Philip Bancroft, 91, of Apopka Florida passed away peacefully on August 7, 2018. Son of the late Albert H. Bancroft and Bertha C. Gibson, he was born in Northampton, Massachusetts on February 23, 1927. He was married to the love of his life Phyllis B. Bigelow on June 4, 1955. Phil was a Navy veteran, serving on the USS Fort Mandan. He worked at General Electric for 35 years as a draftsman and later a drafting supervisor. During those years at GE, he lived in Schenectady NY, Norristown PA, Allentown PA, West Haven CT and finally in Apopka where he retired. He was predeceased by his parents, brothers Robert and Edward, sisters Dorothy and Eleanor, and son Paul. Phil is survived by his wife of 63 years, son Wayne and his wife Sherry, granddaughter Alison, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements will be held at Baldwin Fairchild Funeral Home.