ROCKLAND – Stephen Joseph Waite, 67, passed away at his home in Rockland on Monday, Jan. 9, 2017.
Born in Farmington on Jan. 12, 1950, he was the son of Joseph Norbert and Glynnese Eve (Farrington) Waite. He attended local Farmington schools and graduated from Farmington High School in 1968. After graduating he enlisted in the Navy in 1968 and served a tour of duty on the USS John F. Kennedy.
He had many jobs throughout his life. He was a cook at the Farmington Diner, the Fox and Hound Restaurant in Jay, and the Wayfarer East in Rockland among other area restaurants. Stephen worked at Marine Colloids and the International Paper Mill in Jay and was also a guard at the Maine State Prison before his retirement. Stephen was also a member of the Rockland Elks Club and the American Legion.
Jessica, his daughter, was the light of his life along with his grandchildren. He also had a great love for sports especially the Red Sox and the Patriots.
Stephen is survived by his daughter, Jessica Ruth Bartholomew, her husband Christopher and their children Afton and Colton of Downingtown, Penn.; two sisters: Sandy Waite and her husband Ric Haskell of Mesa, Arizona and Farmington, and Brenda Landry and her husband Scott of Farmington; several nieces and nephews: Casey, Renee, Seth, Brooks and their families.
Stephen was predeceased by his parents Glynnese and Joseph Waite.
A graveside service will be held on May 12, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Fairview Cemetery in Farmington. Donations may be made in Stephen’s memory to the Rockland American Legion, PO Box 582, Rockland, ME 04841.
Arrangements under the care of Adams-McFarlane Funeral & Cremation Services, 108 Court St., Farmington. Condolences may be sent for the family at www.adamsmcfarlane.com.
My sincerest condolences to Sandy, Brenda, and Steve’s remaining family. I have very fond memories of Steve,when we were in school and around Morton Motors.
Dick Morton
Sorry to learn of this. Condolences to Sandy and Brenda and their families.
Sympathy to Steve’s family. He was a friend of my children and quite a young man. Many memories.
Condolences to both Sandy and Brenda and family members. God Bless Steve he will surely leave a big void in a lot of lives!
So sorry for your loss Sandyriverrealty.com and Brenda.
I was very sorry to read about Steve’s death. We were good friends in high school, and, although I hadn’t seen him in years, I have many good memories of him. Gone too soon. Rest In Peace, old friend.
My sincere condolences to Steve’s family. I worked with him at the Farmington Diner and the Fox and Hound, he was a joy to work with, always happy, humming a tune, R.I.P. old friend..
My sincere condolences to Sandy and family, I remember Steve well from attending Farmington High School , he will be sorely messed !!
Sorry to hear this.. I have known Steve for a very long time.. my condolences to you all.. especially.to Brenda and Sandy.. So sad taken way to young… Rest in peace Steve..
Condolences to Sandy, Brenda and family. Remembering Stephen from so many years ago when I was working at WKTJ and spending lots of time at the Shiretown
Restaurant and Farmington Diner…
Gone too soon. My condolences to Sandy, Brenda and families.
Steve was a good man, many happy memories of working with him at MSP.
Sandy, Brenda and families,
I am so sorry to hear about Steve’s death. Gone way to soon.
Sorry to hear of Steven’s passing. He was a great guy. My dad thought a lot of him also.
So sad to hear of Steve’s passing..rest in peace my friend. .