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FALMOUTH - Horace Donaldson Stephens died peacefully at his home Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2005.
He was born April 3, 1934 in Pittsfield Mass, a son of Rev. John U. and Louise Koons Stephens. Horace was graduated from The Lawrenceville School,Princeton University, and from John Hopkins with a M.A.T.
He was a math and computer teacher for many years at Tabor Academy, Shadyside Academy, and Waynflete School. One of his proudest accomplishments was introducing computer classes for students in each of these schools in the 1960s and 70s.
He also was a software designer in the field of directional drilling of oil. He later formed Houston Directional Software in Houston Texas,and ran the company until his retirement.
He is predeceased by parents of Ogunquit; brother Wade of Lawrenceville, N.J.; and an infant son.
Horace is survived by his cherished wife of 48 years, Susan Lund Stephens of Falmouth; five children; eight grandchildren, and extended family.
Horace took great joy and delight in all of his grandchildren. He accepted his illness with grace and good humor and never complained. While we are deeply saddened that he is gone from us, we are relieved that his struggle with lung disease is over.
His children are Carolyn Stephens of Portland with husband James Flanagan and daughter Anna Flanagan; Robert Stephens of Blue Hill with wife Tina and children Lorna, Matthew, and Kathleen; John Stephens of Slovenia with wife Magda and son Adam Horace; Jennifer Stephens of Missoula, Mont., with husband James Driver and children Sydney, James, and Nathan Driver; and daughter, Emily Stephens of Portland.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 21 at 1 p.m., at Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Route 88, Falmouth.
The family would like to offer a special thank you to Dr. Rebecca Hemphill and to VNA Home Health Care for such personal and compassionate care.
If friends wish, in lieu of flowers a gift in Horace's name may be made to:
VNA Home Health Care
50 Foden Rd.
South Portland, Maine 04106
or
VNAhomehealthcare.org
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Lisa Reed McLeod
January 3, 2006
Dear Stephens Family,
I was so sad to hear about the loss of your father and husband! Horace Stephens was an incredible teacher who I will always remember with great enthusiasm. I had Mr. Stephens as an instructor at Waynflete while in the 7th and 8th grade. I was friends with Carrie during that time but lost contact her after I left Waynflete. I wanted to express my appreciation to Mr. Stephens for his influence on me in computers. I am just sorry I didn’t get to express them to him before his passing.
He had one computer set up for students to experiment with and I took many opportunities to use it. This was the beginning of my passion in computers. I continued my experiences with computers at Deering High School, USM, and USAF but always remember my first experience introduced by Mr. Stephens. I currently work at Southern Maine Community College in the IT Department and also teach several computer courses as well. I attribute my successes in the computer field to my initial exposure by Horace Stephens. He was a wonderful and inspiring teacher. I will always remember him with gratitude and appreciation. I have wondered many times the whereabouts of Mr. Stephens, Carrie, and the family. I was not aware that they were here still in Maine since I had many years ago, been told that they had moved out of state. I regret not getting in touch with him before his passing. I lost my own father this summer and know the void he has left in my life. I just wanted you to know that Mr. Stephens touch many students’ lives, especially mine, with his caring, wisdom, and passion for teaching. I am glad to have known him and had him for a teacher. I will carry with me my memories of him and only hope to be as great a teacher as him.
My deepest sympathy and God Bless!
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