FIX, Stephen E. Age 71, of Williamstown, formerly of Dorchester and Quincy, died peacefully, Tuesday April 23, 2024.

Born in Boston, he was a graduate of Boston College High School, Boston College and later, earned his PhD in English from Cornell University in 1979. He was a Professor of English at Williams College for over forty years. Loving brother of Mary Ann Skjold of Hingham. Dear uncle of Suzanne Skjold and her husband, Robert Nichols and Christine Skjold.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Divine Mercy Parish in Sacred Heart Church, 386 Hancock Street, North Quincy, on Saturday, April 27, at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Interment to follow at Saint Mary's Cemetery, West Quincy. A public Memorial Service will also be held at Williams College in June. For those who wish, donations in Stephen's memory may be made to Boston College High School Scholarship Fund, 150 Morrissey Blvd., Boston, MA 02125 or by visiting www.bchigh.edu/give

Arrangements under the direction of the Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals, 1 Independence Avenue, QUINCY. You are invited to call 617-472-6344 or visit www.thesweeneybrothers.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 25 to Apr. 26, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for Stephen FIX

10 Entries

Lindsay Rockwood Irvin, Williams Class of 1985

March 27, 2025

Just learned of Professor Fix's passing. Remembering him with such fondness. My senior year at Williams he let me do an independent study of Henry Fielding. And, since I was one of the college cartoonists for the Record at the time, set me the task of illustrating two of his novels. I have never had such fun. Professor Fix was obviously a quiet intellectual powerhouse. But I will remember him for most was his great kindness to me and his wonderful sense of humor. Much love to him. Grateful for his life and his presence in mine.

jack Dill

August 20, 2024

Steve was a classmate at BC High and a fellow Botolphian. My daughter had the great privilege of taking classes from Steve at Williams before she was aware of our earlier common source. My mentor and independent study professor at Williams was another notable man, Don Gifford. At lunch in the Faculty Club a few years ago, Steve told me that Don was a close friend and model for him as a young faculty member. Both are in the Pantheon of Great Teachers at a fine school. Think of the many whom they reached.

Dan Ketaing

May 16, 2024

I took multiple classes with Steve at Williams, from my freshman through senior years, and I dealt with his work as a dean. He was thoughtful, kind and inspiring. I think about him often, always picturing his smile and shaggy hair.

When I was back on campus a couple decades after graduating, Steve pointed out at a banquet for alumni that I stilled owed him a paper from a senior seminar.

I miss him deeply.

Steven

April 28, 2024

I´m so sad to hear of Steve´s passing. He was one of my favorite professors - one of my favorite people - at Williams. I think of him as one of George Eliot´s clergymen: gentle and wise, earthy and secretly gossipy, patient and selfless, except with more gusto.

Steve wrote an end of semester note to me my senior year telling me that it was my responsibility to take my intellectual life seriously. Whenever I felt lost in my 20s (often) I would reread it and feel some courage. His Samuel Johnson course inspired me as a reader; even decades later, I feel that inspiration.

Jim Dwyer

April 27, 2024

Dear Maryann, Suzanne, and Christine,

I extend my heartfelt sympathies to each of you during this difficult time. Please accept my sincerest condolences on the passing of Stephen. May you find solace in cherished memories and the support of those around you.

With deepest sympathy,

Jim, Tracy and Jack

Mike White

April 26, 2024

He was my high school debate partner when we won the New England High School Debate Championship together in 1970. He was a man of faith and quiet kindness. He sang at our wedding with a small chorale. He is gone far too soon. A quintessential person for others. Mike White

Tom Flynn

April 26, 2024

Steve and I were high school and college classmates and fellow academics. He was my best man and an essential presence at all important milestones in my family´s life.

Brilliant and inspiring as a teacher- scholar, he was warm, thoughtful, and witty. My son refers to him as "a gentle giant!" May he rest in peace. Ad Majorem DEI Gloriam.

With love, respect, and lifelong memories. Tom Flynn

Ellen and David Moskowitz

April 26, 2024

Dear Mary Ann and daughters,
We just read this and are so, so sad to hear about it. He was such a wonderful man, professor and brother.
With much love,
Ellen and David Moskowitz

Delia Nau

April 25, 2024

Steven Fix changed not only my daughter´s but my husband´s life , rest in power Steven Fix, I wish you I had you in my life.
Delia Bau

E Paul Colella, Ph.D.

April 25, 2024

Stephen and I were classmates at BC High ('70) and later were students in the philosophy department at Boston College. A good friend and careful and creative scholar, I am sure he leaves a legion of students behind whose lives he touched

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