Steven Lee Cole
1954-2018
CHINA — Steven Lee Cole, 64, passed away Sept. 8, 2018, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born Aug. 18, 1954 in Albion, the son of Roger Sherman Sr. and Louise Lee (Barker) Cole.
He attended schools in Albion and on April 18, 1972, he married Susan Cole. They were married 37 years and had eight children. They had always remained close friends.
He was employed for many years at Ace Tire, Dan’s Auto Parts, was a self-employed mechanic and did wood working with his son. Steve was a member of the United Bikers of Maine and belonged to a bowling league. He enjoyed auto racing, drag racing, automotive mechanics, building motors with his sons, riding his motorcycle and snowmobiling with family and friends, fishing, and loved spending time with his family.
Steve was predeceased by his son Steven Cole Jr. and is survived by five sons, Seth Cole and wife Sarah of Pittsfield, Shane Cole and wife Paula of Winslow, Saul Cole and wife Ashley of Waterville, Scott Cole and wife Tysha of Albion, Stuart Cole and wife Valerie of China; two daughters, Shelley Marcoux and husband Lee of Sidney, Sonya Cole and fiance Dan Parsons of Winslow, Susan Cole of Shawmut; two brothers, Roger Cole Jr. And wife Patricia of Canaan, Timothy Cole and wife Stacey of Virginia; four sisters, Natalie Labbe and husband Steve of Shawmut, Sally Funk and husband James of Connecticut, Marlena Funk and family of Pittsfield, Martha Rowe and family of Newport; 20 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.
A celebration of life will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, at 4 Stanley Hill Road, China. Refreshments will be potluck. Interment will be at a later date at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may make donations in Steve’s memory to the Vesper Hill Children’s Chapel, PO Box 263, Rockport, ME (207-236-6139).
Arrangements under the direction and care of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan.
