Middleton, New Hampshire
1959 - 2005
MIDDLETON – Stephen A. King, 45, died unexpectedly on February 13, 2005, in Portland, Maine. He was born February 26, 1959, in South Weymouth, Massachusetts, the son of Robert and Marilyn (Chase) King.
He graduated from Limestone High School, Limestone, Maine. He lived six years in Idaho working on a dairy farm and then as a carpenter before returning to New Hampshire where he has worked in the carpentry industry since 1983. He was currently employed by Douglas Dodd General Contractor, Inc. Stephen enjoyed outdoor life – camping, hunting, ice fishing, and motorcycling. Stephen was a very out-going person who made friends easily. One of his greatest pleasures in life was working on the pit crew of Bobby Gahan’s race team, which he did for the past several years. One of his greatest thrills was being a participant in the Richard Petty Driving Experience. He also enjoyed doing the Bikers for Babies Motorcycle Run each year.
In addition to his parents of Limestone, Maine, Stephen is survived by his daughters, Nicole and Kristin King of Caldwell, Idaho, one granddaughter, Alexis King of Caldwell, Idaho; brother Charles King and his wife, Donna, of Kittery, Maine; grandmother, Lorraine Chase of Brentwood, NH; aunts and uncles Maurice Tandy, Joe Shafer, and Deborah Archambeault of Lee, NH, Herbert and Carole Chase of Midlothian, VA, Royal and Beverly Diers of McPherson, KS, Kathleen and Rob McAnney of Pittsfiled, NH, Gary and Sheryl Rosa of Newmarket, NH, Walter and Constance King and great aunts Elsie and Ruth King all of Rochester, NH, and many cousins.
Stephen was predeceased by his grandparents Arthur Chase, Isabelle and Reginald King, and aunts Janet Shafer and Nancy Tandy.
Stephen will be greatly missed by his special companion Kimberly Quint, his many friends, and his faithful Black Lab, Paige.
Friends may call 7-9 p.m. Friday, February 18, 2005 at the Kent & Pelczar Funeral Home, 77 Exeter St., Newmarket NH. A funeral service, with the Reverend Patricia Thompson officiating, will be held on Saturday, February 19, 2005, 11:00 a.m. at the same location. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may contribute to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of NH, 66 Hanover Street 101, Manchester NH 03101, 1-603-623-9474, or a charity of their own choice.
For directions, to sign an online guestbook or for more information please visit www.kentandpelczarfh.com
"We are each of us angels with only one wing, and we can only fly by embracing one another."
Luciano de Crescenzo
Thank you for showing us such kindness and love during this difficult time. Warm Regards,
Chuck and Donna
Chuck And Donna King
April 03, 2005 | Kittery, ME
We extend our deepest appreciation to Ed and Mike Pelczar of the Kent & Pelczar Funeral Home for their caring and sympathetic concern for us during a most difficult and trying time.
Bob & Marilyn King
March 30, 2005 | Limestone, ME
We offer our sincere gratitude to everyone who sent us comforting notes of sympathy. We deeply appreciate your kind and loving remembrances of Steve.
Bob & Marilyn King
March 30, 2005 | Limestone, ME
To everyone that loved Stephen.
I will never forget the day I actually got to meet him. I had no idea what to call him. Randomly I called him my Un-uncle Steve. Needless to say that lasted for a minute. I knew that he was my uncle no matter what the blood was. I always treasured the time that my family was able to go to New Hampshire and spend time with him. He always talked very highly of his two daughters Nikki and Kristen. From what I saw he was loved by everyone that knew him. I...
Kristin Davis
March 18, 2005 | Old Lyme, CT
Dear Mr. and Mrs King,
I sit here with memories of Steve, that date back when you lived at the top of Main St. A long time ago...and remember when Steve and I first became friends, it was one of the easiest things in my life to call him my friend. Mr. King you tought me the drums and Steve was always the beat of a different drum. I feel comfort that he is now watching over us-with the smile he always had. He will be missed by all who knew him. My thoughts are with all of you during...
Tom Parent
March 18, 2005 | Fayetteville, NC
My deepest sympathies to the family & friends. I loved Steve with all my heart & he will always be a part of my life and who I am. Steve taught me so many things that my daily routine will remind me of him with every task.
Debbie Davis
March 17, 2005 | Strafford, NH
Dear Bob, Marilyn, Chuck and Family:
My sincerest sympathy goes out to all of you during this very difficult time. Life doesn't always seem fair does it? They say when a parent loses a child, it's the most painful loss they will ever endure and I'm so sorry that such a wonderful person like Stephen is no longer here to share his laughter, love and support on an earth that needs more people like him around.
It's great to see that so many people were supportive of...
Bonnie Powers Stopa-Hill
March 15, 2005 | ME
Bob and Marilyn,
My thoughts and prayers to you. Msy you keep your memories of Stephen close to your heart.
Sandra (Bell) Cyr
February 27, 2005 | Brewer, ME
Dear Mr. & Mrs. King,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I'll always have great memories of Steve from high school. Upbeat and funny, he was friendly to everyone. He will be truly missed.
God's peace to you and your family.
Gary Johnson
February 26, 2005 | Boise, ID
