Eleventh Generation
13405. Ralph Goodwin PHILBRICK455 was born on 25 May 1908 in Saint Albans, Somerset, Maine.455 He appeared in the census on 2 April 1930 in Saint Albans, Somerset, Maine. Age 21, born Maine, parents born Maine, living with parents. He was a laborer at the woolen mill. Name on census: Ralph G. Philbrick. He appeared in the census on 11 April 1940 in Palmyra, Somerset, Maine. Age 31, born Maine. He was a mechanic at the tannery and his household included his wife Gwendolyn, 26, and son Vaughn, 6. Name on census: Goodwin Philbrick. Ralph Goodwin PHILBRICK and Gwendolyn WEBBER were married on 1 October 1932 in Maine.455 Gwendolyn WEBBER455 was born about 1914 in Maine.455 She appeared in the census on 11 April 1940 in Palmyra, Somerset, Maine. Age 26, born Maine, living with husband Goodwin and son Vaughn. Name on census: Gwendolyn Philbrick. Ralph Goodwin PHILBRICK-70206 and Gwendolyn WEBBER-70209 had the following children: 17030 | i. | Edwin Vaughn PHILBRICK455 was born on 13 July 1933 in Maine.455 He appeared in the census on 11 April 1940 in Palmyra, Somerset, Maine. Age 6, born Maine, living with parents. Name on census: Vaughn Philbrick. He died on 17 January 2013 at the age of 79 in Maine.455 His obituary was published on 18 January 2013 in the Morning Sentinel in Waterville, Kennebec, Maine. WATERVILLE -- Edwin Vaughn Philbrick, 79, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, surrounded by his loving, caring family: his wife, Pauline; daughter Doreen and companion Stacia Hall, who was also a daughter to him; special daughter-in-law Elizabeth Wilson, who was like a daughter to him; and grandson Timothy MacArthur.
Edwin, known to family and friends as Vaughn, was born on July 13, 1933, the son of Ralph and Gwendolyn Philbrick.
He graduated from Maine Central Institute in Pittsfield in 1953 and has remained friends with many of his classmates. He served two years in the Army, with time spent in Germany. He married the love of his life, Pauline Hoskins, on April 22, 1956.
He was employed by Houle's Plumbing and Heating in Waterville for 25 years. In his younger years, he enjoyed playing the violin. In his spare time, he loved to hunt, fish and spend time with his family.
He was surprised with a special visit from his grandson Ralph G. Philbrick II, who came from Ocala, Fla., during his final days to see him. He belonged to the Grange in St. Albans. He is survived by his wife, Pauline Philbrick, of Waterville; a very special daughter, Doreen MacArthur, and her companion, Stacia Hall, of Winslow; daughter-in-law Elizabeth Wilson, of Waterville; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law Harold Hoskins, of Waterville; his aunt, Cora; several nieces and nephews; special cousin Elaine Crocker; special friend Kathy Phelps; and son Ralph Philbrick, of Bangor.
He was predeceased by his parents.
The family would like to say special thanks to those who took care of Edwin during his illness: Pauline, Doreen, Stacia, Elizabeth, Timothy and Ralph II.
The family also expresses heartfelt gratitude to Beacon Hospice for its care and compassion.
Receiving of friends will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, at Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, 191 Hartland Ave., Pittsfield. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, at First Congregational Church, 132 Somerset Ave., in Pittsfield.
A gathering will follow in the fellowship hall. A committal with full military honors will take place in the spring at Village Cemetery in Pittsfield.
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