Philip E Gauvin, 78, of Biddeford, Maine born on August 3, 1942, went home to be with the Lord on May 27, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.

Phil proudly served in the US Army as Tank Sargent. He was a man of few words with many career accomplishments that many were unaware of. He retired from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard after over 22 years in shop 31 as an avid machinist. Prior to PNSY he was a licensed plumber, he spent numerous years as the maintenance supervisor at Brentwood nursing home and Kindred Healthcare leaving to care for the love of his life.

Phil was a jack of all trades who enjoyed home improvement projects, gardening and his beloved miniature schnauzer's Enoch and Sammi.

He is survived by 4 siblings and his children Pamela (Todd) Steele, Paul (Cathy) Gauvin, Caroline (Mark) Emerson, Jim (Penny) Gauvin and Debbie (Steve) Howard, grandchildren Mark, Paul, Stephen, Ashley, Katie, Cassidi, Naia, Faith and Bethany and 7 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Jo-Ann and his parents Simone and Philip.

Visitation will be held from 4pm -7pm on Tuesday, June 1 ^st at Cote Funeral Home in Saco. A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 11am on Wednesday, June 2nd at St. Joseph Church in Biddeford. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery.