DOVER-FOXCROFT – Aubrey “Bud” E. Philpot, 84, husband of Norma (Neal) Philpot, died Jan. 18, 2012, at Hibbard Nursing Home. He was born May 31, 1927, in Dover-Foxcroft, the son of Edwin and Thelma (Bryant) Philpot.
A World War II U.S. Army veteran, Bud had been employed at Faye-Scott as a machinist for 42 years. He especially enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. He was a member of Masonic Lodge No. 52 AF & AM, a member and past grand master of Kineo Lodge No. 64 Independent Order of Odd Fellows and a member of Chadbourne Merrill American Legion Post No. 29.
Bud is survived by his wife, Norma of Dover-Foxcroft; two daughters, Dianne Lowe of Suffolk, Va., and Carole Buzzell and her husband, Darrell, of Skowhegan; four grandchildren and two great-granddaughters. Bud’s family thanks Dr. David McDermott and the staff at Mayo Regional Hospital and Hibbard Nursing Home for the love and attention he received while in their care.
A graveside memorial service will be held in the spring in the family lot at Dover Cemetery. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Thompson Free Library, 186 East Main St., Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426 or a charity of your choice. Arrangements are in the care of Lary Funeral Home, Dover-Foxcroft. Messages of condolence and memories may be expressed at
www.laryfuneralhome.com.