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Stephen McNally Obituary
DOVER - Stephen John McNally, also known to many as Skip, 47, of 100 Main St. Dover, passed away suddenly at his home on May 14, 2014. Steve was born on January 10, 1967 to the late John and Leona McNally.
Steve graduated Dover High School, and was an incredible athlete while in school. His love for sports followed him throughout life, as he was active in men's softball and basketball.
Steve formerly owned McNally Property Maintenance before working with Environvantage as an asbestos and hazardous waste removal specialist.
Steve loved his Fiance, Bonnie Macaulay, his family, and his friends. Steve touched the lives of countless people. Steve was incredibly grateful for the Phoenix House New Hampshire, as they helped to give him a new lease on life. Steve would give anything to anyone, even at the detriment to himself.
Steve is predeceased by his parents; his uncle, Anthony Ragunas; and his cousin Kathleen Ragunas.
Steve is survived by his loving fiancee Bonnie Macaulay and her daughters Michaela Leonard (21) and Samantha Leonard (18); his two brothers, Gary McNally and his wife Valerie of Dover, Kevin McNally and his wife Sunny of South Berwick, Maine; two nephews, Cameron John McNally (14), John William McNally (12); one niece, Amanda Lee Ann (12); six cousins, Lynn Peters, Debbie Wood, Dale Charbonaeu, John Ragunas, Anthony Ragunas, Michael Ragunas; his godson, Michael Peters; as well as his large extended group of family and friends.
The family will receive friends and loved ones for visiting hours on Monday, May 19, 2014 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Wiggin-Purdy-McCooey-Dion Funeral Home 655 Central Ave. Dover, N.H. 03820. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Inurnment will follow the memorial service at St. Mary's Cemetery in Dover, N.H.
Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the GoFundMe Account set up to defer costs: http://www.gofundme.com/97jwys, or to the Phoenix House Foundation Development Department 164 West 74th Street, 4th Floor New York, N.Y. 10023.
Online condolences may be made at www.purdyfuneralservice.com in the obituary section. Services are under the care of the Wiggin-Purdy-McCooey-Dion Funeral Home, 603-742-1017.
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Memories and Condolences
for Stephen McNally
Mark Irving
May 11, 2019
Great Man,deeply missed and thought of often. Prayers always, Mark Irving.
May 22, 2014
Gary, Kevin, Bonnie and all extended McNally family,
We were so saddened to hear of Steve's passing. He was somewhat a "fixture" in our household as a kid and I will always remember his great smile and bright eyes. I think he's definitely raising heck upstairs with Chip by now!
Our prayers are with you all at this time.
Ray and Julie (Kageleiry) Mathews
Somersworth, NH
May 21, 2014
Dear Gary and all extended McNally family (including Bonnie), I am so very saddened to hear of Steve's passing. I so remember his big smiling face and bright eyes whenever I saw him. He was somewhat an additional "fixture" growing up in our family, and we will all miss him greatly.
Our hearts and prayers are with you now.
Sincerely,
Ray and Julie(Kageleiry) Mathews.
Phil & Theresa (Ellis) Sigouin
May 21, 2014
Bonnie,
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. May your memories with Steve help you through your grief.
Nancy Hadlock
May 20, 2014
McNally family,my thoughts and prayers are with all your family at this very sad time. GOD BLESS!
Scott Landry
May 20, 2014
My condolences to Bonnie and the McNally family. A tragic loss to the whole community. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rick & Patty(Ellis) Jacques
May 20, 2014
Bonnie
So sorry for your loss of Steve. Our thoughts and paryers are with you.
Steve McCusker
May 20, 2014
McNally Family,
My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. I truly enjoyed Steve, and have great memories of him as a gifted, tough athlete who not only understood the sport he was playing but was typically the best player on the court or field. I also enjoyed talking sports with him, especially as he continued to be on the sidelines supporting Cam. He was a great guy. Please know that we are in our prayers.
