SAINT JOHN, New Brunswick – The death of Stephen Albans occurred unexpectedly on Sept. 19, 2004, at his home in Saint John. He was the son of the late Constantine Albans and Elizabeth Albans of Baltimore, Md. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his sisters, Mary Rand and her husband, Brian, of Falmouth, Kathy Coston and her husband Paul Leblanc, of Boston, Mass., Cecilia Albans of Virginia and Laura Albans and her husband, Mark Anderson, of Baltimore. He will be greatly missed by his nieces and nephews, Nathan, Alexandra, Shane, Alethea, Malina, Stephen and Alister. Born in Baltimore, Steve grew up in Bangor. After graduating from St. Francis Xavier University, Steve enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. During his career as a Marine, Steve served in South Korea, the Philippines, Okinawa and Hawaii and served in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. After being honorably discharged from the Marine Corps. with the rank of Corporal, Steve completed a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Maine and entered into his second career as a child protection worker with the Department of Family and Community Services in Saint John, Charlotte County, and Grand Manan. Steve was well versed in history and philosophy, and enjoyed many pursuits including sailing, rugby and travel. Steve’s commitment to his personal values and his belief in the importance of his work, both as a Marine and as a social worker were always an example to his friends and family. Larger than life, Steve touched everyone around him in a special way. He will be missed. Resting from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, at the A.W. Cavanagh Funeral Home, 91 Leinster St., with visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held noon Thursday, Sept. 23, at Holy Trinity Church followed by cremation. A reception will be held following the Mass at A.W. Cavanagh Funeral Home. www.awcavanagh.com A memorial Mass will also take place at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, in St. Jude’s Chapel, St. John’s Catholic Church, Bangor, followed by internment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Local arrangements by Brookings-Smith, 133 Center St., Bangor.
STEPHEN ANDREW ALBANS
