Christopher Stevens

Christopher Stevens of Malden, MA died on March 11, 2026 at the age of 53. He is remembered as a son, a husband, a friend, and a smartass.

Chris was born in July, 1972. He grew up in Malden with his loving parents and sister. His fondness for nature, solitude, and creative problem solving caused him to be misunderstood by many of his peers. During his 10th summer, he read Sun Tzu's The Art of War. He used this new-found understanding to shape his own destiny with cunning and strategy.

As an adult, Chris spent several years avoiding daylight and developing his extraordinary reflexes and night vision while working nightclub security. In the 90s, he was well known to those in the Boston goth scene and as a member of the local Rocky Horror Picture Show cast. He was know for his charisma, wit, and wealth of esoteric knowledge.

He met his wife, Hannah in 2004. They were friends, roommates, and coworkers for several years before they finally became a couple, which Chris claimed was all according to his long plan. They were married in 2012, and they remained devoted to each other for twelve years until death did them part.

Chris eventually switched careers from drunk wrangler to puppy instructor. This turned out to be a smooth transition as there is a surprising amount overlap in handling the chaos of an inebriated college student and an overeager golden retriever. He considered this a positive career move because he never once had a dog pull a knife on him.

When Chris and his wife brought home their first puppy, a border collie named Blitz, their lives became richer. Training this new dog together and benefiting from Chris' knowledge led directly to Hannah's own love for training dogs. Their second puppy, a husky named Astrid, joined the family a couple years later.

Chris was diagnosed with Glioblastoma in January, 2022. His timing was impeccable, as his brain surgery was scheduled during a major snow storm, rendering him unable to participate in shoveling. Two years later, his second surgery also had suspicious timing, overlapping another blizzard. Both times, he recovered swiftly enough to enjoy several camping trips with his wife and dogs.

Chris survived multiple surgeries and procedures, and lived years beyond the normal expectancy for this disease. He eventually reached the point where there was no more to be done, and he made the choice to end treatment. Chris died in hospice care on March 11th, 2026. His passing was far less dramatic than his life. As he took his last breath, he was comfortable in the presence of his wife and their two dogs.

Chris is survived by his wife, Hannah Stevens, as well as his mother and sister, Rosemarie and Jennine Stevens.

Donations in Chris' memory may be made to the American Brain Tumor Association. Friends and guests may view his memorial page where you will be able to leave a tribute or message of condolence.