McGrath, Philip Wayne – 75, Middleboro, passed away August 4, 2024, at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Amherst. Born in Pugwash he was a son of the late Carson McGrath and Irene (Purdy) McGrath. Philip worked as a carpenter and drywaller and had travelled throughout Nova Scotia and Ontario. He was a member of the Carpenter's Union and a member and past president of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 97, Malagash. He loved watching the Blue Jays play ball, mackeral and bass fishing and playing crib. He is survived by his son, Reginald (Maria) McGrath, Amherst; grandchildren, Sarah McGrath, White Court, AB, Chad (Kait) McGrath, River John; great grandchildren, Mason, Jesse, Charleigh and Lucas; companion, Janie Pye; brothers, William (Patricia), Grant (Brenda), Monty (Mary Ann), and Everett (Leanne), all of Hamilton, ON.; many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his wife, Nancy (Allen) McGrath and his brother, David. A celebration of Life will be held Thursday August 15, 2024 at the Royal Canadian Legion, Pugwash from 2-6 p.m., all are welcome to attend.