CAMDEN — Philip A. Libby Sr., 69, passed away peacefully Oct. 27, 2015, after a long illness, at Maine General Hospital in Augusta.

He was born in Portland on June 3, 1946, the son of Roland and Lorraine Libby.

He attended schools in South Portland and married Irene, raising his four children. He later moved to Rockland, where he worked as a commercial fisherman and lobstered with his bother-in law, Henry Kennedy, until his retirement. He enjoyed fishing, collecting boats, and traveling and visiting with family.

Philip was predeceased by his wife, Irene; and his brothers, Robert and Paul (Mike) Libby.

He is survived by three sons, Philip A. Jr. and his partner, Kelly, of Waldoboro, Steven of Camden and David of Thomaston; and one daughter, Lorraine of Rockland; his sister, Linda Kennedy and her husband, Henry, of Rockland; his brothers, Roland Libby Jr. and his wife, Esther, of South Carolina, and Ricky of Standish; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

There will be a graveside service held at a later date

Cremation arrangements were provided by Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home.