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Stephen R. Spike Erving, 21 years, of Stoughton, formerly of Brockton, died Tuesday, March 16, 2010. Born in Stoughton, Stephen was raised in Brockton. He was a beloved son of Stephen Erving and Linda and Joseph Berolini. Stephen loved hockey and was a former Brockton Boxer hockey player, winning numerous gold medals in Lake Placid over his hockey career. He will most be remembered for always being there for his friends and family. Stephen was the loving father of Nathan, Zachary and Stephen Jr.; beloved brother of Julie Erving, Jason and Jennifer Phair; loving uncle of Jordan and Liam; beloved grandson of Nancy and Richard Bettencourt, Cindy and James Conway and David Erving; nephew of Caroline and Jeff Erving, Cathy and Eric Erving, Steven and Jayne Bettencourt and Shawn and Jackie MacDonald. He also leaves many loving friends including Farrah Benoit, Ashley Alden and Danny Gibbons; as well as many wonderful cousins. Funeral service in the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont St. (Rte. 123), Brockton, Monday at 10 a.m. Burial in Melrose Cemetery. Visiting hours Sunday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Stephens name may be made to Teen Challenge, 1315 Main St., Brockton, MA 02301, or Childrens Hospital, 300 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02115. For condolences and directions, www.conleyfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Enterprise on Mar. 20, 2010.

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Jessica Scimone

April 13, 2010

Stephen, I love you so much. You were so much more than just a friend to me, you were like one of my brothers and one of my few close friends. I love you with all my heart. Your voice is forever echoing in my head with everything I do. I'll never forget you, your face, you voice, all the memories we've managed to make over the years!! I hope you're resting in paradise. I wish I could've been there for you Stephen. You will forever be in my heart<3 I love you Rest in Peace<3

Jessica Long

April 6, 2010

You will always be in our hearts. We missssss you!!! xox I have so many memories of you when we were younger. We could always relate to eachother and you were always there for me when i needed you. You were a great friend and ill never forget what youve done for me !!!! i know your up there watching over me !!

Brian Tracey

April 2, 2010

To Linda and Steve, and all family, and friends. My Deepest sympathies to all.

Ryan Cummings

March 22, 2010

We were the first kids in Brockton to ever win a gold medal plus we got on TV, I'll never forget the wonderful memories we have shared. I love you forever and know you will always be with me, and I'm going to make sure Nathan gets a gold medal too, he'll be dangling by this time next year. You were one in a million...Rest easy my man.

Ryan Cummings

March 22, 2010

We were the first kids in Brockton to ever win a gold medal plus we got on TV, I'll never forget the wonderful memories we have shared. I love you forever and know you will always be with me, and I'm going to make sure Nathan gets a gold medal too, he'll be dangling by this time next year. You we're one in a million...Rest easy my man.

Jack.Anne Foley

March 22, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to your family,never met you,but your dad always spoke about you.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of need.

Marie A

March 22, 2010

u will never be forgotten stephen.. we lov u.. we was part of the familly man,,<3

Doug & Sally Burgeson

March 22, 2010

We haven't seen Stevie for years, but we'll always remember him as a young boy, with that sweet little smile, delivering papers to our house. Our hearts are with you now. Please accept our sincere sympathy.

SONIA JORGE

March 22, 2010

REST.IN.PARADISE. STEPHEN A.K.A SPIKE....MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOOH & THE WHOLE FAMILY ....IT FEELS LIKE JUST YESTERDAY YOOH WERE RYTE NEXT TO GIVING ME A HUG & TELLING ME TO "STAY UP HUN" OH MAN OH MAN I WISH I COULD HEAR YOUR VOICE ONCE MORE ....I LOVE YOU SO MUCH & MISS YOOH YOOH WILL ALWAYS BE IN EVERYONES HEARTS WHEA EVER WE GO....SEE YOOH IN THEE CROSS ROADS ...

Ashley Thomas

March 21, 2010

Stephen, Its been years since ive last seen you. But you were an amazing kid. Always there to help anyone out. To Danny my heart goes out to you hun. To his family so sorry for your lost. We have now gained an angel to watch above us..

Nikhole Gillespie

March 21, 2010

i'll always remember you ='(
watch over us and save me a spot up there.
<3 nikhole

Sarah DeGroat

March 21, 2010

To my cousin Stevie, you are going to be greatly missed but never forgotten. I will never forget all the great memories we share of growing up together and going fishing down the pond! We are going to miss you so much but you will always have a special place in my heart. 21 is too young!!

Chares Rich

March 20, 2010

I unfortunatelly have not had the chance to get to know Stephen, but he was a very good friend of someone that I care very much for. He had made a great impact in her life. Some might say that this is strange of me, but for that, I do respect and appreciate him. The fact that she holds a special place in her heart for him. He will be missed by many that know him, and by many that didn't have the chance to get to know him.

Craig McD

March 20, 2010

Have you ever thought, ‘If I come back how will God receive me?’ Some people think He wouldn’t care one way or the other…But that’s not how Jesus described His Father…those feet pounding the pavement are God’s feet running towards you. He’s been scanning the horizon for a glimpse of you…and now that He sees you He’s in a full run. ‘While he was still a long way off, his father…ran and embraced him.’ God put that in [the Bible] so every runner will know what to expect when they reverse course.” Steve, the last time we talked, I was extremely happy to know that you reversed your course. I'll see you in heaven------craig

Mallory Mathena

March 20, 2010

Although I have not seen Stephen in years I have thought about him and your family often. He was one of my best friends when I lived in Brockton. We went to elementary school together and i was in girl scouts with his sister and his mother. Linda and Julie, Stephen loved you two so much and he will always be with you. I send you my sympathy through this tragic time and hope that you can find some peace in knowing that stephen was a wonderful person and he will live in our hearts and minds forever.
love Mallory

amanda carlson

March 20, 2010

spike was a great friend he will be greatly missed and always be in my heart...

Michelle (Genereux) Duprey

March 20, 2010

Linda,

I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. A child should not go before a parent. May he rest in peace.

He will live forever in your heart and memories.

Ashley Silva

March 20, 2010

Stephen was probably one of the most interesting people I've ever met. He was different, caring but yet always aware of things that were going on around him. I never thought this would happen to someone with so much heart. Stephen always went above and beyond to help me with anything. We had our little fights but always got past it. There was just something about him to where I could never stay mad at him. Im going to miss you Stephen with all my heart. I will think about you everyday for the rest of my life and i can promise you that. It's hard to forget about someone who was so awesome and loving. You will always have a place in my heart. I wish all his family and friends the best in these tough times. Julie, I'm always here for you babez if you ever need to talk. Stephen I know you can see this somewhere so just wanted to say im gonna miss u buddy and will always love u kiddo.
-Ashley S.

Josepd Diliddo

March 20, 2010

R.I.P SPIKE WE HADE SOME GOOD MEMORIES SHRPPARD ST 3 FL NEVER FORGOTEN

Patricia Sergio

March 20, 2010

Steve & Family, Our sincere sympathy to you and your family. We haven't seen you in awhile but we remember how you talked about your "hockey playing son" with great pride. Your wonderful memories will help you through this difficult time. Your boy will live forever in your hearts. With sincere sympathy, The Sergio Family

Andrew Breer

March 20, 2010

Spike will always be missed by all of us, no one could replace him.

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