Hinesville, Georgia
1957-2008
Stephen Austin Watrous, 51, of Hinesville died Wednesday, Nov. 5, at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah from injuries sustained in a automobile accident on Oct. 29.
Mr. Watrous was born in Japan on April 1, 1957, and has lived in Hinesville for the past five years, having moved her from Connecticut. Stephen was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served during the Vietnam era. He was a journeyman printer by trade and a member of the VFW. Stephen attended Christian Missionary Alliance Church in Norwich, Conn., and was an avid outdoors man.
Survivors are his spouse, Sharon A. Plummer of Hinesville; daughters and sons-in-law, Jessica and Stevenson Carlebach of Connecticut, Jennifer Watrous of Connecticut, Danielle and Corlos Mauroza of Ludowice; stepdaughter, Jeanette Griffin of Hinesville; son, Austin Watrous; stepson, Jayson Coleman, both of Connecticut; mother, Mine Watrous; brothers, Raymond and Les Watrous, all of Connecticut, sister, Lillian Minamitani of California; 12 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Friday, Nov. 7, from 6-7 p.m. at the Thomas L. Carter Funeral Home in Flemington.
Funeral services will be at 7 p.m. Friday at the chapel of the Thomas L. Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. David Daus officiating. Burial will be in the Avery-Stoddard Cemetery in Connecticut.
Thomas L. Carter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
from son inlaw, Carlos i will miss you very much. You were good to me, and i enjoyed all the time we spent together. You will be missed.
Carlos mauroza
December 03, 2008 | Danielson, CT
Stephen,
Although you have been missing from our lives since June 2005, you are now missed even more, knowing we will never seen you again on earth. I would like to thank you so much for helping me come to terms with losing our beloved son Jared. I feel so much better knowing our son is no longer alone in heaven, he is with his hero, his daddy. Now when I dream of Jared playing on the beach or by the streams with frogs, you will be beside him, protecting him, celebrating holidays in heaven...
Alison Watrous
December 02, 2008 | Voluntown
grandpa,
oh keeper of ancientknowing,whisper your wisdom to me,that i may always remember lifes scared mystery.
The stories of the grandfathers brave deeds,great and small,the progress of the faithful,who answers our good fathers calls.
The cycles and the seasons thart mark our every change,the rebirth of our visions the spirit we have reclaimed. Heretruth is the victor of the war that dwells within Bringing every humen heart to celebration on the end! grandpa you will never be...
grand daughter brooke staplins
December 02, 2008 | GA
i will always remember the good timed we shard the days at the beach, fishing, camping and most of all the times you went with me to boy scotts! grandpa you are the best and i will never forget you!
robert s.
November 28, 2008 | Hinesville, GA
popa i miss you!! the worst feeling in the world is ther one where you know you could have seen someone before they passed... I have to live with that .. But as long as Steven lived he was loved and respected by everyone who met him ... In his passing he is loved, respected, and missed by everyone who knew him.. I will see you again in this life or the next...Steven was a wonderful man.. Great father , even to those who weren't his kids... Great teacher , even to those who didn't listen......
Shawn Smallwood
November 25, 2008 | Hinesville, GA
I worked with Stephen at a printer in Old Saybrook, Ct back in the early 80's and will always remember the great times we shared. Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Dale Kelley
November 25, 2008 | Cincinnati, OH
Jayson & Austin -- I was very sadded to hear of your father's passing. He was a great father. I saw how much he loved you both, and Jared too.
Mrs. Palmer
November 19, 2008 | PVMS- Preston, CT
Dear Jessica, Jennifer, Austin, Jayson, God has taken your dad to a place where he is no longer in pain. Here are some of my memories of your dad.
Steve, my dearest friend, I will always have the fond memories when we were growing up, camping in the woods in sub-zero weather in Groton, fishing, crabbing, clamming. Jumping off the tressel into the cove off of RT 32. Driving to Newport Beach with Cindy & Annette, having cookouts together, catching a snapping turtle at Acorn Acres Campground...
Bob Cavan
November 18, 2008 | Avondale, AZ
i love you pop. i love you. i miss you. i miss you. hopefully i'll see you again one day. you saved my life man and the only way i can pay you back is to keep pushing on and keep your name and memory forever in my heart. i love you steve. you were my guardian angel and no words can describe the way i feel about you being gone. until we meet again i have to say one more time(I LOVE YOU POP!)
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