Marion - Marcel L. “Marky” Phenix, 85, of Westport passed away Monday, January 22, 2007 at Sippican Health Care Center. He was the husband of Cecile A. (Forand) Phenix.
Born in Fall River, son of the late Joseph and Emma (St. Laurent) Phenix, he had resided in Westport for many years. A WWII veteran, he served his country in the United States Army. He was a Communicant of St. George Church, Westport. Mr. Phenix owned and operated Phenix Auto Service in Westport and also owned and operated 2 school buses (#4 & #8) in Westport for many years. He also worked as a mechanic for Town / Country Transportation Company and Laidlaw School Bus Company. He was a member of the American Legion Post # 145 of Westport.
Including his wife, he is survived by 2 daughters: Pauline B. DeMello of Westport and Suzanne C. Pacheco of Leverett, MA; 9 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was the brother of the late Leo Phenix and Oscar Phenix.
Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be Friday, January 26, 2007 from the Potter Funeral Home at 9:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. George Church, Westport at 10:00 A.M.
Calling hours Thursday 5 - 8 P.M.
Interment in Notre Dame Cemetery, Fall River.