Steven Skellett Obituary

Steven Skellett PLYMOUTH age 54, died on September 2, 2008 at home in Plymouth. He was the son of Ethel V. (McWhirk) Skellett of Plymouth and the late Edmund R. Skellett. Steven was born in Quincy, MA on June 27, 1954. He was educated in Weymouth and had served in the U.S. Army following his high school education. He had worked as a painter for most of his life. Steven enjoyed fishing and boating, and had served in the Coast Guard Reserves. He rebuilt motorcycles as a part-time hobby. Steven was a friend of Bill W. and is survived by his loving mother, Ethel V. (McWhirk) Skellett of Plymouth, his beloved companion and special friend Christine Bailey of Braintree, his brother Richard E. Skellett and his wife Paula of Plymouth, his sister Dorothy J. Williamson and her husband Alan of Plymouth. He was the beloved uncle of Michael Forgione of Plymouth, Kevin Forgione of Las Vegas, NV, Scott Williamson of Lowell, Christopher Williamson of Quincy, Brian Skellett of Brooklyn, CT, and Gregory Skellett of Plymouth. He was predeceased by his brother Edmund R. Skellett, Jr. and nephew Richard E. Skellett, Jr. The funeral will take place on Monday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Cartmell Funeral Home, 150 Court St., Plymouth. Friends may call at the Cartmell Funeral Home on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. Interment will be in the Old North Cemetery, N. Weymouth, MA. Donations in his memory may be made to the Jordan Hospital Cancer Center, 275 Sandwich St., Plymouth,MA 02360 For memorial guestbook and directions see www.cartmellfuneral.com

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Sep. 5, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Steven Skellett

14 Entries

Debra Hayes

October 3, 2008

Dear Steven, I will never forget the summers down at your house, when I think about my child hood I think about all the wonderful times we had together! rest in peace my cousin, rest in peace!

tim burke, and the burke family

September 13, 2008

my condolences to the skellett family....steve, you were always a great friend to all of our family growing up on bluff rd, sorry i didnt get to see you much these last few yrs, you will be missed, and the good times will always be remembered....rest in peace steve ol' pal

September 8, 2008

Sincere sympathies to the Skellett Family from Weymouth North High School Class of '73

Meredith Fenech

September 8, 2008

Dear Aunt Ethel
I send my deepest sympathy and love to you and your family during this sad time of loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love, Meredith Fenech

Judi & Alex Vigeant

September 7, 2008

Dear Auntie Ethyl and family, We are so sorry to here of Steve's passing. He was a wonderful guy and will be sadly missed. Our love to all..Judi & Alex Vigeant. PS...Auntie thanks for taking care of me when I was little...Love Alex

Marjorie (Hunt) Giannone

September 7, 2008

Growing up in North Weymouth I have just about always known Steve. We went to Johnson School together and on to Bicknell where he also became friends with my husband Nick. He was always kind and fun to be around. In later years we saw a lot of him while we kept out boats down Landfall Marina where he kept us all amused with his sense of humor and just by being our friend. He will be missed. We are very sad to hear of his passing. We were blessed to have known him.

Mike Casey

September 6, 2008

Mr. Skellett,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army and USCGR during the Cold War. Millions of Americans slept safe at night because you and your fellow servicemen stood ready to defend our Country. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

The Mulligan Family

September 6, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

(Jimmy)James Hatch Jr.

September 5, 2008

The loss of someone so close is so difficult to bear. Pam and myself share your grief.Steve was always there for us and had a nice greeting when we came over to visit him.
He will definitely be missed by us.
We will be there for him on his day.
take care , Jimmy and Pam.

Kathy Pellegrini

September 5, 2008

Dear Aunt Ethel and Family,
I want to express my deepest sympathy and love to you at this difficult and painful time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love Kathy

CINDY WHITE--(MCCUE)

September 5, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of Steven's passing I used to hang with him and Billy Winslow and Tony Contrino a long time ago when he used to work at the Shell station on Bridge Street he was always so much fun to be around...he will be missed by all who came in contact with him.

Joan Wood

September 5, 2008

Dear Aunt Ethel and family,

My deepest love and sympathy to all of you. I love you all so much and I am so sorry to hear the sad news about Steven.

I remember him as a little boy sitting on the beach, with his beautiful blond hair, picking the sand out between his toes. Always remember he is just a heartbeat away. God bless and keep all of you.

With love, Joannie .

Marines DeWitt

September 5, 2008

Dear Aunt Ethel, Richy and Dottie, I am so sorry to hear about Steven, I will always remember him as a gentle person and how he loved boats and the ocean and of course his family. I am sure he will be missed by all and everyone who came in contact with him. God bless you all in this time of need.
Sincerely,
Butch

Joan & Family Wood

September 5, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, ""I welcome you.""

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......""My day was not in vain.""
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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