Irvin M. Stephenson

WILLIAMSTOWN – Irvin M. “Steve” Stephenson, 90, a longtime resident, passed away peacefully at Woodridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Home in Berlin on October 29, 2017.

He was born in Boston, MA on August 17, 1927, to the late Sanford Stephenson and Mary (MacKinnon) Stephenson. Steve graduated from Williamstown High School in 1944, and enlisted in the Navy on November 1, 1945.

On May 15, 1948, Steve married the former Priscilla “Sil” Seaver in Williamstown.

For over 30 years, Steve was an active member of the Williamstown Fire Department and rose to the rank of Fire Chief a position he held for many years. He also held positions as Williamstown Police Chief and Orange County Sheriff. Steve was a lifetime member of the Masons and Shriners and a member of the American Legion of Barre.

Steve and Sil spent many happy years and miles on the road; on their Harley Davidson with daughter Linda and son Bob riding in the sidecar, in his restored 1932 Plymouth Convertible with daughter Dawn “Toot” in the rumble seat, and traveling across country in their motor home.

Steve is survived by his son, Robert and his wife, Dianne Stephenson of Williamstown; a daughter, Dawn Brux of Wisconsin; his grandchildren Terry and his wife, Stephanie Winters of Williamstown; Jaime and her husband, John Stevenson of Tennessee; Stephanie Grant of Virginia and Matt, Mandy and Dustin Brux of Wisconsin; his great-grandchildren, Ryan Darnell of Williamstown and Katlyn Stevenson of Tennessee; his sisters, Irene Hayes of Barre and Sally and her husband, Jim Elmlinger of California, and several nieces and nephews, including niece Sharon Cook whom he had a special relationship with.

Steve was predeceased by his wife, Priscilla Stephenson in 2004; his daughter, Linda Winters in 2002; and sister, Louise Fitzgerald.

A graveside service will be held at the convenience of his family. Friends and family are invited to a celebration of Steve’s life, which will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2017, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at his grandson’s home 362 Pleasant Street, Williamstown.

A special thanks to the staff at Woodridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Home for taking care of Steve.