Phippsburg – June 25, 2026, was a gorgeous sunny summer day, and it was also the day that Philippe William Pelletier, 78, the handsome, hilarious, dog loving, motorcycle riding, genius, warrior of a human being slipped away from us on a breeze of salt air.

            He left us on his own terms.  In the sunlight and open air on his front deck, in the company of Teemu, the Pomeranian, his newly planted sunflowers, and his much-loved native songbirds.

Phil was born in Hampton, VA. On January 4, 1948 the eldest son of Joseph A. Pelletier and Iris V. (Leckie) Pelletier.   Phil spent his childhood in Biddeford Maine, attending local schools. In 1966 at the age of 18 Phil enlisted in the United States Marine Corp.  In 1967 he deployed to Vietnam with the 3rd Battalion 9th Marines.  On January 13, 1968, he suffered from wounds which would end his military career at the age of 20.  Corporal Pelletier was the recipient of the three Purple Hearts.

            Phil moved to Phippsburg in 2006 with then girlfriend Kate and their four dogs.  He quickly formed friendships with anyone who fished commercially or for recreation.  He found new motorcycling friends as well,  Roland and Brian.  Phil was involved in the local motorcycle community as well.  He regularly supported their charity events including Stoney’s Lobster Run and the U.B.M. Toy Run.

            Phil found all the local beaches and fishing spots and enjoyed everything that then tiny Phippsburg had to offer including becoming the animal control officer in 2009, a role that brought enormous purpose to his life.

            Phil was predeceased by his parents, as well as his brother, Joseph A. Pelletier and sister Patricia A. Pelletier.

            He leaves behind his wife, Kathleen Pelletier and loyal Pomeranian Teemu of Phippsburg, sons Levi J. (Heather) Pelletier of Brunswick and Seth A. Pelletier of Juneau, Alaska.  Sister, Jean M. Roebuck of Jacksonville N.C. also, Dianne Boucher, of Bowdoin, ME mother of his two sons, two grandsons, Devin Favreau (Casey) of Westbrook and Dionne Pelletier of Brunswick, along with several nieces, nephews, as well as cousins in Australia.

            Kate and all the family wish to extend their profound gratitude to the literally hundreds of medical professionals in the Maine health care system who assisted Phil for decades.  Your skills, knowledge, kindness and compassion allowed us to have Phil with us for as long as possible.

            There will not be a religious service, however a celebration of life will be held in the late summer. In lieu of flowers, feel free to contribute to a Veterans organization or animal welfare organization in Phils name.

Semper Fi. Phil

            Condolences can be made online at www.DaigleFuneralHome.com.