Philippe L. Martel

Philippe L. Martel, 86, of Southington passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at HCC at Bradley Memorial.

Born on March 28, 1928 in Piopolis, Quebec to the late Louis and Anna (Leblond) Martel, he had been a Southington resident since 1978.

In 1970, Phil married the love of his life Jeanne (Ouellette) Martel in St. Ann de Beaupre and they spent the next 44 years together. Phil retired as a carpenter and was a 4th degree member of Council 15 of the Knights of Columbus in Southington.

In addition to his wife Jeanne, he is survived by his daughter Denise Schofield and her husband Greg of Southington, two sisters, one brother and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by 2 sisters and 9 brothers.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Philippe's memory may be made to the Knights of Columbus, P.O. Box 644, Southington, CT 06489.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at Mary Our Queen Church, 248 Savage St., Southington. Burial will follow in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Southington. There are no calling hours. Plantsville Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com.

FUNERAL SERVICES

In lieu of flowers, donations in Philippe's memory may be made to the Knights of Columbus, P.O. Box 644, Southington, CT 06489.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at Mary Our Queen Church, 248 Savage St., Southington. Burial will follow in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Southington. There are no calling hours. Plantsville Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the arrangements.