Philip Paul (Butch) Defosses 63, died at the Jack Byrnes Center in Lebanon on November 23, 2019 following a period of declining health. He was born in Plymouth on March 2, 1956. He was the son of Philip J and Rita (Brace) Defosses. He attended Ashland Schools, graduated from Ashland High School, going on to graduate from NHTI with a degree in automotive repair. He was employed by Glidden & Guyotte Construction, Kip & Joe's, LW Packard, New Hampshire DOT and most recently the Town of New Hampton before retiring. While in Ashland he served with the Ashland Fire Department for over 20 years as well as the Ashland Police Department. He is a current member of the Wentworth Congregational Church and a member of the Choir. Philip had a servant's heart and was always ready to help a friend or a stranger in need. He also loved animals and fostered several rescue dogs over the years. He was predeceased by his parents; his wife Susan Wahl-Defosses and his granddaughter Michaela Bertholet. He is survived by his son Daniel Defosses of Campton; daughters Heather Bertholet of Rumney, and Angelica Defosses of Ashland; two grandchildren, Dakota Bertholet and Bronson Paige; and his brother Timothy Defosses of Alexandria, and his beloved shih tzu Boo. Calling hours will be held at the Dupuis Funeral Home, 11 Hill Avenue, Ashland on Saturday, December 14, 2019 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Donations may be made to Operation Santa Claus, PO Box 856, Ashland, NH 03217. For more information go to Dupuisfuneralhome.com