Stephen C. Ladd

FRAMINGHAM Stephen C. Ladd, 61, died peacefully surrounded in the comfort of his family on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Boston on May 30, 1946, the son of the late George F. and Catherine (Cochran) Ladd. Stephen is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Diane C. (Crenshaw) Ladd of Framingham. He was the devoted father of Thomas R. Ladd his wife, Heather, and their daughter, Rosalie Diane Ladd, all of Wellsboro, Pa., Kelly Ladd Bishop and her husband, Seth, of Framingham and Scott G. Ladd of Framingham; also survived by his brothers, George P. Ladd and his wife, Dora, of Ocean Springs, Miss., Robert J. Ladd and his wife, Peggy, of Hampton Beach, N.H. and Paul F. Ladd and his wife, Jackie, of Natick. Stephen has resided in Framingham for the past 30 years and spent his youth in Boston. He was a graduate of Catholic Memorial High School and received his BS in electrical engineering from Northeastern University. Stephen proudly served his country for several years with the National Guard. Stephen had a long and distinguished career as an electrical engineer and retired from Agere Systems, Inc. He was a member of the Trinitarian Congregational Church of Wayland and served on the Missions Committee and as an usher. He greatly loved his church and had a strong and committed devotion to his faith. He was an avid bicycle enthusiast, enjoyed country music and was a financial wiz. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather to his family who deeply loved him. Visitations will be held on Friday, Feb. 8, from 7 to 9 p.m., only at the John C. Bryant Funeral Home, 56 Pemberton Rd (off Rte. 30), Wayland. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 9, at 10 a.m., at Westgate Church, 100 Winter St. (off Rte. 30), Weston. Interment will be in Edgell Grove Cemetery in Framingham. In lieu of flowers, his family requests memorial gifts in his memory be sent to U.S. Foundation for Children of Haiti, P.O. BOX 521171, Tulsa, OK 74152, att: Gladys Thomas-Noel, which supports infant orphanages in Haiti.