Stephen W. St. Peter

Stephen W. St.Peter passed away on August 5, 2024 at the House of Comfort surrounded by family. Steve stayed close to home on the Presque Isle/Mapleton town line, where he was born on May 1, 1955 to Walter St.Peter, Jr. and Joyce St.Peter. He graduated from Presque Isle High School in 1973, the oldest of six siblings. He embraced the adventure of moving to Oregon with a number of close friends in his twenties, but eventually returned home after a few years to begin farming on the family land. He married Karen (Beal) St.Peter and together had their only child, Erik St.Peter. He built three homes for himself and for his growing family all within a few miles of where he was born. With the final home overlooking the fields he had planted and worked decades earlier and a garden in the backyard that he planted annually with pumpkins and potatoes. He eventually left farming behind to build homes as his profession; where he gained a reputation as being dependable, skilled, and hardworking.
He is lovingly remembered as a dedicated friend, father, and grandfather. In Erik's early years he was his biggest hockey fan, dirt bike mechanic, and unwavering chauffer to all his pursuits, and later became his friend, confidant, and role model. He was never one to get overly excited or worked up but was always there to lend a listening ear or provide quiet guidance. Steve enjoyed the simple pleasures in life like planting a garden, tapping maple trees, a quiet boat ride, or sitting on a deck. He later found joy in sharing those simple pleasures with his grandsons, Eli and Wilson. He was always happiest riding in the woods, fishing, or hunting, especially if those activities were combined with the friends and families that meant so much to him. He was particularly lucky to have a close group of friends that maintained the tradition of annual hunting and fishing trips together for decades. Later in life he found a partner in Nola McLennan that not only could keep up with his favorite activities, but who regularly out-fished him! They unfortunately were not given enough fishing time together with Steve being diagnosed with cancer in 2023. Nola was by his side until his final days, going to camp or fishing whenever his health and spirits allowed and providing care and support on the other days.
He is survived by his son, Erik St.Peter, his wife, Jessica Currier and their son Eli, of Mapleton. By his partner, Nola McLennan of Mapleton, and her family who Steve quickly came to consider a part of his family, Grant and Kristen Clark and their son, Wilson, of Mapleton and Reed and Abby Clark of Mapleton. He is survived by his mother, Joyce St.Peter of Presque Isle, four sisters and their families, Debbie and Kim Archer of Mapleton, Dayle and Billy Footer of Gorham, Duska Boyles of Mapleton, Darcy and Paul Leblanc of Westbrook, and one brother, Stuart St.Peter of North Bend, Washington, and many nieces and nephews. He was survived by special friends, Scott and Rena Carlin, Karl and Theresa Hoffses and their families, Brian Carmichael, Tom Powers, Danny Collins, Keith Doyen, Ross Doyen, Doug Talbot, John Greaves, Mark Barnes, Larry Lake, Jack Ireland, Vince Bernier, Bruce Brown, Neal Chase, Randy Norsworthy, and Wade McCrum, who all provided countless hours of tall tales, laughs, and companionship until his final days. He was predeceased by his father, Walter St.Peter, Jr., brother-in-law Brent Boyles, and sister-in-law, Ethel St.Peter; and special friends, John Desjardins, Robert "Wishie" Wishart, and Dana Packard.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, September 1st from 1:00 – 5:00 P.M. at Presque Isle Snowmobile Club. We encourage all that would like to share a story or remembrance with his friends and family to attend. A small graveside service will be held separately for the family at Castle Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Aroostook House of Comfort, where he received remarkable care and compassion in his final days.