Philip R. Genest Obituary (1950 - 2024)

Philip R. Genest, 73 of Shapleigh, Maine passed away on January 15, 2024 after a brief illness. He was born in Sanford, on September 27, 1950, to Patrick and Laurette Genest. He attended St. Ignatius school and his career consisted of several roles in the Genest family business and later as a self-employed mason. His services for clients also included jacking up houses in the Southern Maine area. Phil was a man of many skills and talents, including building his own home in Acton, and more recently, along with his wife Jeanie, refurbishing their current home in Shapleigh. His hobbies included fishing, four-wheeling, motorcycles, whittling, cooking, harmonica, skiing, genealogy research, hydroponics, tinkering with an array of tools and playing pool with his friends at home. He was also a ham radio operator and extremely technology oriented. On a personal level, Phil enjoyed his family above all else. He will be greatly missed. As husband, father, grandfather and brother, he was a kind, positive presence in the lives of all who loved him. Never did he speak poorly of anyone. He was an exemplary role model in so many ways. Phil was predeceased by his parents, Patrick and Laurette Genest, and a sister, Juanita Genest Nielsen. He is survived by his loving wife, Jeanie Roberge Genest, daughters Julie Genest and Jessica Genest and their mom, Glenna Irvine and granddaughter Isla Jones, brothers Richard Genest, Edward Genest, Ron Genest, and a sister Patti Genest and several nieces and nephews. At Philip's request, arrangements are private. Arrangements are under the direction of Black Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Sanford-Springvale.