KENDUSKEAG, ME -- Stephen J. Velgouse, 60, died July 27, 2004 at a Bangor hospital from complications of Lung Cancer. He was born January 20, 1944, in Norwich, CT, the son of Steve and Elsie Julia (Fox) Velgouse.
Stephen grew up in Oakdale, CT and graduated from Norwich Free Academy in 1962, where he was a member of the Future Farmers of America (FFA). He served his country in the US Army and was mostly stationed in Germany. In 1968 he married Barbara Tylenda, and together they began dairy farming in Torrington, Connecticut. In 1972 Stephen and Barbara moved to Kenduskeag where they realized Stephen's goal of owning and operating a dairy farm, and where they raised three children. His interests and hobbies included cars and racing, fishing, mechanics, and being with his family. Stephen was a quiet, unassuming man with a great sense of humor. He will be missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 36 years Barbara (Tylenda) Velgouse; a son David Velgouse and wife Melenie, of Kenduskeag; two daughters Wendy Vahlsing and husband Matt, of Marlbough, CT, Erika Velgouse, of Oakdale, CT; three grandchildren, Ethan, Evan, Liam; four sisters, Christine Cosentino and husband Tony, Carol Brophy and husband John, all of Preston, CT. Linda Velgouse of Washington, DC, Bonnie Yackovetsky and husband Patrick, of East Haddam, CT; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends are invited to visit with the family 1-3 and 6-8 p.m., Friday, July 30, at Brookings-Smith, 133 Center Street, Bangor, where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, July 31, with Rev. Robert T. Carlson, Chaplain of Husson College, officiating. Interment will be at Kenduskeag Village Cemetery, Kenduskeag. In lieu of flowers, gifts in Stephen's memory may be sent to Shriners Hospitals for Children, C/O Anah Shrine Center, P.O. Box 735, Bangor, ME 04402-0735; or to a charity of one's choice.
Originally published: Norwich Bulletin Thursday, July 29, 2004
Stephen grew up in Oakdale, CT and graduated from Norwich Free Academy in 1962, where he was a member of the Future Farmers of America (FFA). He served his country in the US Army and was mostly stationed in Germany. In 1968 he married Barbara Tylenda, and together they began dairy farming in Torrington, Connecticut. In 1972 Stephen and Barbara moved to Kenduskeag where they realized Stephen's goal of owning and operating a dairy farm, and where they raised three children. His interests and hobbies included cars and racing, fishing, mechanics, and being with his family. Stephen was a quiet, unassuming man with a great sense of humor. He will be missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 36 years Barbara (Tylenda) Velgouse; a son David Velgouse and wife Melenie, of Kenduskeag; two daughters Wendy Vahlsing and husband Matt, of Marlbough, CT, Erika Velgouse, of Oakdale, CT; three grandchildren, Ethan, Evan, Liam; four sisters, Christine Cosentino and husband Tony, Carol Brophy and husband John, all of Preston, CT. Linda Velgouse of Washington, DC, Bonnie Yackovetsky and husband Patrick, of East Haddam, CT; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends are invited to visit with the family 1-3 and 6-8 p.m., Friday, July 30, at Brookings-Smith, 133 Center Street, Bangor, where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, July 31, with Rev. Robert T. Carlson, Chaplain of Husson College, officiating. Interment will be at Kenduskeag Village Cemetery, Kenduskeag. In lieu of flowers, gifts in Stephen's memory may be sent to Shriners Hospitals for Children, C/O Anah Shrine Center, P.O. Box 735, Bangor, ME 04402-0735; or to a charity of one's choice.
Originally published: Norwich Bulletin Thursday, July 29, 2004
KENDUSKEAG, ME -- Stephen J. Velgouse, 60, died July 27, 2004 at a Bangor hospital from complications of Lung Cancer. He was born January 20, 1944, in Norwich, CT, the son of Steve and Elsie Julia (Fox) Velgouse.
Stephen grew up in Oakdale, CT and graduated from Norwich Free Academy in 1962, where he was a member of the Future Farmers of America (FFA). He served his country in the US Army and was mostly stationed in Germany. In 1968 he married Barbara Tylenda, and together they began dairy farming in Torrington, Connecticut. In 1972 Stephen and Barbara moved to Kenduskeag where they realized Stephen's goal of owning and operating a dairy farm, and where they raised three children. His interests and hobbies included cars and racing, fishing, mechanics, and being with his family. Stephen was a quiet, unassuming man with a great sense of humor. He will be missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 36 years Barbara (Tylenda) Velgouse; a son David Velgouse and wife Melenie, of Kenduskeag; two daughters Wendy Vahlsing and husband Matt, of Marlbough, CT, Erika Velgouse, of Oakdale, CT; three grandchildren, Ethan, Evan, Liam; four sisters, Christine Cosentino and husband Tony, Carol Brophy and husband John, all of Preston, CT. Linda Velgouse of Washington, DC, Bonnie Yackovetsky and husband Patrick, of East Haddam, CT; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends are invited to visit with the family 1-3 and 6-8 p.m., Friday, July 30, at Brookings-Smith, 133 Center Street, Bangor, where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, July 31, with Rev. Robert T. Carlson, Chaplain of Husson College, officiating. Interment will be at Kenduskeag Village Cemetery, Kenduskeag. In lieu of flowers, gifts in Stephen's memory may be sent to Shriners Hospitals for Children, C/O Anah Shrine Center, P.O. Box 735, Bangor, ME 04402-0735; or to a charity of one's choice.
Originally published: Norwich Bulletin Thursday, July 29, 2004
Stephen grew up in Oakdale, CT and graduated from Norwich Free Academy in 1962, where he was a member of the Future Farmers of America (FFA). He served his country in the US Army and was mostly stationed in Germany. In 1968 he married Barbara Tylenda, and together they began dairy farming in Torrington, Connecticut. In 1972 Stephen and Barbara moved to Kenduskeag where they realized Stephen's goal of owning and operating a dairy farm, and where they raised three children. His interests and hobbies included cars and racing, fishing, mechanics, and being with his family. Stephen was a quiet, unassuming man with a great sense of humor. He will be missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 36 years Barbara (Tylenda) Velgouse; a son David Velgouse and wife Melenie, of Kenduskeag; two daughters Wendy Vahlsing and husband Matt, of Marlbough, CT, Erika Velgouse, of Oakdale, CT; three grandchildren, Ethan, Evan, Liam; four sisters, Christine Cosentino and husband Tony, Carol Brophy and husband John, all of Preston, CT. Linda Velgouse of Washington, DC, Bonnie Yackovetsky and husband Patrick, of East Haddam, CT; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends are invited to visit with the family 1-3 and 6-8 p.m., Friday, July 30, at Brookings-Smith, 133 Center Street, Bangor, where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, July 31, with Rev. Robert T. Carlson, Chaplain of Husson College, officiating. Interment will be at Kenduskeag Village Cemetery, Kenduskeag. In lieu of flowers, gifts in Stephen's memory may be sent to Shriners Hospitals for Children, C/O Anah Shrine Center, P.O. Box 735, Bangor, ME 04402-0735; or to a charity of one's choice.
Originally published: Norwich Bulletin Thursday, July 29, 2004
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