Philip E. Brett

Portland-Philip Eugene Brett, age 66 passed away Friday May 13, 2011 at his home in Portland. Philip was born the youngest of twelve children in Portland Dec. 30, 1944 the son of John L. and Grace (Bruns) Brett, Sr.

He was a Graduate of Portland High School class of 1963. Philip was a lifelong resident of Portland and in his earlier years he worked at Health Tex and Porteous. He afterward began a career as a Custodian with the Portland Public Schools where he had worked for the past 23 years until his unexpected passing on Friday. Phil enjoyed Bowling and Softball. He also loved to travel, especially to his “second home”, Chicago.

He loved and cherished his family and friends and looked forward to spending time with them on the holidays.

Besides his parents he is predeceased by his four sisters; Leona, Mildred and Pauline Brett, and Shirley Turenne; his two brothers, Wesley and Ronald Brett. He is also predeceased by his brother in law, Frank Strmecki.

He is survived by his daughter Kelli Brett of Westbrook, his three brothers and their spouses, John and Virginia Brett, JR., Ralph and Mary Brett and Robert and Cheryl Brett all of Portland; his two sisters, Charlotte Strmecki of Chicago and Phyllis and her husband Robert Biggar of Stone Mountain, Georgia. Also surviving are many Nieces, Nephews, friends and extended family to whom he was affectionately known as “Uncle Phil”

Relatives and friends are invited to attend at time of visitation on Wednesday May 18, 2011 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday May 19, 2011 at the funeral Home. Graveside committal services and interment will follow in Brooklawn Memorial Park.

Please visit www.jonesrichandhutchins.com for additional information and to sign Phil’s guest book.

Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home & Cremation Services

199 Woodford St.

Portland, ME 04103

207-775-3763

www.jonesrichandhutchins.com