SPENCER: Stephen B. Cassavant, 65, of Spencer, died Thursday, Aug. 12 at his home with his wife by his side after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
He leaves his wife of 40 years, Marylou N. (Nykiel) Cassavant, his son Jordan S. Cassavant of Spencer and his daughter Julia N. O'Brien and her husband James of Auburn, his grandsons; Emil & Blaise O'Brien. Born in Worcester, he was the son of Andrew and Florence (MacDonald) Cassavant and later graduated from David Prouty High School Class of 1974. He also leaves his brothers; Andrew Cassavant, Jr. and his wife Rose, and John Cassavant, sisters Elaine Potvin and Leona Lacroix all of Spencer, and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his brothers Ernest and Edmond Cassavant and sister-in-law Theresa Cassavant.
From the moment Steve walked into the salon looking for a haircut all those years ago they’ve been together, their love as strong today as it ever was. He was always up for an adventure, the quality that Marylou loved most about him. They loved spending time with their many friends, enjoying countless good times over the years. They truly enjoyed their time together and created a loving and caring home for their children and grandchildren. The most important thing to Steve was spending time with his family. Summer trips to the Cape, camping all over New England, backyard campouts, bon fires, fireworks, hiking, there wasn’t much that Steve did not do to make good times for his family and friends.
Steve worked at CRC Line, Inc. in Spencer and Worcester for over 25 years, but his favorite job was caring for his grandsons several days a week. Emil and Blaise loved spending time with their Papa, exploring in the yard, helping in the garden, baking in the kitchen, riding on the tractor, learning how to skate, or watching the race, they adored their Papa and will miss him terribly.
In addition to working at CRC, Steve was passionate about landscaping, gardening and stonework. He owned and operated New England Recycle Granite with his daughter and also installed stone and tile for many years. Steve would spend hours on the tractor at his property and was always busy with a house project. There was not much that he could not do around the house, and his skills will be dearly missed in that area! Watching the sunset at their gorgeous property in Spencer was a daily ritual that will never be the same, but he’ll be with us every time.
If you did not already know, you would never have guessed that he had cancer as he was never one to complain. He worked straight through too many treatments to count and never used his condition as an excuse for anything. These last 8 months he showed his toughness and love for his family by going through experimental treatment, with the hope that we’d just get a little more time with him. But the time we did have together we will all cherish forever.
Memorial calling hours will be held on Friday, August 20th from 4-7PM. in the J.HENRI MORIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 23 Maple Terr., Spencer. Memorial donations may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, LLS – New England, PO BOX 22471, New York, NY 10087-2471.