Brenda Jean Stevens
Brenda Jean Stevens
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She is survived by her husband, Harley Frederick Stevens; two daughters, Lisa Semprini and Kattie Kalil; two stepsons, Jeremy and Harley Jr. Stevens; and grandchildren, John Paul, Justin Patrick and Hailey Ann. In addition, she is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Phil (Janet) Densmore, and Mrs. Paul (Laurie) Dunn; as well as several nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30, 2008, at the North Congregational Church in Market Square, Portsmouth, NH. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Chase Home in Portsmouth, or the Portsmouth Childrens Museum. Arrangements are under the direction of the J. Verne Wood Funeral Home – Buckminster Chapel, Portsmouth, N.H.>
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Melissa Chapman
August 27, 2008
Where do I start...My auntie Brenda was my world. When I lived back in NH, I would get out of work everyday, run home, grab the dog, and rush to auntie's at the lake. Whether we had dinner, floated, or
talked until there was no more talking left (so we thought), it always started and finished with the perfect cocktail, and the best hug you could ask for. Auntie, I speak for myself and everyone that ever had the chance to meet you, that it is and never will be the same without you. You are missed more than you could ever imagine, and will never in a million years be forgotten. It's in you I found it in me to be a better person everyday. Although your not here in body, you'll always be here in spirit. I love you.
Jeremy Schreiber
August 27, 2008
To All of Brenda's Family:
I only had the pleasure of knowing Brenda for a short period of time but she was quite a special person. She always made me feel at home at the lake even though my family was a thousand miles away. I can be certain of one thing based on the time that I spent with her, that she is in a lovely place right now sending butterflies to check in on us from time to time so be sure to smile when you see one.
Laurie Goff,Dunne
August 26, 2008
T o my family,our Brenda has left us all with the most wonderfull memories,she taught us and showed us how life should be lived every single day of her life,my life was blessed from the day I was born as the "baby tisser"as she called me,we shared every part of our lives together,not just as sisters but best friends as women,I cant imagine my life without her in it ,I have been blessed to have had her as my sister ,love LAURIE
Jean Frisbee
August 7, 2008
Lisa and Katie, When I think of your mom I remember her visits to PHS and the hugs and kisses she would give you. Her love will be your strength.
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Janet Thompson
August 6, 2008
Katie and Lisa:
I am so sorry for both of you. Losing your Mom at such a young age......no words can describe your grief. Having Brenda for your mother must make you both proud, and she loved you both so dearly. Ask any of us that worked with your Mom at Rye Town Hall.
Working in Rye with Brenda, I observed her compassion and expertise in working with the townspeople. She worked diligently on the Planning Board helping to accomplish their goals positively.
In addition to her Planning Board responsibilites, Brenda worked with Rye's Building Inspector, Bill Jenness reorganizing and running his office.
With all of these responsibilities, Brenda always had time to talk and laugh. I can still see and hear her in the Town Hall kitchen talking and laughing with Joan, Jane, Barbara, myself, and other employees all gathered round.
Katie and Lisa, your Mom will always be with you and yours.
Rest in peace, Brenda and God bless you.
jaime grierson
August 4, 2008
To Harley and The family, I just want to say that Brenda was a wonderful person. I had not seen you all for a while but I never forgot you all I always asked matt how you all were doing. Brenda was so warm and loving someone who you could feel so comfortable around and she was a happy person. I am happy I got the chance to know someone as wonderful as her. My deepest sympathy goes out to your family. She will always be in our hearts.
sincerley, jaime ricci grierson
GINI LUSTER - COLLINS
August 1, 2008
UNCLE ERNEST;NORMA ;JANET ;LORI AND HARLEY AND FAM. MY . PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME. WISH I COULD BE THERE TO HUG ALL OF YOU. THIS HAS BEEN SUCH A SHOCK; AND BEING SO FAR AWAY FROM FAMILY MAKES ME SO SAD. TIME GOES SO QUICKLY. IT SEEMS JUST A WHILE BACK WE WERE ALL HAPPY CHILDREN UP IN MAINE; WITH SUCH A WONDERFUL AND LOVING FAMILY. I LOVE YOU ALL AND PLEASE KEEP IN TOUCH WITH ME. WE WILL MISS BRENDA SO MUCH BUT I'LL BET MY DAD WAS GLAD TO SEE HER; AND ONE DAY WE WILL ALL BE TOGATHER ONCE MORE. MY VERY BEST LOVE GINI
MELISSA AMSLER-TACY
July 31, 2008
Lisa and Katie and Family,
My thoughts and prayers and with you and your famliy at this time. You know I loved Brenda, she was like a second mother to me. I will never foget her. She will always have a special place in my heart.
