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Stephen Dore Obituary
1957 - 2015
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. & Vassalboro - Stephen passed away unexpectedly and suddenly on March 3, 2015, in Albuquerque, N.M. He was born on July 8, 1957. Steve graduated from Cony High in 1978 in Augusta.
He was a volunteer firefighter for the city of Vassalboro for approximately 20 years. He worked for the American Red Cross in Maine as a volunteer after he got hurt from driving 18-wheeler. He had been employed by Sandia Casino until he became disabled.
He was a generous man to everyone. He had kind words to everyone that needed that little lift in life or a strong hug. He loved going to the kids' sports throughout their school years. He enjoyed spending time with his family back in Maine every summer. Steve always enjoyed being outdoors, it didn't matter what he was doing he always enjoyed it.
Always a steadfast New England sports fan, some of his last conversations with family were about the hope that springs eternal with a new Red Sox season. Enjoy the view from Heaven, Steve. The Sox need an angel.
He loved living in New Mexico, but Steve never lost touch with his Maine roots, and kept in touch with the east coast world online, often updating his Maine friends and relatives with news and events going on around them they were not even aware of yet. And, in character with his kind heart, never judging anyone for being behind the times.
He was a great husband and father to his two children; he was never seen as a stepfather to them, always a father. He will always be loved and missed. He was predeceased by his father Gerald Dore. He leaves and will always be lovingly remembered by his wife Diane of 29 years; sons Andrew from Carver, Mass., Daniel from Albuquerque; his mother Phyllis Dore from Vassalboro; siblings: sister Margaret Lawrence, husband Mike of Fayette, brother Gerald Dore Jr. and partner Mira of Tavernier, Fla., brother Robert Dore and wife Cindy of Vassalboro, brother Richard Dore and wife Jodi of China, brother William Dore and partner Tammy, and brother John Dore of Vassalboro.
Condolences can be sent to Diane Dore at 9501 Desert Pine Ave SW, Albuquerque, N.M. 87121. Please visit Steve's online guest register at www.riversidefunerals.com. Arrangements entrusted to Riverside Funeral Home, 225 San Mateo NE, Albuquerque, N.M. (505)764-9663.
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Diane Dore
February 27, 2020
It's been 5 years that you have gone to heaven. Seems like it just happen. There isn't a day that I don't think of you. We had 29 years of good times. I often think of the times that we just took a ride to the coast or the mountains in Northern Maine. Here in New Mexico rides consisted of just going that a way. Always surprised of the not knowning where we were. There has been so much that has happen to me since you left that I had to deal with, but I knew that you were not far away to help me. Miss you so much. Your loving wife Diane
Maggie Widell
March 14, 2015
Bill we are very sorry for your loss. When you lose a sibling you lose a part of your childhood. You have an angel to help guide you now.
March 13, 2015
Peggie & family, I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts. May good memories comfort you.
Jan Clowes
Doree Austin
March 12, 2015
Diane -
I was so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. We grew up in the Riverside section of Vassalboro and the Dores were always an active part of Riverside life - from Riverside school, to 4-H, to the Volunteer Fire Dept. Steve was younger than me, so we didn't know each other well growing up, but that didn't stop him from friending me on Facebook and I always looked forward to his posts. The Dores are good people and it is sad to have Steve go...But now he's got the best seats for the Red Sox.
Blessings to your family.
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Wendy Buck
March 12, 2015
Diane so sorry for your loss. Prayers are with you and your family.
Lis Peaslee-Bowman
March 10, 2015
So sorry to hear of Steve's passing. Very fond memories with the Dore Family growing up in Vassalboro. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Diane Dore
March 9, 2015
We had 29 years of a good marriage. We have seen each other in our good times and bad times. But we have always been together through it all. I miss you so much. You gave me so much courage in my life that now it seems very empty. I know that I will get though this with all the memories that we shared. Keep being my Angel until we meet again. Your wife always.
Mike & Patty Lucas
March 9, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
March 9, 2015
Rick & Jodi
We are sorry for the loss. Our prayers are with you! Take Care
Love Debbie & Craig Wadleigh
March 9, 2015
Phyllis, Peggy, Mike and the Dore family.....very sorry to read about Steve's passing. My prayers to you all for your loss of this terrific gentleman.
Jamie Morrill
Robyn (Greene) Foss
March 8, 2015
Dear Peggy and family,
My sincere sympathy to you all.
Melissa Winchenbach
March 8, 2015
So very sorry to hear of Steve's passing. My condolences to the family.
Steven and Leah Jackson
March 8, 2015
Our thoughts are with you, sorry for your loss.
March 8, 2015
Phyllis and Family,we are sorry to hear that Steve has passed.You are in our thoughts and prayers. The Braleys(Sandra, Susan and Sheryl)
Gail Austin Skelton
March 8, 2015
My condolences to the Dore family.
Caladra & Francisco
March 8, 2015
Steve we will miss you our Condolences and prayers to Diane and the family Steve has a special place in our hearts.
March 8, 2015
Phyllis and family, please know that you are being thought of in this most difficult time. Good memories allow folks to live forever in our minds. Dick and Linda Jerolmon
Scott Brown
March 8, 2015
For the entire Dore family I am sorry for your loss,Steve was a very nice person.He is with another nice person now--Gerry
Rhonda Picard
March 6, 2015
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Lisa Sirois
March 6, 2015
My good friend Steve Dore my not be here on earth but we know for sure he is in heaven, Steve was a kind and loving person as you all know and he will be sadly missed but never forgotten. My prayers and thoghts go out to my dear live long friend Diane and her two wonderful sons, stay strong for each other as you all go through this big change in your lives. God bless!
Denise Sanchez
March 6, 2015
Daniel, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Daniel Dore
March 6, 2015
Dad we miss you and we will always love you ... You were a grea father who put everyone ahead of yourself. You'll be cherished by everyone and we know you are looking down on us everyday smiling and protecting us.
Catherine LoGrasso
March 6, 2015
To the Dore Family, my condolences on the loss of your beloved Steve. You all now have a special Angel watching over you! God Bless your family!
Betty Fay Dore Simpson
March 6, 2015
Thinking of all of you he will be missed
Jane Dumas
March 6, 2015
Bob, I am so sorry to here about the passing of your Brother. God Bless you and your family. Jane
Lisa Johnson
March 6, 2015
Daniel and family: My condolences on the loss of your dad. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Connie McCord
March 6, 2015
Phyllis and Family - I am so very sorry to hear of Steve's passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers in this trying time
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