Stanley D. Phillips
February 25, 1936 – January 10, 2026
Stanley D. Phillips, 89, born on February 25, 1936, in Westborough, Massachusetts, passed away on January 10, 2026. He was the youngest of five children born to Merritt and Helen (Lowe) Phillips. Stanley was predeceased by his sisters, Harriet and Virginia, and his brothers, Wayne and Norman.
Stanley attended Worcester Boys Trade, where he studied machining, followed by an apprenticeship at Pratt & Whitney in Connecticut. He spent many years working at Liberty Tool in Marlborough before realizing his dream of business ownership. Along with his partner, Ralph O’Coin, he co-founded Phil-Coin Machine, Inc. in Hudson, Massachusetts. The two partners operated this well-respected machine shop together for nearly 35 years, earning a reputation for quality craftsmanship and reliability.
A true craftsman throughout his life, Stanley remained busy in retirement, dedicating his time to woodworking and carving—pursuits that reflected his skill and pride in working with his hands. Stanley was extremely generous, and he never hesitated to volunteer his God given talents making repairs and spending long days on building and landscape projects. Some of his most creative work showed up in carvings, detailed toy boxes, and rocking horses for his grandchildren. Many such projects were donated to The Shriners Children’s Hospital and other deserving causes.
Stanley proudly served in the Army National Guard as a tank commander, a role that exemplified his sense of duty and commitment.
One of Stanley’s greatest passions was horses. At Crystal Vista Farms, located on the family property in Hudson, he and his former wife, Virginia (Gypsy) Phillips, trained and showed horses across New England. Through their dedication and encouragement, sons Michael and Steven achieved champion and reserve champion honors for several years in multiple horsemanship categories.
In the late 1970s, Stanley joined several motorhome clubs and spent many years traveling the eastern seaboard with his family, creating lifelong friendships. During these years, he converted a 1952 Flexible bus into a motorhome that is still on the road today. His joy of RVing continued long into his retirement years as he traveled the country for weeks at a time.
Stanley is survived by his three sons: Michael Phillips of Quito, Ecuador; Steven Phillips and his wife, Catherine, of Boylston, Massachusetts; and Mark Phillips and his wife, Tammy, of Hubbardston, Massachusetts; and several grandchildren, Casey (Phillips) Wheeler, Gina Phillips-Bradshaw, Steven Phillips, Alec and Olivia Phillips; and great-granddaughter Kiley Wheeler.
Services will be held at Pickering Funeral Home, January 17, 2026.
The story of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:30-37) gives a clear picture of God’s desire for us to help those in desperate need wherever we find them. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Samaritan's Purse, which will be designated for U.S. Disaster Relief efforts.
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