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Phillip Clarkin, longtime resident of Guilford, passed away Jan. 28 at Bristol Hospital.

The husband of Patricia (Donovan) Clarkin, Mr. Clarkin was born in Barnstable, Massachusetts on Oct. 4, 1935, son of the late Mr. John Clarkin and Antoinette (Messino) Clarkin. He was the loving father of Sean Clarkin of East Greenbush, New York and Tobey Clarkin of Seattle, Washington. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Leif and Bryn, and siblings Jack, Helen, Bob, and Charlie Clarkin. He was predeceased by his brothers Bill, Jim, and Lawrence Clarkin and sister Caroline Clarkin.

Phillip served his country in the Air Force and afterward 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 (www.theorchardhouse.org).

Arrangements are in the care of the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church Street, Guilford. To share a memory or leave condolences, visit www.guilfordfuneralhome.com.