Obituary of Phillip A. Doughty

Phillip A. Doughty, 78, died May 22, 2018 in Bangor after a period of declining health. He was born June 14, 1939 in Glenburn, the son of Ausmon D. and Lillian E. (Haley) Doughty. Phillip worked for many years as an automobile mechanic mostly with his brother, Roland, in Bangor and later worked for Miller Drug, for approximately 15 years making prescription deliveries. Phillip enjoyed playing baseball during his youth and later liked to reminisce about those days. He was a very friendly and sociable man, and will be remembered by many longtime friends and family as a kindhearted and generous person. Phil especially loved the time he spent with his coffee friends at the Union St. McDonald’s.

Surviving are two children, Shawn Doughty and his wife Karen, of Eddington, and Robin Patterson and her companion Tracey Proulx of Eddington; one granddaughter, LaRae Doughty of Eddington; one sister, Gloria Smith and her husband, Roger of Eddington; his lady friend and longtime companion, Sue Spaulding of Brewer; many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins. Phillip was predeceased by two brothers, Roland and Frederick Doughty and by a sister, Cynthia Douglas.

A graveside service will be held 1 PM Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Bangor. Family and friends may visit from 11 AM to 12:45 PM Tuesday at Kiley & Foley Funeral Service, 69 State St. Brewer until the time of departure for the cemetery. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation 22 Bramhall St. Portland,  ME 04102.  Messages and memories may be shared with Phillip’s family at kileyandfoley.com.