Daniel E. Phillips (1953-2009)

2 mins read

LEWISTON – Daniel E. Phillips, 56, of Strong died Saturday Oct. 17, 2009 at Central Maine Medical Center, surrounded by his family.

He was born April 27, 1953 in Waterville, Maine, the son of Volney M. and Mildred (Roberts) Phillips. Dan graduated from Valley High in Bingham. As a young man he worked as a boat captain on the log drive on Indian Pond at the head of the Kennebec River. Dan worked as a carpenter specializing in fine woodwork on boats and homes.

He moved to Strong in 1978 and met Laura Nichols and her children. He had nine years with Laura until she passed in 1987. He maintained a strong relationship with her children, who to this day consider him to be like a father. Since meeting Linda Kemp and her son in 1996, they have shared a life together in Strong.

In 2005 he purchased Strong Hardware and Building Supply, operating it through his illness until his death. He was a avid reader and enjoyed fishing and bird hunting. As a business owner Dan loved interacting with friends new and old at the store, but he always kept his passion for working with wood.

Survivors include a daughter Stacy Carignan and her husband Steve of Waterloo, IA; two sons, Tony Nichols and his wife Jessica of Strong, and Blair Kemp; three grandchildren, Nathan and Daniel Carignan, and Natasha Nichols; a sister Susan Newton, her husband Douglas and two nephews, Jared and Seth Newton of Sebago, many special friends and extended family. He is predeceased by his wife Laura, and his parents.

A graveside memorial service will be held Thursday Oct. 22, 2009 at the Strong Village Cemetery at 11 a.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams-McFarlane Funeral & Cremation Service, 108 Court St., Farmington. Friends wishing may send online condolences to the family through the funeral home’s website. Those wishing may make donations in Daniel’s memory to the Strong Public Library, P.O. Box 263, Strong, Maine 04983.

Print Friendly, PDF & Email

2 Comments

  1. I am truely sorry for your loss he will be greatly missed. He was a kind person and so helpfull when my kids and I would go to the hardware. God be with you and take care of him. I know my brother’s will miss him too.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.