Wilmer Stevens

Wilmer Stevens Died April 24, 2011 Port Jefferson NY-Wilmer Thomas (Bill) Stevens, 69, passed away, April 24, 2011 at the Good Shepherd Hospice Center in Port Jefferson, NY after a lengthy battle with cancer. He leaves his wife Elizabeth (Walicki) Stevens of Long Island, his daughter Tracy; sons James and Mark; step daughters Kimberly and Jennifer; step son Matthew; their respective spouses; as well as ten loving grandchildren. Born and raised in Nahant, Massachusetts the son of Wilmer P. and Clara B. Stevens, Bill was a longtime resident of Norwich, CT. After graduating from Lynn English High School in Lynn, MA, he attended Lyndon State College in Vermont, graduating in 1966 with a Degree in Education. Later, Bill earned his Masters and Sixth Year Degree in Education from Rhode Island College. Bill fulfilled his passion for youth education, as a Teacher and Administrator for the Preston, Norwich and Woodbury Connecticut Schools Districts. Having served on the Norwich Board of Education for many years, Bill was a revered and respected member of the community. He prided himself on his dedication to those he served and "all his kids". A talented player, Bill was a staple at the Steve Armstrong Clay Tennis Courts in Norwich. He was also an integral part of running the Southern New England Tennis Tournaments held there annually. A natural athlete, along with tennis, Bill was an avid skier and golfer. Funeral Services will be held today at 10 A.M., at Infant Jesus Roman Catholic Church, in Port Jefferson. A private burial is planned. Donations can be made in Bill's memory to Good Shepherd Hospice in Port Jefferson, NY.