GRANVILLE – Philip B. Dickinson, 78, died November 14, 2014 at Renaissance Manor in Westfield. Born on March 21, 1936 to the late Buell and Mary (Sachse) Dickinson, he graduated from Westfield High School and then Westfield State College and served in the United States Army. A teacher and the family historian, Mr. Dickinson is survived by his brother Joel Dickinson and his wife Judith of Granville as well as his nieces and nephews Anita Mitchell, Lori Hillman, Dina Meader, Dawn LaBarre, Eric Hoschouer, Kimberly Robinson and Lori Hoschouer. He was predeceased by his sister Alice. A remembrance service will be held at 10 AM on Sunday, November 23, 2014 in the Granville Federated Church, Granville, MA. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the Granville Federated Church, P.O. Box 246, 16 Granby Road, Granville, MA 01034. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.nefcc.net
