Stephen Andrew "Andy" Ballou

Stephen Andrew "Andy" Ballou obituary, Camden, ME

Stephen Andrew "Andy" Ballou

Stephen Ballou Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Long Funeral Home & Cremation Service on Apr. 5, 2024.
CAMDEN..Stephen "Andy" Ballou, 69, died on April2, 2024 at the
Sussman House in Rockport with family members at his side, of complications
from several medical conditions. Born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on August 5,
1954, he was the son of Victor and Stephanie (Goodman) Ballou.
In the early 1980's Andy moved to Camden where he worked as a yacht rigger.
After several years, he went to work in a local a tile shop, then moved on to the
family business Ballou & Associates as a bookkeeper until his retirement two
years ago.
Andy loved sailing, skiing, fishing and spending time with his large family.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the staff at Pen Bay Medical Center,
Maine Medical Center, the Sussman House, and many EMT's for the great care he
received.
Surviving is his wife, Tammy Swasey-Ballou; son Taylor Ballou, and his wife Tasha;
stepsons, Ben Gustafson and his wife, Mona; Todd Gustafson and his wife,
Meghan; Nicholas Heald and his wife, Tracey; stepdaughter, Misti Edwards and
her husband, Jay; grandchildren, Jacob, Sawyer, Kalli, Mara; step-grandchildren,
Rodney, Ciera, Kassidy, Julieanna, Levi, Sydney, Elayne, Owen, Allyssa, Montanna,
Nicky; four great-grandchildren, Annabell, Myra, Lilith and McKenna; two dogs,
Cody and Murphy; and extended family members.
Calling hours will be held from 1-3PM, Saturday, April 20, 2024 at the Long
Funeral Home, 9 Mountain Street, Camden. Condolences may be shared with the
family at www.longfuneralhomecamden.com. Memorial gifts in his memory may
be made to PAWS, P.O. Box 707, Rockport, ME 04856.

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