Stephen H. Neary, Jr., 88, of Westport, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2014 at home. He was the husband of Gertrude D. (Spooner) Neary.
Born in Acushnet, son of the late Stephen H. and Alice (Methot) Neary, he had resided in New Bedford before moving to Westport. Prior to his retirement, he worked as the head grounds keeper for the New Bedford School Department-Sargent Field. A veteran of WWII, he served his country in the United States Navy. Mr. Neary was a member of and served as Deacon Ameritus for the First Congregational Church Lunds Corner, New Bedford. He was a member of the American Legion, Post 166 of Fairhaven, the N.R.A. and the New Bedford Rod & Gun Club, where he also volunteered. He enjoyed boating, fishing and quahogging.
Survivors along with his wife include his daughter: Helen E. Levesque and her companion Michael Souza of Fairhaven; as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was the brother of the late Doris Lyons.
Graveside service to which relatives and friends are invited will be on Monday, August 18, 2014 at Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport, at 11:00 A.M.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the First Congregational Church Lunds Corner-Memorial Fund, 2195 Acushnet Ave., New Bedford, MA 02745 or to Southcoast VNA, 200 Mill Rd., Fairhaven, MA 02719.