Steven E. "Steve" Bylund

Steven E. "Steve" Bylund, of Auburn, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025, after a nearly two-year battle with a rare melanoma that started with what appeared to be a blister on the bottom of his foot.
He leaves his beloved wife and best friend, Mary, with whom he shared over 43 years of marriage; his sons Anders and his wife, Meghan, and Rick and his wife, Marie, along with granddaughters Maeve and Ellie, all of Framingham; he also leaves his sister Debbie Fegreus and her husband Bill of Auburn; brothers-in-law Dick Lamby and Anita of Salem, and Christy Lamby and Mary Ellen of Worcester, nephews Scott Swenson and Claire of Auburn, Paul Swenson and Tracey of Webster, nieces Lisa Lamby and Larry of Salem, Hannah and Hailey Swenson of Auburn, and many cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Eric and Joyce, his in-laws Richard and Stasia Lamby, and a niece, Jennifer Lamby.
Steve was born in Worcester and lived all his life in Auburn. He was a graduate of Auburn High, where he was a member of the football and hockey teams, and Assumption College, where he was a member of the hockey team. He received his MBA from Nichols College.
Steve had a 35-year career, including 30 years with Mackinac Savings Bank, as a residential mortgage officer, where he had the privilege to meet and work with thousands of people. He enjoyed playing golf and hockey, and also coached his sons in youth hockey with Midstate Hockey and the Worcester Crusaders. He played hockey for over 35 years in the Worcester Senior Men's Hockey League, joined by his sons in recent years. He continued to play with the Rusty Blades of Worcester up until this spring.
He most enjoyed spending time with Mary and his family and friends. He loved cruising around in his pontoon boats listening to country music on Dark Brook Reservoir and Webster Lake, joined by his extended family at the Makara camp. He was a lifelong fan of the Bruins and Patriots, and enjoyed watching games with family and friends. He particularly loved spending time with his beautiful granddaughters. Although way too short, Steve had a very loving and fulfilled life.
Our family would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Hodi and the care team at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
In lieu of flowers, gifts can be made in memory of Steven Bylund to Auburn Youth and Family Services (www.ayfs.org/donate), or to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to support cancer research and patient care: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284
(www.dana-farber.org/gift).
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with the Bylund family between 10 AM – 12:30 PM on Tuesday July 15, 2025 at the BRITTON-WALLACE FUNERAL HOME, 91 Central St., Auburn, with a Celebration of Life to follow.