Obituary: Phillip Clarkin, 85, longtime resident of Guilford

Obituary courtesy of Guilford Funeral Home:

Thursday, January 28, 2021 Phillip Clarkin longtime resident of Guilford passed away at Bristol Hospital. Husband of Patricia (Donovan) Clarkin. Mr. Clarkin was born in Barnstable, MA on Oct. 4, 1935, son of the late Mr. John Clarkin and Antoinette (Messino) Clarkin. Loving father of Sean Clarkin of East Greenbush, NY and Tobey Clarkin of Seattle, WA. He is also survived by two grandchildren: Leif and Bryn. Brother of Jack, Helen, Bob, and Charlie Clarkin. Predeceased by his brothers Bill, Jim, and Lawrence Clarkin and sister Caroline Clarkin.

Phillip served his country in the Air Force and afterwards worked as an accelerator operator at the Yale University Physics Lab for 32 years. He will be remembered for his boisterous laugh and always helping others.

Due to the ongoing Pandemic, burial services will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Orchard House Medical Adult Day Center, 421 Shore Dr, Branford, CT 06405 (https://www.theorchardhouse.org/).