Stephen "BEBS" Birkbeck, 61, formerly of Griswold Street, Pawcatuck, died Wednesday, June 13, 2007, at Pendleton after a lengthy illness.
He was born in Providence on July 26, 1945, the son of the late James H. and Laurel (Borden) Birkbeck.
He attended Stonington High School and was a Coast Guard veteran of the Vietnam War.
He had been employed by the Town of Stonington Highway Department.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman.
He is survived by three daughters, Sheila Ann Janeiro, Dawn Birkbeck, and Karen Simmons and her husband Kevin; and one son, Gary Stephen Birkbeck and his wife Kelli, all of Pawcatuck; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by a brother, Daniel Birkbeck and a sister, Janice Lamphere.
Funeral services will be private. There are no calling hours. The Mystic Funeral Home, Route 1, Mystic, is in charge of arrangements.
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Published by The Westerly Sun on Jun. 15, 2007.

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Lisa Birkbeck-Harris

June 24, 2007

I did not personally know Stephen but am a Birkbeck myself with my family originally from the Westerly area. Please accept my sincere condolences to the family on behalf of myself and my family.

Randi Malikowski

June 22, 2007

We will always remember you, Uncle Steve, You will be in our hearts like you always were.Mary, Sheila, Dawn,Karen, and Gary, we will miss him like we miss our father-
just remember the good times and you will make it thru
Love,
Aunt Joyce,DanJr,Randi,Tim,Keith,and Lisa

Rita Bingham

June 16, 2007

My deepest sorrows are with you all right now.Steve has always been special to me.He was like a over grown teddy bear.He never let me walk in a room without flipping me the bird.I'm going to miss him dearly.He was a good brother-in-law and the only one I had for a long time.If you kids need anything let me know.I love you all and miss you bunches.hug and kisses ,Aunt Reet

William Stewart

June 15, 2007

I have known Steve for a long time, we go back to the 70s when we started working together at the Highway Department. He loved the snow, and would have to be called into the garage to go home.

Steve and I were good friends off the job as well. Trips to Vermont, canoing, fishing, and the thing that he loved to do the most.... drive around exploring. He knew of more places than I'll ever know.

He helped me build my house, and we worked side by side for a long time.

I'll miss you Steve, and I hope that you never run out of gas on the trip that you've now started on.

Bill

Karen

June 15, 2007

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

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