Debbie Reed
July 31, 2008
To Harley Sr., Katie, Lisa, Harley Jr., Jeremy, Brenda Harlow, Jamie and Hailey. I can't even get thru a day with tears, so I can't even imagine what all of you are feeling. I'm so sorry, Brenda was a good friend, and made me laugh. She loved my daughter Jamie and Granddaughter, Hailey like they were her own. I'll always love and respect her for that. Katie and Lisa, you don't know me, but please believe how sorry I am for your loss, your mom was special.
Heidi Parsons
July 31, 2008
Its so hard to say what i want to say. I didn't know your family but after reading how wonderful brenda was and the tragic way she passed away i wanted to write and tell you how sorry i am for your loss of a wonderful human being. My heart and prayers are with you for always.
Matt Hovey
July 31, 2008
Lisa & Kattie-
Its been years since Ive seen you or your Mom but I remember all the fun we had living next to each other in portsmouth- I send my best at your time of grief.
Melissa
July 30, 2008
Harley,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much you adored your wife. The way you would talk about her when I would see you. Your eyes and your voice would light up. The one time I met her she seemed like a very nice gal.
I am your M.A. from Gaspa, PA..We are all thinking of you and your family here at the office.
Melissa
Sara Clark
July 30, 2008
Lisa and Kattie-
I was so shocked when I heard about your mother....I remember your mother with fond memories and she always had a beautiful smile everytime I would see her. Your mother will be looking over you both forever....Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers....
Melissa Taylor (Langlois)
July 30, 2008
Kate,
It has been a while since the Madison Days and my heart trully sunk when I heard the news about your mom. I am so very sorry for you and your family. My love and Prayers are with you and your family at this time.
The Ghninou Family
July 30, 2008
Dear Katie and Family,
Our deepest sorrow goes out to you and your family for your loss. We are thinking of you during this difficult time. You are in our hearts and prayers.
With love,
Dolores Hayes
July 30, 2008
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Nicole Filion(Vennard)
July 30, 2008
Lisa and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and Prayers are with you always.
Nancy Sullivan
July 30, 2008
Lisa and Kattie and family,
Our thoughts are with you. So sorry for your loss. Be well and be strong.
Nancy Sullivan
Ian and Quincy Yott
Marlene Harris
July 30, 2008
Ernie, Norma, Janet, Laurie
My deep sympathy to you all for the loss of Brenda.
Stephanie Carty
July 30, 2008
My prayers and thoughts are with you as you deal with your loss. You were so fortunate to have known such an amazing lady.
Kelly Provost
July 29, 2008
To all of Brenda's family and Friends,
I just want to say my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I am so very sorry for your loss. She was a very giving,sensitive, and caring person. she loved her family so much. she is a true angel. I loved her very much. I was a good friend and a former co-worker. My prayers are with all of you.
July 29, 2008
HARLEY AND FAMILY
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. MAY YOUR CHERISHED MEMORIES HELP EASE YOUR SORROW IN TIME.
WITH SINCERE CONDOLENCES,
THE MCFARLAND FAMILY
DEERFIELD, N.H.
gail moaratty
July 29, 2008
iam so sorry for your lose .always rember the happy times. god has a very important lady watching over you and your family... god bless
Janice Gray
July 29, 2008
Kattie and Lisa There are no words to describe your loss. It is a total shock to all !
The many sleepovers you and Kristin had, Kattie. All the laughs. Brenda was "real" She called it like it was. I respected that. She always left me with a smile.
May her love embrace you forever !
July 29, 2008
Family and Friends of Brenda,
Please know that many people are praying for you during this very difficult time. Brenda is a angel and will always be with you all.
Sandy (Lundh) Page
July 29, 2008
Katie and Lisa, I was friends with your Mom for 20 years during our fun times in Portsmouth & Rye when you were both kids. Losing your Mom is the worst, but I can assure you, after losing my Mom, that she truly is still with you and watching. You will never be without her as she is just in the non-physical world now. All my love and tears are with you.
