Stephen Michael Poulson

POULSON, Stephen Michael Stephen Michael Poulson, 55, of North Granby, beloved husband of Sherry (Breiding) Poulson, passed away on Sunday, (October 17, 2004) at home after a courageous six year battle with cancer. Born in Lakeview, MI, son of Jewell and Darleen (Baird) Poulson of Lakeview, MI, he had lived in Columbus, OH, Kentucky and Iowa before moving to North Granby eight years ago. Stephen graduated from Lakeview High School and received his BA and MBA at Western Michigan University. He was employed as an Advertising Executive and Account Supervisor at Lang Durham Inc. of Farmington. An avid outdoorsman, hunter and fisherman, he traveled to many states to hunt and fish. He was a member of the Suffield Sportsman's Club, The Hartford Gun Club and The North Granby Barbeque Society, and attended, with his family, The First Congregational Church in Granby. Besides his wife and parents, he is survived by two sons, Colin M. Poulson, 15, and Wyatt E. Poulson, 8, both at home. He is also survived by two brothers, Dave and his wife Mary Poulson of Pierson, MI, and Tim Poulson of Lakeview, MI; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Susan Poulson. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2 p.m., at the First Congregational Church, 219 North Granby Rd., Granby, with the Rev. Bridget Hughes and the Rev. Dan Schroeder officiating. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Colin M. and Wyatt E. Poulson Education Fund, c/o Fleet Bank, 25 East Granby Rd., Granby, CT 06035. The family would like to thank the Farmington Valley VNA for their care and compassion. Hayes-Huling & Carmon Funeral Home, Granby, has care of arrangements.