Philip W. Forrest, 91, died peacefully Friday evening March 23, 2012 at the home of his daughter Melody in Salisbury who has been his caregiver for more than five years. He was born March 6, 1921 in Middlebury, one of 10 children born to the late Philip L. and Clara (Danyow) Forrest. He graduated from Middlebury High School and lived all his life in Middlebury. He served in United States Air Corps during World War II and completed eight combat missions before being shot down and captured in Germany. He was a POW in four camps for 14 months until liberated, and earned numerous medals including the Purple Heart. Phil was a member of St. Marys Catholic Church and the V.F.W. He was employed by F. R. Churchill and Sons retiring after 35 years of service. He was predeceased by his wife Lorraine Sullivan of Panton and six siblings. He is survived by his children George Forrest and friend Mary Chapman of Starksboro, Melody Mundorf, of Salisbury and Merrie and her husband Ronald Perron, of North Ferrisburgh. Also grandchildren Kyle,Valerie and Daniel Forrest and Jesse and Jeremy Mundorf and 2 great granddaughters. He is also survived by his brother Francis Forrest, sisters Ruth Jacobs and Teresa and brother-in-law Raymond (Budge) Churchill. He was a hardworking gentle man with a sparkle in his eye and was loved by all who knew him. He enjoyed spending time at his camp in Starksboro that he built with the help of his young son. He loved fishing, hunting and spending time with his family. Thanks to his special girl Laurie Ellis who took care of him from the start of his stay. Also thanks to his caregiver Norma Young and Barb Gevry. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday March 29, 2012 at 11 A.M. at St. Marys Catholic Church in Middlebury, The Rev. William Beaudin as celebrant. Family and friends may call on Wednesday March 28, 2012 at the Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home located at 117 South Main Street Middlebury. From 4 P.M. to 7 P.M. In lieu of flowers contributions in Phils memory may be made to the Addison County Home Health and Hospice, PO Box 754, Middlebury, VT 05473 or Elderly Services, PO Box 581 of Middlebury. Arrangements are under the directions of the Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral home www.sandersonfuneralservice.com