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Steven Ennis Obituary
1965-2013 SUNDERLAND Steven Eric Ennis, 48, a lifelong resident of Sunderland died Saturday December 7, 2013 following a brief illness at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. The son of Paul and Anna (Hill) Ennis, Steve was born in Bennington on Feb. 24, 1965. He attended Sunderland Elementary School and was a 1983 graduate of Arlington High School. For many years he had worked as a lineman for Verizon. After leaving the company he established a lawn care business serving many customers throughout the area with his quality work. He had a passion for fishing which he shared with his brother , Paul, Uncle Dick and his parents. Together, Steve and Paul owned their fishing boat, "Killing Time" which they used successfully in several tournaments. In 1990, Steve landed a record 24 lb., 6 ounce Brown Trout in Lake Ontario. He also enjoyed fishing for King Salmon. He loved hunting deer, especially in Maine where he had bagged several big bucks and duck hunting with his trusty old black lab, Zeus. Steve was an avid horseshoe player and enjoyed country music. In the winter in addition to plowing, he loved to make maple syrup with his brother and father at the family sugar house. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post 69, Arlington. Steve leaves his parents, Paul and Anna Ennis; brother, Paul Ennis Jr.; niece, Sara Ennis and her son, Aiden, all of Sunderland; many uncles, including Dick Goddard; aunts and cousins. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 11 at 11 a.m. at the Arlington Chapel of the HANSON WALBRIDGE SHEA FUNERAL HOME. Burial will follow in Ira Allen Cemetery. A memorial reception will follow the burial service at the Arlington American Legion. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. when the family will be present. Memorial gifts may be made to the Arlington Fire Department or Arlington Rescue Squad in care of Hanson Walbridge & Shea Funeral Home, P.O. Box 528, Arlington, VT 05250. To send condolences, visit www.sheafuneralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Steven Ennis
Joanne and Harry Rice
January 11, 2014
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Joanne and Harry Rice
Tera Wason (Ennis)
December 14, 2013
Uncle Paul and Aunt Anna,
So sorry for your loss. I remember visiting you, Paul Jr and Steve while younger with my dad David. Steve will be greatly missed by many. May his memory burn strong in all our hearts
Mitch & MJ Vincelette
December 14, 2013
Paul and Anna, Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
There are no words I can come up with to say how We feel about the loss of a friend, And your loss of a son.
Dave & Debbie Ennis
December 12, 2013
Paul,Anna and Paul Jr.,we are sorry to hear that steve passed,we were traveling when we heard it,our condolences to all the family.
Dawn Sheldon
December 11, 2013
Paul,Anna and Paul, I am so sorry to hear about Steven. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Shari (Militzer) Owens
December 10, 2013
So sorry to hear of Steve's passing. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Melissa Smith & Family
December 10, 2013
Dear Anna & Paul Sr, Paul Jr & Family, We were all so very saddened to hear of Steve's passing. Our sincerest condolences to you all. He and his spirit will be greatly missed. He was always willing to lend a helping hand responding to his community of neighbors ~ always thoughtful, genuine & sincere. Our thoughts & prayers are of you at this most difficult time.
Denny & Donna Young
December 10, 2013
To Paul, Anna, Paul Jr,We were saddened to read of Steve's passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this time.
Brenda Torrey Mcdonald
December 10, 2013
We have been family for so long. Much of my childhood centered around the Hill family farm. Steve was the son of my cousin Anna and her husband Paul. In the early years of our married lives we spent so much time together camping with all the children, snowmobiling,sugaring, and having suppers together. All such good memories. Anna and Paul have visited us in AK and we had hoped Steve would come sometime. Everyone will miss him and we are thinking of the family with sadness and much love. Harvey and Brenda Torrey McDonald
Glenn and Brenda Crofut
December 10, 2013
Anna, Paul and family
So sorry to hear of your devastating loss. words can not begin to express how very sorry we all are. Please know we are thinking and praying for your family.
