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Steven Emery Obituary
1955 - 2016
DETROIT - Steven Douglas Emery, 61, died at his home on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, in Detroit.
Steve was born on August 18, 1955, in Hartland, the son of the late Philip and Jean (Huard) Emery.
Steve proudly served as the Police Chief for the town of Pittsfield for 25 years. He was involved with Hooked on Fishing in the school system, a program dedicated to teaching the kids to live a healthy lifestyle and to deal with the challenges facing them in their daily lives.
Steve was a proud father and grandfather. He loved his family and enjoyed being with them. He liked hunting, fishing and four wheeling. He had a great sense of humor and a love for all animals. He was a member of the Sebasticook Valley Elks Lodge #2713 in Pittsfield for many years.
He is survived by his companion, Karen Baker of Detroit; his daughters, Tiffany Lackie-Ketcham and husband, Harold, of Pittsfield and Allyson Emery of Skowhegan, sons, Jacob and Joshua Baker; grandchildren, Mariah, Kenneth and Kohana; siblings, Leon Emery and wife, Denise, of Litchfield, Allen Emery and wife, Kimberly, of Ohio, Julie Belanger and husband, Thomas of Winslow and Patti Johndro of St. Albans; mothers of his daughters, Cindy Emery and Mary Marshall; mother-in-law, Betty Corson; his hunting buddies, Scott Harriman, John Curtis, J.J. Curtis and Scott Wilson and so many more; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members and friends.
He was predeceased by his parents; infant children, Bobbi Jean and Steven D. Emery Jr; and brother, Leo.
The family will receive friends from 5 - 8 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, at the Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, Pittsfield. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 3, at the funeral home with Pastor Matt Bagley officiating. A committal will immediately follow at the Village Cemetery, Peltoma Avenue, Pittsfield. A gathering will follow at the Elks Lodge and all are welcome.
To leave a message of kindness for the family, please visit www.shoreynichols.com. Care has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, Pittsfield.
Should friend desire, memorial contributions may be given to:
American Heart Association
51 US Route 1, Suite M
Scarborough, ME 04074
in Steve's memory
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Memories and Condolences
for Steven Emery
Myranda Faulkner
November 3, 2016
my deepest condolences to steve's family friends and this whole town.. not one person have i met that hasn't had a wonderful thing to say about steve. Especially his children my heat aches for you all and just know he will always be with you in spirit <3
November 3, 2016
So sorry for your loss. May the God who gives hope and peace be with all of you.
Rom. 15
November 2, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. I really wanted to be there for the services, but I have a broken hip. I enjoyed talking to Steve about
fishing and hunting. I will also miss miss passing him heading to work, again I am sorry for you, and Pittsfield's loss. Buffy
Pittsfield
November 1, 2016
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
American Heart Association
October 31, 2016
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always
October 31, 2016
So sorry for your loss. May God's promises outweigh your grief.
Evan Hansen
October 31, 2016
RIP God Bless
nancy corson
October 31, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Timothy Culbert
October 31, 2016
To the Emery family:
On behalf of the Maine Retired Troopers Organization, we offer our condolences and wish you all peace at this time. Steve will always be remembered as "one of the good guys". Steve has earned his wings and may he rest in eternal peace.
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