Lieutenant Colonel Frederick N. Philbrick of Abington Nov. 2, age 97, loving husband of the late Constance Philbrick; Loving father of Pamela Battaglino of E. Weymouth, Susan Solomon of N. Easton, and Deborah Schreiber of NH; loving grandfather of John Philbrick Barratt, Jefferson Cleary, Katherine Constance Centamore, Julie and Mark Solomon; Loving great grandfather of Raye Cleary and Joseph Davies. He is also survived by his brother Richard Philbrick of Orleans, MA. Mr. Philbrick was an Army Air Corps WWII Veteran of the Pacific Theatre and an Eagle Scout.  He was also an avid and expert organic gardener and prize winning potter. A memorial visitation will be held Friday (Veterans Day) Nov. 11 from 3 to 5pm in the Quealy & Son Funeral Home 116 Adams Street, Abington.