you did and thank you for always listening.

Kacie Harkavy

November 7, 2007

There are times in life when a person has no words. This, however, is not one of those times. My difficulty now is more that I have too many words for you, My Uncle Phil. Society tells today's youth to talk to their elders and listen to their amazing stories. Uncle Phil, you were the prime example of some of those amazing stories. And while there will never be another beet on my dinner plate quite like yours, I will take pleasure in teaching everyone I know that a few seconds in a microwave vastly improves a marshmallow, and that a bit of sugar helps a piece of lettuce to go down even easier. I hope to always keep a deck of cards and jar of candy in my living room in memory of you, as well as for the memories of others. You were my Great Uncle Phil and you were never anything less than that -- Great.

Sarah Punsky

November 6, 2007

Uncle Phil, though I only knew you through marriage, and the years were only 10, you were at my home every Christmas Eve for all of those. I remember you and Dad driving up to our NH home and how very much you enjoyed the Stowe store sandwiches, and especially the sweets. You were perhaps the kindest, most generous man I have ever had the honor of knowing. We all love you so much. You will be missed, more than I can say. You're out of your pain, now you can rest in peace. Until we meet again...

Richard Punsky

November 6, 2007

Uncle Phil was like a second father.I can still remember when I and my brothers and sisters were kids;the times when Uncle Phil and my grandmother would take us on trips to Santas'Village and Clarks' Trading Post(Black Bear on platform high up that telephone pole)!All the good times at camp. There is so much more I could say about Uncle Phil;Thank-You Uncle Phil for always being there.I love you and I will see you again some day. Rick

Fran Fairfield

November 6, 2007

I wish to thank Mr. Towle for his service to our country in WW2. They are a fanishing group not to be forgotten.

Sharon Harkavy

November 6, 2007

My Uncle Phil, who was much more than an uncle to all of us, was one of the greatest men I will ever know. He stepped up when his father died and he was just a boy. He mentored his sisters and his younger brother. He supported his mother in her difficult times and brought great joy to everyone with his knowlege, humor and fun-loving spirit. He helped teach us all to swim and boat, pick blueberries at the lake's edge and microwave marshmallows until they blew up! We played checkers and memory and horseshoes, and he never said no to a game of anything! He helped "the elderly" as a volunteer tax preparer until he was much older than most he helped. He never tired of listening to us, all of us, and there are so many of "us." A brilliant man, a kind and thoughtful man, my Uncle Phil.

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