Stephen Wright Ware

Stephen Wright Ware obituary

Stephen Wright Ware

Stephen Ware Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Berube & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. - Salem on Jan. 2, 2026.
Stephen Wright Ware, passed away December 31, 2025 after a lengthy illness. He leaves his mother, Amy Lockerbie Smith, his brother. Brian L. Ware and his sister-in-law Rebecca Ware. His sister Sharon Ware Kellum, pre-deceased him by several years.

Steve loved Marblehead and spent a good part of his working life in Abbot Hall. He was a lover of music and photography.

There will be a private memorial service at a later date. If you would care to make donations in Steve's memory, please do so to The Salvation Army (www.salvationarmyusa.org) or The Wounded Warrior Project (www.woundedwarriorproject.org)

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Berube & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. - Salem

191 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970

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