Louis Midura
December 10, 2013
Dear Paul, Anna, and Paul. Patty and I want to express our deepest sympathies on the passing of Steve. There are no words other than that we are so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and give you peace~ Lou & Patty Midura
Betsy & Peter Pratt
December 10, 2013
Paul, Anna, Paul Jr.,
Words cannot express how sad we feel for the loss of Steven. We will hold onto our fun memories with Steve, Paul and Rick Goddard. Stevie always had a smile for everyone.
Steve and Marilyn Bliss
December 10, 2013
Anna and Paul, Having gone through the passing of our son last year, we are so aware of your feelings at this time. We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Deanna Putnam
December 10, 2013
Paul and Anna, I am very sorry to hear of your families loss. Steven will be missed.
Michael & Denise Hall
December 10, 2013
Dear Anna, Paul, and family, our sincere condolence on Steve's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Marylou Rivera
December 10, 2013
Anna, Paul, Paul Jr. and family, my thoughts are with you. Letting go is never easy, but you were there with Steven to the very end. He is loved and he knows that. May you find comfort in your memories of Steve.
Brett Torrey
December 9, 2013
May you rest in piece cousin Steve and leave only precious memories with family. Many fond memories of times w you down on the farm when we were young.
All the Torreys have you in our prayers.
Rev. Claire L. North
December 9, 2013
My Dear Anna, Paul, and Paul Jr.,
I am so sorry for the loss of your son and brother. He left his mark in the world doing so many things he loved with the people he enjoyed. May the love of your family and friends sustain you and surround you in the time to come, on the days when grief is sharpest.
Love and Solace,
December 9, 2013
Freda @ I are sorry to read about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Nelson@Freda Berry
Ginny Waite-Hosley
December 9, 2013
Dear Ennis family, I am saddened to hear of Steve's passing. I have many great memories of him from high school, such a nice guy with a friendly smile. My mom was always grateful for his help at her home in Sunderland. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Amy Jo and Bob Montgomery
December 9, 2013
Dear Ennis Family,
We are saddened to hear the news of Steve's passing. It was always fun to talk with him about hunting and fishing experiences. Prayers to your family for strength.
Jonathan Ross
December 9, 2013
My condolences to Steve's family and friends. He was a big help to my mother there in Sunderland.
Cheryl Fox
December 9, 2013
So sorry to hear of your family's great loss of Steven. Loss is an expected part of life but no loss is easy. May you find strength in his memories he made with you for times like this. Blessing to you & all of the family.
Dennis and Brenda Pickering
December 9, 2013
To the Ennis Family,
So sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are to you all.
Judith Krum
December 9, 2013
Sorry to hear of the passing of Steven. I always have a difficult time learning of the death of one of my former students. Sending prayers to all his family.
Lee & Robin Brownell
December 9, 2013
Our heartfelt condolences go out to your family. Steve will be missed by many.
Rich and Kathy Hayden-Maddaloni
December 9, 2013
Dear Paul, Anna and Family,
We were very sad to learn of Steve's passing, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Darlene M. Young
December 9, 2013
Dear Mr and Mrs Ennis and family:
So sorry to hear about Steven. The world has lost a great person. Remembering you in my thoughts and prayers.
December 9, 2013
Dear Ennis Family, we are so sorry for your loss.Keeping you all in our prayers!
Scott & Colleen York
December 9, 2013
Sugaring will never be the same without our good friend and neighbor Steve. We are so sorry for his family and for all of us.
Laurie Reed
December 9, 2013
Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
charlie and gloria moffitt
December 9, 2013
our sympathy to the Ennis family,sorry for your loss of Steven.
mary~john ward
December 9, 2013
Our thoughts are with you all. So sorry for your loss.
Ginny and Tony Bacon
December 9, 2013
Dear Ennis Family, so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. Our thoughts are with you all during this time of sorrow. Our prayers are with you and the family.
Scott & Colleen York
December 9, 2013
Sugaring will never be the same without our good friend and neighbor. We will miss Steve greatly and am so sorry for his family and for all of us.
Connie Curtis
December 9, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Brian Sallisky
December 9, 2013
With greatest sympathy to Steve's family. He was great person and a true friend.
Kevin & Michelle Cone
December 9, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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