Peacefully on June 15, 2012 at 62 years of age. Beloved husband of 40 years to Linda. Cherished father to Melanie LaBute, Wendy and Joel Samuel and Sean Smale. Loving grandpa to Matthew, Nathan and Allysyn. Dear best friend of more than 50 years to Claudio Ceschin. Stephen was retired from Windsor Regional Hospital Western Campus after 30 years of service. In lieu of flowers donations to the Muscular Dystrophy Association would be appreciated by the family. Visiting Tuesday 3-5 and 7-9pm. Funeral Service Wednesday 11:30am at Families First 3260 Dougall Ave. South Windsor, 519-969-5841. Cremation to follow.