Auburn: Philip H. LeBel, 82, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 21st, in the Rose Monahan Hospice Home, Worcester, after a long illness.

His wife of 45 years, Barbara A. (Lee) LeBel, passed away in 2018.  He was born in Salem, MA on March 19, 1943. He leaves his best friend and caregiver, Lisa K. Kosinski of Southbridge.

Philip worked as an Aerospace Engineer for General Electric for many years, retiring in 1999.  He enjoyed woodworking, animals and music.  He loved playing chess and playing cards.  Philip could speak five languages including, Russian, Spanish, French, Italian and English.  He had a great sense of humor and was very witty.  Above all he loved his wife and was a loyal and dedicated caregiver to her during her illness.

Philip's funeral services and burial will be private.  There are no calling hours.

The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, is directing arrangements.