Ken Lancey
May 20, 2014
Skip I am so sorry we were not at our best before you left us. But know this our friendship was unbreakable and I will always remember our time, good and bad, together. RIP my brother.
George Polychronopoulos
May 19, 2014
Words cannot express the shock and sadness. My deepest sympathy goes to the McNally family and Bonnie. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim Dunn
May 19, 2014
A short but full life. Steve, you were loved and respected. Your passing will leave many with hurting hearts. Be at peace
Michael Krassner
May 19, 2014
Rest in Peace Steve. So many great childhood memories with the McNally family. You will be missed.
Nancy Smeaton
May 19, 2014
My deepest sympathy goes out to all who loved Steve. I will always remember him as a caring, warm hearted soul. Over the many years, I've had the honor of spending holidays and special occasions with Steve at his cousin Lynn's home - so many fond memories that I will carry with me always! I am truly heartbroken over the loss and can only take comfort knowing Steve is with is parents now and he's free from pain and struggles. Rest In Peace my friend - I will miss you!
May 19, 2014
So sorry Kevin and the rest of the McNally Family, for your terrible loss Steve was a great guy God Bless you all
Jeff LeBlanc
May 19, 2014
Sorry Kevin for your lost and your families. Stephen was a great guy. God bless you all from Jeff LeBlanc and Family
carl johns
May 19, 2014
Steve was, and always will be, the guy who gave you the shirt off his back. Love you always Brother.
Jan Boyatsis
May 19, 2014
Bonnie and McNally families,
Our sincere condolences to all of you. So sad. Steve was way too young.Our thoughts are with you.
Jan and Steve Boyatsis
Jon Gale
May 19, 2014
Gary and Kevin: I am very sorry for your loss, guys. Playing nerf, wiffle-ball and hockey in the parking lot across the street from your house with the three of you and whoever else we could get to play will always be part of my DNA. Steve's spirit was electric, as all of his old friends recall.
Andre and Nanette (Warner) Bessette
May 19, 2014
Rest in peace old buddy. Tailbacks forever.
Dawn Merrill-Labrie
May 19, 2014
I am so deeply sorry to hear of Steve's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time. RIP Stephen.You were taken way too soon.
David Holcomb
May 19, 2014
Steve will be missed but not forgoten
Bob Peters
May 18, 2014
McNally Family,
Please accept my sincerest condolences. Although I hadn't seen Steve in a number of years, i will always consider him a friend. The world is a worse place without him in it.
Linda DeMeritt
May 18, 2014
Steve and I where very good friends in school. Lots of good times. Sorry for your loss. R.I.P. buddy
Marla Gelinas
May 18, 2014
I will never forget the good times. Please rest in peace Skip. Love you.lots, Marla Jean Gelinas
Becky and Jeff Fenerty
May 18, 2014
To Bonnie, your family and the entire McNally family, we are so sorry for the loss of Steve and hold all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Sherri Miller
May 18, 2014
Steve was a childhood friend from the neighborhood and in school...I haven't seen him in years and I'm sorry to hear of his passing...my sincerest condolences.
Chrissy Mawby, Weston
May 18, 2014
To Gary, Kevin and Bonnie,
I am so very sorry for the loss of Steve.My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.Steve I will never forget all the fun times we had, rest in peace my friend.
Ellen Young
May 18, 2014
Gary, Kevin and family I was so sorry to hear of Steve passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Michael Lawson
May 18, 2014
Sorry to hear of Steve's passing. Enjoyed growing up with Steve and Kevin. Thoughts and prayers to family during this time.
Vickie (Roy) Gagnon
May 18, 2014
I am very sad to hear about Steve's passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Dennis prescott
May 18, 2014
rip
Suzanne Beaupre
May 17, 2014
My thoughts, prayers, and deepest sympathy to Bonnie & the McNally Family.....Steve was loved by many and will be in our hearts forever.
