Alan J. Steere

Alan J. Steere

GLOCESTER - It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Alan J. Steere, on the morning of Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at the age of 86.

Alan was born on August 20 1938 in Glocester, Rhode

Island, to John P. and Mary E. (Howard) Steere Jr. He was the devoted husband of the late Nancy A. (Krajewski) Steere.

Alan lived most of his life in Chepachet, RI, where he was a well-known and highly regarded member of the local community. After High School, he served his country in the US Army, during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He moved to Woodstock, CT in 2022 to be closer to his daughter.

Alan was a jack of all trades who held many professions. He was a farmhand, millworker, truck driver, and successful entrepreneur who founded the A.J. Steere Firewood and Logging Company. He valued a hard days work, from sunrise to sunset, and the positive impact one's work can have on the members of their community. He sought to preserve their history, and his family would gather to listen to him speak of the old timers, who produced their own food and electricity. When the workday was over, Alan could be found sharing a story or joke over a cup of coffee with friends. He enjoyed fishing, puzzles, and most of all being with his grandchildren and great-grandson.

Alan was predeceased by his wife Nancy, brothers: John P. Steere III, Richard S. Steere, William A. Steere, and his sister Lydia A. Steere.

Alan is survived by his loving daughter, Jacqueline A. Lefevre, and her husband Leo J. Lefevre Jr. He was a proud grandfather to Brian J. Lefevre, Matthew A. Lefevre, his wife Nicole (Millar) Lefevre, and great-grandfather to Benjamin J. Lefevre. He is also survived by his sister Lois E. Boire.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2025 from 3:00 to 4:30pm, followed by a service with military honors at 4:30pm at the Tucker- Quinn Chapel of Patrick Quinn Funerals and Cremations, 643 Putnam Pike, Greenville, RI, 02828. A reception with refreshments will immediately follow. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the American Heart Association.

Alan will be remembered for his hard work, dedication to his family, and unwavering spirit. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.