Philip B. Fogarty

Philip B. Fogarty, 85, of Methuen, MA, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Andover Manor, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 12, 1939, and was the son of the late Wilfred and Julia (Morrison) Fogarty, and the husband of the late Clara “Jean” (Campbell) Fogarty.

Born and raised on Prince Edward Island in Canada, Philip moved to Dorchester, MA, in 1959. He started his family with Jean and they moved to Andover, MA, in 1967, living there until 1984. They moved to Boxford, MA, where he resided until 2000 before moving to Windham, NH. Philip worked as a contractor/builder; he was very skilled at his practice and built over 400 houses in Merrimack Valley and Southern New Hampshire. He was an avid hunter and outdoorsmen, and was a big fan of the Bruins. Philip loved his family more than anything, he enjoyed spending time at his summer cottage on Prince Edward Island, and loved to go to “THE CAMP” in Maine.

Along with his beloved wife of over 49 years, Jean Fogarty, Philip is pre-deceased by his siblings, Joyce McKenzie, Gerry Sullivan, Joseph Fogarty, and Kenneth Fogarty.

Philip will be dearly missed and is survived by his loving children, Cheryl Bracken and her husband Paul of Windham, NH, Kevin Fogarty of Methuen, MA, David Fogarty of Methuen, MA, Beth Anne Campbell and her husband Ron Campbell of Fort St. John, Canada; siblings, Albert Fogarty, Claire McKenzie, Lois McInnis, and Georgie MacAulay. He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren, Josh, Chelsi, Sara, Dylan, Jordan, and Jake; as well as by his great-grandson, Weston; and many, many nieces and nephews.

All services for Philip will take place at Ferguson-Logan Montague Funeral Home, 40 Wood Islands Hill, Montague, PE COA 1RO.