Linda Dunnett Pollard
July 29, 2008
Brenda's Family,
My deepest sympathy to all of you at this most tragic & difficult time. I have many fond fun memories of Brenda while we were at Husson College. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dawnelle Bradley
July 29, 2008
Harley, Jeremy, Lisa and Kattie:
There really aren't words to describe how sorry I am. I will always cherish all of the memories we all had together. I love you all and Brenda is an angel that will always be with us. Love you all very much!!!!
Michelle "Davis" Markiewicz
July 29, 2008
To Harley and the boys our cousins. My thoughts are with you all as well as our entire "Davis family" We will keep you in our prayers. Take care lots of love. Michelle "Davis" Markiewicz
July 28, 2008
What a brave woman. Fearless and caring to the end. May your memories help you through your grieve.
Tippy (Duffy) Missick
July 28, 2008
Dear Kattie and Lisa,
I remember you and your family from so many years ago with Rye Rec. Your Mom was a great person and friend. I am so sorry yet so proud of her choosing to save another human beings life over her own.
Your Mom, my friend, Brenda is a true hero and will always be an angel in my heart!
You are in my thoughts and prayers. My son, Matt Cronin, sends his deepest condolences as well.
Big hugs and lots of love,
Tippy (Duffy) Missick
Bradford, MA
Melissa "Lundh" Janicke
July 28, 2008
Katie & Lisa,
It's been years since we've seen each other, but I just wanted you to know that I'm so terribly sorry for your loss. I remember your mom as a fun-loving beautiful woman. She will live on in your hearts and in your memories...and even though you can't see her, she will always be with you.
Catie Fontaine
July 28, 2008
Kattie and Lisa,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I have so many wonderful childhood memories of your mom and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find peace in the love and support of your family and friends.
With love.
Catie Fontaine
Susan Cardinal
July 28, 2008
Dear Harley,
We are deeply sorry for your devastating loss. We too love Brenda and will miss her so very much. We have our wonderful memories of our time with you both.
We love you Harley and you are in our prayers always.
We send all our love
Jaclyn Scott
July 28, 2008
Lisa & Kattie, I am very sorry for your loss, I will always remember her from when we were kids back in Maple Haven. She was such a great woman and mother. Take care! I miss you!
Herb & Carol Hewett
July 28, 2008
Dear Harley; We are so sorry to learn of your tragic loss. You and the children will be in our thoughts, and we pray for strength for you to cope. With love
Dad
July 28, 2008
To my daughters
Lisa and Kattie
I will miss your mother and always cherish the memories of the 25 years of love and friendship we had, and all the great times we had as a family. I love you both very much and we will continue to be a family. Your mom will always be with you, I promise you that !!!
Kat Burnett
July 28, 2008
Lisa and Kattie,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. I remember her as a lively and beautiful lady from the sleepovers we had as kids. My heart goes out to both of you and you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ken Emerson
July 28, 2008
Harley, I am sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Sean Hankin and family
July 28, 2008
Dear Lisa and Katie and all of Brenda's Family,
We are so saddened to hear of your loss. You are all in our thoughts and our prayers.
Lisa Cummings (Jason's Aunt)
July 28, 2008
Dear Katie,
I am very sorry to hear about your mom. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
July 28, 2008
Kate and Lisa, My heart aches for you. I wish I could take the pain away. Your mom will always live on through you girls. May you feel her kisses in the wind. I love you and will see you on Wednesday.
Patty Croteau
Beth Dumais
July 28, 2008
Katie & Lisa:
Just wanted you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.
Love,
Beth Dumais & Family
Cindy & Jay Tonkin
July 28, 2008
To all of Brenda's family - we were so saddened to hear of the tragedy that has hit your lives. Our heart goes out to you all. Brenda was such a up person - always smiling. She'll be missed but will be in your hearts forever.
JOY RYAN
July 28, 2008
THE STEVENS FAMILY,
MAY THE LOVE OF FRIENDS AND FAMILY CARRY YOU THROUGH YOUR GRIEF.
TOM,JOY AND FAMILY
Kathy-Jean Hendry
July 28, 2008
I didn't know Brenda, but I do work with Bill Stevens, her brother-in-law. He spoke very fondly of Brenda and often said what a wonderful person she was. I am very sorry for your loss. I hope that in time the memories will help you to get through this.
