Philip George LaPointe

April 1, 1922 - August 10, 2020

Lawrence – Philip G. LaPointe, 98 formerly of Saco, ME, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2020 at Mary Immaculate Health Care in Lawrence. He was the beloved husband of the late Laurette (Simard) LaPointe. Born in Van Buren, Maine, Philip’s family moved to Salem, MA when he was a young child. He graduated from the Edward F. Searles High School in Methuen and went to work at the U.S. Army’s Watertown Arsenal in Watertown, MA. Phil married Laurette and joined the U.S. Navy. After serving with the Atlantic Fleet during World War II, he returned to work at the Watertown Arsenal. Phil and Laurette lived in Medford and Waltham for many years. They retired early to build and run the Aquarius Motel in Old Orchard Beach, ME and spend their winters in Florida. Their second retirement kept them in Saco, ME. In his free time, Phil loved spending time socializing, playing cards and games with friends and family. He also enjoyed dabbling in the stock market. Phil will be deeply missed by his several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his wife, Laurette, 2 sisters, Rita Gagnon and Sr. Therese LaPointe, and 2 brothers, Gerard and Bro. Leo LaPointe. A graveside funeral service for Philip will be held on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, 1:30 PM at the St. Joseph Cemetery, 120 West Street, Biddeford, ME. To send an online condolence, please visit www.pollardfuneralhome.com. The Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home, 233 Lawrence Street, Methuen is honored to serve the LaPointe family.