Name: Visitation for Stephen J. Cain
Start: 2018-01-05T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
Location: LaVigne Funeral Home and Cremation Services

Stephen J. Cain

Burlington - Due to the inclement weather the services for Stephen Cain are being delayed a week. The visitation are now Friday January 12 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at LaVigne Funeral Home and Cremation Service, and the Mass of Christian is now on Saturday January 13 at 11:00 AM at Christ the King Catholic Church.

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Published by The Burlington Free Press on Jan. 4, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Stephen Cain

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23 Entries

Tomas Dubie

December 23, 2023

Steve was my best friend for years in Burlington. I learned alot about human nature, and how to treat people. I'll have a beer soon at the Pub in Steve's honor.

Joan Pentkowski

December 23, 2019

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

Anne Erwin Cohn

January 13, 2018

To the Cain Family, Art and I are saddened by your loss and the accompanying grief. Warm thoughts and condolences to you all.

John Snow

January 11, 2018

I was so saddened to learn yesterday of Steve's passing. I have not seen Steve much in recent years but retain vivid and fond memories of him during our time together at UVM and the following few years when he would from time to time drop in on our lives.
A stalwart of the "Mason 5" gang Steve was a center of energy for many of us at UVM and our introduction to the delights and perils of Burlington. He introduced us to all the local spots ( North Street bars) and was point man on our late night runs to "The Lure" to get a burger and a bag of fries while Nector was closing up.
He loved to play guitar and had his own, inimitable version of "Return to Sender" that I can still hear today.
Steve loved Burlington and, while it has been years since I have seen him, it was always a comfort to know that he was somewhere downtown mixing with the people he loved. It will not be the same without him.
Requiescat in pacem, my friend.
jack

January 10, 2018

God Bless You Steve, Tad

Tad Cheeseman

January 10, 2018

So,Old CainO has passed on.....Well, he was unique and a nice guy.....sincere.....S'long Steve

T. Harrigan

January 5, 2018

My deepest sympathies to the Cain family at this time. Steve was a very good friend of mine and my high school class president. Sorry to say I had not much contact with him lately but on occasion I would run into him in downtown Burlington, he always knew my name and always had a tip for me on the best place to eat here in DC. I will never forget him and I am deeply saddened at his passing.

MJ Smith

January 3, 2018

Stevie was a kind soul. He had a way of brighten your day, no matter what. After I left the pub, I eventually began working at Dot's Market, and when Stevie moved into the neighborhood, I always looked forward to him stopping in for his morning coffee. He always had words of kindness and love towards myself and my family! And his jokes were great, in that Stevie kinda way.

Brittney Akerley

January 2, 2018

I'll always remember Stevie's contagious laugh and friendly attitude in the kitchen at the Vermont Pub and Brewery. My morning shifts were always made brighter when I'd be welcomed in by his warm "good mornings" and treated to a few of his jokes throughout the day. May his warmth and energy live on in the people who were lucky enough to know him.

Bob Conlon

January 2, 2018

I'm going to miss Steve's visit on Church Street out in front of Leunigs. He always had a joke and was a joy to visit with. Condolences to his family and many friends

Tomas Dubie

January 2, 2018

Steve was my best friend and roommate, after my divorce in 95 I rented an Apt. In the old north end and needed help with rent, Steve was their to help. We also worked at a two downtown restaurant in Burlington. He enjoyed spending time with my children as they grew older. We had a lot of good times going to the baseball games and just talking. Steve was by far the best friend I ever had.

Sarah Carpenter

January 2, 2018

Dear Cains -

I was so sad to hear of Stevie's passing. I have such fond memories of all our years as neighbors and friends - and all the commotion the Carpenters and Cains could cause on Cliff St.!!! I haven't seen Stevie much in the last few years, but when I bumped into him he would go out of his way to say hello. We would reminisce and catch up on politics, and as you say he was always optimistic and cheerful despite the trials and tribulations of the day. He will be missed.

My best wishes and love to the family,

Garrison Nelson

January 2, 2018

Steve was my student at UVM and easily one of the most cheerful students that i had in class. In 1974, we worked closely on the US House campaign of his uncle former Burlington Mayor Frank Cain. No one worked harder on that campaign. Later, we both held staff positions in US Senator Pat Leahy's Washington office.

Steve loved his work helping Vermonters and those were some of the happiest years of his life.

Rest in peace, good friend..

Garrison Nelson

Garrison Nelson

January 1, 2018

Steve Cain was one of my UVM political science students. Although Steve was not the highest achiever in my courses, he was easily the most personable. We spoke often of his interest in Vermont politics and the exploits of his father and his uncle Frank who had been mayor of Burlington before Gordon Paquette. This was a time when Burlington was run by the large Irish and French families -- the McNeils, the Mahoneys, the Leddy, the MckKenzies, the Pomerlaus, and the Cains. I remember when the last McNeil married the last McKenzie and declared that the circle of clan intermarriage had been finally closed.

I was relatively new to UVM and to Burlington politics bu it was 1974 and both the US Senate and the US House seats were open. Pat Leahy jumped into the Senate race before Senator Aiken formally retired upsetting Mrs. Aiken but also preventing Governor Tom Salmon from entering the contest. The House contest had multiple contenders but Frank Cain was considered the likely Democrat against ex-Attorney General Jim Jeffords.. Ex-Governor Phil Hoff assigned me to the Cain campaign and I got to work closely with Steve.

The smart money was on US Rep. Dick Mallary beating Pat Leahy in the Senate contest but Frank Cain winning the nomination and the election over Jeffords. While Patrick mounted an energetic statewide campaign, Frank was content to remain in his office turning down multiple requests from Tim O'Connor to campaign downstate.

No one worked harder on the Cain campaign than Steve. But Frank was well aware that relocating a family of ten children to Washington DC would be an expensive logistical nightmare and he refrained from active campaigning. I remember him being the most relieved man at the Democratic victory party at the Ramada.

Patrick won that night and I would join his staff in DC the following September and shortly thereafter Steve would join us in DC. I returned to UVM in June, 1975. Steve remained in DC and had some of the best years of his life responding to the needs of fellow Vermonters. He was happy and productive. Too bad he could not have had more years like those.

Thanks, Steve for the joy you brought to so many of us and please rest in peace.
Professor Garrison Nelson.

Robert Blohm

January 1, 2018

My condolences to Connie and the Cain family. I enjoyed your brother Steve's pleasant nature when I was in his presence.

January 1, 2018

Great neighbor's and friends--so much fun growing up in your backyard, astonished by the telephone room, loved Larry's drums, Snoopy and Star Farm Beach. I am so sorry to read this. It's been years but feels like yesterday. With love and sadness for Steve's family and friends. Jen Wool

AnnaMaie Charlebois

January 1, 2018

I am so sorry Steve has left us here on the physical plain but a light like Steve' will never dim. Keep those memories in your hearts forever. Much love to all of the family and friends that will truly miss him.

Sandy McGregor

January 1, 2018

My deepest condolences to the entire family and friends!

Joan Pentkowski

January 1, 2018

Larry and Cara - my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.

David Call

January 1, 2018

May you rest in peace love the call family

David Holton

January 1, 2018

Steve worked for me in Simpson Dining Hall at the University of Vermont when I was the student manager.
Steve and I have remained friends our whole lives.
My condolences to your entire Family.
David Holton

M C

December 31, 2017

Im sorry for your loss. My Warmest Condolences go out to the family and friends of stephen. May you find Comport from the encouraging words found at 1 Thessalonians 4:14

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