Stephen G. Stoddard Sr. of Winthrop passed away on June 2, 2022. He was 79 years old. Stephen was the beloved husband of Jean E. (Soper) Stoddard. Born in Portland, ME, he was the cherished son of the late Raymond and Arlene (Brayson) Stoddard.
Prior to his retirement, Stephen was employed as a welder. Stephen was the former chairman of the First Church of Winthrop, United Methodist Board of Trustees and he was a very active member of the church. He was instrumental in coordinating and helping with the Winthrop Food Bank. Stephen was a leader in the church’s Men’s Group and was a volunteer employee for the Winthrop Dept. of Public Works. Stephen was proud of being one of the co-organizers for Winthrop’s annual National Night Out.
Stephen was the devoted father of Stephen G. Stoddard Jr. and his partner Kelly Gifford of Salem, MA. and Kathleen Allen and her husband Bill of Pittsfield, NH. He was the adored grandfather of Emily, Christian, Matthew, Maria and Mason. Stephen was the dear brother of the late Kenneth A. Stoddard and the former father-in-law of Alicia Sanford of Uxbridge, MA.
Stephen’s funeral will be held at the First Church of Winthrop, United Methodist 217 Winthrop St. Winthrop on June 7, at 10AM. Please go directly to church. Parking available in the funeral home across the street. Interment will be in Winthrop Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held in the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home 210 Winthrop St. Winthrop on Monday, June 6, from 4-8PM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Winthrop Food Bank 222 Bowdoin St. Winthrop, MA 02152 or to the First Church of Winthrop, United Methodist at the address above.