CALAIS – Philip Leo Hollingdale Jr., 81, passed away peacefully Monday, Jan. 31, 2011, surrounded by his loving family at his home. Philip was born May 12, 1929, in St. Stephen, New Brunswick, son of the late Philip Hollingdale Sr. and Veronica (Murphy) Hollingdale.
He graduated from Calais Memorial High School, Class of 1948. Philip worked for A&P, Calais, until he entered the U.S. Navy. He was a veteran of the Korean War and served on the USS Cadmus and USS Edisto. After the war he returned home and met the love of his life, Gloria Donahue, whom he married April 7, 1956. Philip worked as a sales representative for National Biscuit Co., now known as Nabisco, for 30 years, retiring in 1985. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, playing pool, being the “handyman” for his five children, spending time at his cottage on Pleasant Lake, and being part of the “McDonald’s Gang.” Philip was a communicant of Immaculate Conception R.C. Church, Knights of Columbus Council No. 149, St. Croix Bowling Club, St. Croix Country Club and Sherman Bros. Post No. 3 American Legion.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a daughter, Mary Elizabeth Hollingdale; a brother, Paul Hollingdale; brothers-in-law, Bunny Robb and Jake Donahue; and sisters-in-law, Bette Hollingdale and Theresa Donahue. Surviving are his loving wife of 54 years, Gloria Hollingdale; five children, Philip “PJ” Hollingdale and his wife, Jayne, of Ottawa, Bonnie Beck and her husband, John, of Milltown, New Brunswick, Brenda White and her husband, Jay, of Biddeford, Beth Hinson and her husband, Eric, of Robbinston and Michael Hollingdale of Calais and his companion, Sandra Goodine; a sister, Jean Robb of Calais; brother, Daniel Hollingdale and his wife, Carol, of Robbinston; eight grandchildren, Kristen Fowler and her husband, Jason, and children, Victoria and Lucas, of Baileyville, Christie and Andrew Hollingdale of Ottawa, Patrick and Bryce Beck of Milltown, New Brunswick, Joey and Charlotte White of Biddeford and Hillary Hollingdale of Calais; sisters-in-law, Jackie Hollingdale of Vermont, Connie Kukuchka and her husband, Frank, of Utah and Shirley Donahue Young of Milltown, New Brunswick; brothers-in-law, Paul Donahue and his wife, Joni, of Milltown, New Brunswick, Carl Donahue and his wife, Helena, of Milltown, New Brunswick, and Billy Donahue and his wife, Pat, of Edmonton, Alberta; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visiting hours will be held 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, at Immaculate Conception R.C. Church, where a Mass of Christian burial will celebrated 11 a.m. by Father James Plourde. A private burial will take place at a later date at Calais Cemetery. Donations in Philip’s memory may be made to Irene Chadbourne Food Pantry, P.O. Box 1005, Calais, ME 04619.
Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais and Eastport. Condolences and memories may be shared at
www.maysfuneralhome.com.
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