Carrie Crowe
May 17, 2014
Bonnie, Jim and I were so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
Amy Burleigh Hastings
May 17, 2014
Dear Bonnie, Gary, Kevin and families...my thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. God bless all of you. RIP Stephen...
Dave & Pam Hogan
May 17, 2014
Our deepest condolences to Steve's family. Thoughts are with you. Rest in peace Steve.
Donna (Davis) Berry
May 17, 2014
Dear Gary, Kevin & Bonnie,
I am so very sorry to hear about Steve. I will ALWAYS cherish growing up with you fella's & playing outside almost every day after school! And Bonnie, it was very obvious how much in love you two were and your heart must be so very heavy. Our thoughts are with all of your families during this difficult time of sorrow.
Steve & Donna (Davis) Berry
Don and Kristin Innis
May 17, 2014
So sorry to hear about Steve you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Karen Bernier
May 17, 2014
My deepest sympathy to all family and friends,my prayers will be with you all.May he rest in peace.
Loretta Anderson
May 17, 2014
I did not know Stephen(Skip). But I do know Debra and Lynn. I understand their grief and hope they understand that he no longer suffers in this world. May God be with you and ease your pain.
Mark Irving
May 17, 2014
To Steve's family,Bonnie...losing a friend is never easy...My deepest condolences in this time of loss.
Mike, Ann, Jenn, Kim Gosselin
May 17, 2014
Gary and Kevin,
Our hearts go out to you and your families. So sorry for the loss of Steve. He will be missed very much.
Nancy Ray
May 17, 2014
Bonnie, family & friends of Steve - So very sorry to hear of your loss. It would seem he was so very happy recently having found love again with you Bonnie. I know you will miss him beyond measure. May God be with you all as you pass thru grief to healing to many wonderful happy memories. I did not know Steve but it seems he was a friend to many. I know my daughter Kim (Ray) Leake thought a lot of him. God Bless.
May 17, 2014
Rest in peace
May 17, 2014
Gary & Valerie,
Sorry for your loss, our prayers and thoughts are with you. I know it is so hard to lose a loved one.
Love you
Dad & Linda
Dave Bissonnette
May 17, 2014
So sorry for your loss Bonnie and Mcnally family. He will be missed by many.
May 17, 2014
We were like siblings my heart is broken and I will forever miss my stevie RIP love you always
Maria Martuscello
May 17, 2014
Gary, Kevin, and Bonnie I am truly heartbroken over the loss of Steve. I have not stopped thinking about all of you and your families. I am sorry for your loss.
May 17, 2014
Deepest Sympathy to Bonnie and the McNally Family GOD BLESS
Phil Boyatsis
May 17, 2014
McNally family:
My deepest sympathy on the loss of Steve. I know he has made a positive impact on many peoples lives and will continue to do so. I hope your fond memories ease the pain a little at this time. My condolences.
Roxanne Harriman
May 17, 2014
My heart aches for you Bonnie, and his family and friends,gone too soon. R.I.P my friend....
Kevin M. McNally
May 17, 2014
Stephen achieved so much during challenging times. He left this earth with a heart filled with love & peace and loved by many.
To all of us who remember and celebrate Stephen's soul...as the bibles says: "I am with you always."
Maureen (Redden) Matott
May 17, 2014
On behalf of the Redden family,please accept our deepest sympathies on the loss of Steve. The McNally-Redden friendships have spanned more than 70 plus years....they are and will ALWAYS be part of our family. All our love to Gary, Val, Kevin, Sunny, Bonnie and their children and families.
Katina Kageleiry Vance
May 17, 2014
I love you my friend. Like a brother. You are loved and missed by all.
Fred and Linda Dolan
May 17, 2014
So very saddened by this loss.He will be greatly missed in so many lives. Our thoughts of caring and sympathy go out to all. We wish all who love Steve peace of heart and comfort of mind.
Tom Guerrero
May 17, 2014
I will never forget the times we shared. You will be missed by all always and forever RIP my dear friend until we meet again.
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