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Stephen Spinks Obituary

Stephen Spinks, age 63, died Saturday, August 1, 2020. Born in Framingham, he was the son of Helen (Adam) Spinks and the late Thomas P. Spinks. Stephen was a devoted father who was an avid sportsman. Being a hockey player himself, he introduced the game of hockey to his kids and would bring them to all their practices and games. His favorite teams are the Boston Bruins and New England Patriots as well as a love for the LSU Football Team. He enjoyed sailing and working outdoors especially in the landscape industry. Throughout the years, Stephen also had a very special place in his heart for his beloved dogs, especially his German Shepherds, Beauty, Troopy, Sandy, Sticks, Radar, Cajun, Cole and Bailey. Stephen will for ever be missed by his mother, Helen, his devoted children, Samantha Nickens and her husband Bobby of Prairieville, LA and Brian Spinks of Nashua, NH. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Caroline Nickens, Stephen Allan Nickens, Jordan Nickens as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend visiting hours at the Norton Funeral Home, 53 Beech Street, Framingham on Friday from 4-7 PM. His funeral Mass will be Saturday, August 8, 2020 at 10 AM in St. Stephen Church, 221Concord St, (Rt. 126) Framingham. Private burial will take place at a later date. Due to the current health restrictions, all are required to wear a mask and maintain social distancing. To leave a message of condolence and sign the online guest book, please visit www.nortonfuneralhome. com

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Published by Bulletin & TAB from Aug. 5 to Aug. 14, 2020.

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Leslie Keefe

July 30, 2023

I think of you often. Favorite cousin, you are missed.

Victor holbrook

August 11, 2020

Rest in peace my friend.

Jay Campbell

August 10, 2020

Steve was was a kind and gentle soul and a friend to so many !!

JoEllen Jones

August 9, 2020

Helen, Samantha and Brian, I am so sorry for your loss. Steve raised 2 great kids and he was so proud of you both. He loved his grandchildren very much and would show pictures of them when he saw me outside. I hope all your happy memories help you get through these hard times. Harry and I will keep an eye on Helen, no worries about that! Take care. Out thoughts and prayers are with you all. JoEllen and Harry

Dana Rivers

August 8, 2020

Steven was an amazing man..as a coworker he always made me laugh and we shared stories about his dog Cole and my dog Max..will be forever missed but never forgotten. Sending much love and prayers for his family and friends..
RIP my friend
Love, Dana Rivers, Amy and Max

Tom Devin

August 7, 2020

I’m sorry for your loss Steve and his Father were both good guys

Michelle Boudreau

August 7, 2020

Rest In Peace Stevie
My condolences to the family

joe Davis

August 7, 2020

Steve truly cared about people and helping them. We will all miss his openness and sense of humor.

Kevin O'Donnell

August 7, 2020

I have known Stephen back when outlives lead us to our new lives, Going to Miss seeing you Sunday Nights in Holliston, Go be with all our friends who have already left. RIP to a good soul,

Jack Broderick

August 6, 2020

Spinks was a great guy always told you how it was he worked very hard
Most times working harder then guys half his age
He was always in a good mood even in during tough times at work when things didn’t always go as planned
Will miss joking around and listening to his crazy stories

Annalia Aviza

August 6, 2020

My deepest condolences to Stephen’s family, they always made him so proud. I will miss our long talks over coffee outside of Dunkin, while loving up Cole. It is a tremendous loss to our community, I will always hold him close to my heart. May God bless you and comfort you, now and forever.

Silva

August 6, 2020

Stephen was a dependable and dedicated worked. He was always there when you need him. I was lucky to have worked with him for many years. He share many photo and always talked about his kids, grandkids and his mother..he was very proud of his family (and his dog!). I will miss you every single day...Rest in peace my friend.

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Silva

August 6, 2020

Stephen was a very kind hearted person and a dedicated and dependable worker. Always there when you needed him. I'm lucky to have spent many years working with him. He always talked about his kids and grandkids and his mother..he was a proud of his family and his dogs. Rest in peace my friend .. you will be missed every single day.

peter cook

August 5, 2020

You will be missed Steve. Great guy. Haven't seen you in quite awhile, due to corona. Will probably still be looking for you at "the club", when things open up.

Jen Prisco

August 5, 2020

Steve,
You are a wonderful person and I appreciate you. I’m so sad to know you left this earth, and may you Rest In Peace. You are a selfless, caring person and truly helps others any time

Paul Sferrazza

August 5, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Chip

August 5, 2020

So sorry to hear this! What a great guy! LSU's biggest fan! He was always so proud of his dogs! He will be truly missed! RIP, Brother! God bless you!

Paul and Norma Satterlee

August 5, 2020

Praying for the family!!

TED DONAHUE

August 5, 2020

Steven was a very good friend , we use to talk a lot and would usually meet on a Sunday night along with other nights with a group of people and laugh and harass each other but all in fun. Stevie was a dependable person, each time I would ask the group if anyone could help me out Stevie would be the first to say YOU KNOW I WILL BE THERE and he was!! Stevie had a huge heart , a very caring person Always trying to help others !!!! I am very sad that Stevie will not be with us , but I along with a lot of other have a lot of fawn memories of all of us together !!!!! Farewell my good friend you will always remain in My thoughts and prayers And will be missed. RIP UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN !!!!!

Mariellen Maguire

August 5, 2020

Helen, Brian and Sam,

My thoughts and prayers are with you all and Stephen. I am so sadden to hear of his passing. If Stephen would see me or John outside, he would always take the time to stop for a quick hello, or at times along talk about work, the weather, sports, and family. I know John and I will certainly miss seeing him and mostly our talks.

Tracey Taylor

August 5, 2020

I would like to say he was a really good brother in-law I enjoyed watching him and Brian playing hockey he is a sweet person and will always remember him always and will be missed love always your sister in law

Grace

August 5, 2020

I am so glad that God saw for me to know a wonderful angel like Steve. The first thing I always see when he approaches are those dancing blue eyes, wonderful smile, and one of his beloved German Shepherds
I grew up with Rex, a German Shephard who was part of my life, he has been gone for a long time. I saw Rex every time Steve and his wonderful friends were around making me know that Rex lives on, bringing joy to my day.

REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND

Gary Bertuzzi

August 5, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Some of my best memories is of us just hanging out listening to records when we kids

Leslie Keefe

August 5, 2020

Favorite cousin Stevie we will all miss you terribly.

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