Chamberlain, Philip, 69, of Bossier City, La., on May 30, 2012. A private family interment of cremated remains with Military honors will be held at the Northern Maine Veterans Cemetery, Caribou.
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OSSIER CITY, La. — Philip Chamberlain, 69 years old, of Bossier City, Louisiana, was the victim of a fatal traffic accident on May 30, 2012.
Born and raised in Caribou, Maine, Phil lived and worked in Massachusetts after being discharged from the Army. He relocated his family from Massachusetts to Bossier City, Louisiana, in July 1978.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Sharon Chamberlain; his son, Erik Chamberlain, of Los Alamos, New Mexico; his grandchildren, Andrew and wife, Paige of Bossier City, Colby Long of Frisco, Texas, and Tiffany Chamberlain of Simi Valley, California, and his infant great-grandson, Anderson Chamberlain, of Bossier City. He also leaves three brothers, Clifford and wife, Judy of Crouseville, Maine, Joseph and wife, Gloria of Woodland, Maine, and Rodney and wife, Patty of Carmel, Maine; his sister, Artie Fox of Wade, Maine; and many nieces and nephews who live in Maine with whom he enjoyed many summer vacations. He was preceded in death by his son, Sean Chamberlain; his parents, Dennis and Katherine Chamberlain; his brother Reginald Makepeace; sister, Norma Wagner; and nephew, Reginald Makepeace, Jr.
Phil worked for Builders Supply immediately upon arriving in Louisiana and for many years thereafter. He starting working for the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, almost 25 years ago and was in the Engineering Department when he died. He was diagnosed with esophageal cancer 6 weeks ago and the kindness, generosity and loving support he received from his Louisiana, as well as his extended and large Maine family, provided him with untold comfort for what he knew was going to be a long journey.
A memorial service celebrating Phil’s life, was held at Faith Temple Assembly Church, Bossier City, Louisiana, on Tuesday, June 5, 2012.
Phil proudly served in the United States Army. A private family interment of cremated remains with Military honors will be held at the Northern Maine Veterans Cemetery in Caribou, Maine.
