Stephen Paul Marshall

Eliot- Stephen Paul Marshall passed away August 20, 2025 up to their family's camp on Moxie Pond (West Forks, ME), his favorite place, after a brief battle with cancer.

Stephen was born in Portsmouth, NH to Mary (Betty) E. Jewett Marshall Fecteau and Philip S. Marshall Jr. on March 2, 1960.

Stephen grew up on his family's farm in Eliot where he enjoyed an adventurous childhood, even mischievous at times. He was known to carry a wooden stool to get on a horse at a young age or show up with a bucket of snakes. He always had a love of nature, camp, and the farm. Showing and riding horses, fishing, boating, building forts and treasure hunting with his brothers and sisters, and later with his own children. He loved his walks in nature, time for prayer, and creative storytelling. He was known for fixing anything put in front of him, remaining humble, hardworking, a reliable sibling and go to friend. Carrying all these passions throughout life with his childlike appreciation for the world.

Losing his father in 1974, Stephen grew into a strong, faith-filled, caring young man while helping to maintain the family farm.

Graduating Marshwood Highschool Eliot, ME in 1978 Stephen would remain on the family property, later building his house and raising a family, horses, and cattle of his own.

Following Highschool in 1979, he started a lifelong career as a pressman for The Portsmouth Herald Portsmouth, NH where he worked 18 years, moving up to run the pressroom before transitioning to Fosters Daily Democrat Dover, NH where he would remain 20 years before retiring. After retiring from Fosters he took a job with York Housing Authority where he worked 4 years helping to maintain properties and fixing anything they threw his way.

Survived by his loving wife Deborah J. Marshall the couple married in 1981 and had 44 adventurous years together. Raising five children in their starter home and later a house Steve built. Designed with inspiration from a carpentry book gifted by a close friend along with the help of his brother and family. Stephen built great memories and foundations with their children: daughter Amanda Tuttle of Eliot, ME; son-in-law Adam Tuttle of Hampton, NH; son Philip Marshall and daughter-in-law Elizabeth (Beth) Marshall of Berwick, ME; son Peter Marshall and daughter-in-law Andrea Marshall of Berwick, ME; daughter Catrina Swasey and son-in-law Nathaniel (Nate) Swasey of Brentwood, NH; daughter Clara Mooers of Eliot, ME and partner Ben Gilbert of Portsmouth, NH; son-in-law Brian Mooers of North Berwick, ME and their eight grandchildren Hannah and Chase Tuttle, Orson, Angelina and Edmund Marshall, Natalie Swasey, Ivy and Oliver Mooers. Siblings John and Randi Marshall of Eliot, ME; Marylin Mullins of Eliot, ME; David and Mary Marshall of York, ME; Janice Marshall of Eliot, ME and stepsisters Liz Woodward and Carol Cooper as well as many loved nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by Father Philip S Marshall Jr. and Mother Mary (Betty) Jewett Marshall Fecteau. Many loved grandparents, aunts, and uncles.

During his final months Stephen was able to spend time with family and friends building cherished memories we will carry on with us. Dad enjoyed life and loved Jesus. He instilled this love and faith through his unwavering generosity, strength, support, and courage. Your laughter fills our hearts.

Celebration of life will be held at Eliot Baptist Church 912 Dow Hwy Rte 236 Eliot, ME 03903 on Friday September 5, 2025 at 11:00 am with light lunch to follow.