Jack Arnold McPhail

Pembroke – Jack A. McPhail, 49, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 in his wife’s arms and his family by his side at the Calais Regional Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. Jack was born in Blue Hill on July 6, 1959, son of Joseph and Marie (Skinner) McPhail. He graduated from Shead High School, Class of 1977, and served in the U.S. Air Force. After graduating, Jack started his fishing career. He was a self-employed fisherman for many years on his boat, “Bonny Maid”. On June 9, 1984, he married his love, Karen Clement in Pembroke. Jack enjoyed fishing, working in his garage, NASCAR, family gatherings and spending quality time with his family and friends. He will be remembered for his big heart and always willing to lend a hand. Jack was predeceased by his grandmother, Bessie McPhail; and his father-in-law, Philip Clement. Surviving are his loving wife of 24 years, Karen McPhail; his parents, Joseph and Marie McPhail of Perry; four children, Chris Clement of Pembroke, Daryl McPhail of Perry, Erin Newcomb and her husband John of Eastport, and Jodi McPhail of Perry; four grandchildren, Michael Sockbeson of Sorrento, Christopher Clement of Pembroke, and Madlyn and Ashlyn Newcomb, both of Eastport; his mother-in-law, Carolyn Clement of Pembroke; his sister, Cindy Ritchie and her husband Buddy of Perry; three brothers, Joseph McPhail and his wife Brenda of Dennsyville, Richard McPhail and his wife Tobi of Eastport, and Michael McPhail and his wife Robin of Whiting; sister-in-law, Rhonda Brady and her husband Scott of Pembroke; a special nephew, Marc Beal and his family; special friends, Dale and Shelly Griffin of Pembroke; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Homes, Calais & Eastport.


Memorials:
Donations in Jack’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, One Bowdoin Mill Island Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086, or to Down East Hospice, 24 Hospital Lane, Calais, ME 04619.


Visitations:
12:00PM to 1:00PM on Tuesday, March 31st, 2009 at Christ Episcopal Church (map/driving directions)



Services:
1:00PM at Christ Episcopal Church on Tuesday, March 31st, 2009 (map/driving directions)