Leverett, Philip O. Woodard, 94, of Depot Road, passed away on October 6, 2018 at Charlene Manor in Greenfield, MA with his loving family by his side. He was born November 19, 1923 in Leverett, the son of the late Harold and Ethel (Beaman) Woodard. He was educated in local schools and was a graduate of Amherst High School, where he met the love of his life, Catherine. Mr. Woodard was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and served overseas.

He was a lifelong carpenter and built many homes in the local area. He was a selectman, police officer, served on various committees and was a volunteer fire fighter for the town of Leverett. He was a member of Most Holy Redeemer Church in Hadley and years earlier was a communicant of St. John’s Church in Millers Falls, and previously belonged to St. Brigid’s Church in Amherst.

Philip spent his life in Leverett raising 10 children with his wife Catherine. They enjoyed traveling, birdwatching and the company of his family. Special memories were made with his dedicated golfing buddies.

His wife Catherine, of 71 years, passed away in 2014. He leaves his children; Sandra McMahon of California, Alan of Michigan, Gerald of Erving, Patricia Page of Pelham, Martha Woodard of Florida, Brian of Vermont, Wayne of Sunderland, Daniel of Northfield and Neal of Leverett. His daughter Nancy Hargraves of Wisconsin passed away in 2017. He also leaves daughters-in-law and sons-in-law, 27 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by his brothers Donald, Gilbert and Paul of Leverett and his sister, Christine McCullagh of Maine.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Charlene Manor for their care and concern of Philip.

Calling hours will be held Thursday, October 11, 2018 from 4-7pm at Douglass Funeral Home in Amherst. A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be Friday October 12, at 10am at Most Holy Redeemer Church in Hadley. Burial will follow at St. Brigid’s Cemetery in Hadley with military honors.

Memorial gifts may be made to St. Brigid’s Cemetery or Most Holy Redeemer Church or to the charity of one’s choice.