Thomas Scirocco
July 28, 2008
To the family of Brenda. sorry to hear of your loss. Our prays are with you. Rocky and Linda-Fan Scirocco
Dan and Nicole Cotnoir
July 28, 2008
Harley and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Rely on time, faith, and family to get you through this horrible pain. Dan and Nicole Cotnoir
Rick, Erich Cress Cress
July 28, 2008
Dear Katie- Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are saddened by the loss.
kelly Provost
July 28, 2008
To Harley and Family,
We have been so devastated since we heard of the tragic news and of your loss. We are so very sorry for your loss. You lost a wife, mother, and grandmother while I lost a very good friend. I loved her so much.
We want you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. You have very good friends and family and together you can get through this. We are all there for you.
Basil & Tracy Adams
July 28, 2008
Harley,Lisa,Katie & family,
I was so sorry to here about Brenda and have been thinking of all of you since. Please call if you ever need anything. I will see you Wednesday.
Love you..
Basil & Tracy
Ric & Jo-Ellen Harris
July 28, 2008
Ernie, Norma, Janet, Laurie, & Mr. Stevens and family,
It is with sadness and heartfelt sympathy we wish you well through these hard times. Brenda was a true friend since our high school years. She will be missed...Ric
Leslie
July 27, 2008
I'm a neighbor of Bob's. I have difficulty finding the right words at a time like this. Memories are precious and I hope they may help in time.From what I heard from neighbors and Bob she must have been a tremendous person!!! My thoughts are with your family.Take care during this very difficult time.
Jeff & Ann Edgerly
July 27, 2008
Harley and family...
Remember... Brenda has not "gone" but has merely "gone on ahead" of us down that long road. And that we will all eventually "catch up" and reunite with her in our own time.
She was a beautiful and sweet person and will be missed by anyone who had the honor of meeting and knowing her.. We are truly sorry for your loss.
She will always be with you...watching over you, protecting you, loving you...
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and there will always be a place for you in our hearts.
Brenda Robichaud
July 27, 2008
Dearest Harley
It has been many years since Brenda worked for my late husbnd and myslef (Seacoast Nets). We spoke and thought of her foundly over the years. I will always remembered what an amazingly kind, genuine, giving person she was. My very deepest sympothy goes out to you and your family. It is the greatest among us who are called to God early. I pray that your family and faith will get you though these times of grief.
Paul and Nicole Benoit
July 27, 2008
Harley and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Paul Benoit Jr and Family
Patricia (Scribner) Grey
July 27, 2008
Harley and Family; Sorry to hear about this tragic accident and your loss. With family and friends you will be able to get through this. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Patti
Tina Walker
July 27, 2008
Katie and Lisa,
While she may be gone from your touch, a mother is never gone from your heart.
.... nor a daughter from her mother's.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the two of you and your family.
With all our love,
Tina, David and Hannah
RUTH dow
July 27, 2008
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL THE LOVED ONES OF BRENDA THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO EVERYONE.RUTH WITHAM DOW
Jamie "Delisle" Horton
July 27, 2008
Jeremy and Family,
It's been a long time since we've spoken, but I just wanted to let you know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope that you can all find comfort in one another in such a tragic time.
Rachelle Burnham
July 27, 2008
From another Skowhegan to Deerfield transplant, our hearts and prayers are with you and yours. What a small world. The Burnham Family
Dolly Burnell
July 27, 2008
Harley and family
I am so sorry for your loss,may your memories and family get you through the hard times.My heart,thoughts and prayers go out to you.
sue mclaughlin
July 27, 2008
I'm so sorry to hear this shocking news...I haven't seen Brenda since we were kids, but remember your whole family, very well...My sister sent to me...I'm praying for your family in your time of loss...
Diane Bruce
July 27, 2008
To Harley,friends,& family,
My heart goes out to all of you & my prayers are with you for the Lost of Brenda.I know what it's like to loose a Loved one,for I lost my youngest brother to an automobile accident Dec.24,2007(also the youngest of eight).It's only by the grace of God that gets me through the pain.
May the good Lord give you peace and comfort,through your lost.
Diane
Maria Bertolone
July 27, 2008
I was sadden to hear about Brenda's tragic accident. She was an amazing person with a contagious gift of giving. My heart really goes out to all her family.
Again, you have my deepest sympathy.
Brenda Bonneau LaPointe
July 27, 2008
To the Goff family,
My sincerest and deepest sympathies and condolences go out to you and your family in this terrible time of tragic loss..
Jennifer Roy
July 27, 2008
May the memories you made together sustain your family during this most difficult time. You are in my prayers.
Jennifer
pat nadeau
July 27, 2008
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST. MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOURS GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY.
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